Hurricane Milton – Protect your Home’s AC

Hurricane season is here in South Florida, and we are facing back-to-back hurricanes with Helene and Milton. Now more than ever, it is crucial that you take the necessary precautions to ensure your HVAC system is prepared to withstand the storm.

South Florida hurricanes bring about high-speed winds, debris, intense rainfall and flooding. With our hurricane HVAC Preparation Tips below, you can help protect your home’s AC for hurricane season.

What to Do Before the Hurricane

Remove Debris

With strong winds and rain, you will often see tree branches and limbs scattered throughout the yard and road. Clear this nearby debris completely and dispose of it properly avoiding leaving it in piles on your property, as strong winds could easily turn loose debris into hazardous flying objects that could damage your unit.

Secure or Remove Loose Objects

Debris isn’t the only danger outdoors. Any patio furniture, grills, equipment and other items kept outdoors that are not firmly secured to the ground should be moved to a secure location. With potential winds over 100mph, these items can easily find themselves picked up and flung around by the wind.

Surge Protection

With approaching hurricanes, we are sure to see an increase of thunderstorms, potential downed power lines, or power restoration. Once these strike you could see a major power surge, damaging all your electronic devices in your home, such as your HVAC unit. With a surge protector, this will absorb any excess voltage, protecting your unit in the long-run and mitigating expensive repairs post-hurricane. We are currently offering 25% discounts on surge protectors or The Ultimate Protection Package that includes surge protectors for both indoor and outdoor units + time delay for $589.00 (typically $981.00) (Valid until 10/11/24).

Indoor Air Quality

An often-overlooked issue caused by storms is the potential increased humidity and poor air quality in homes. Hurricanes can stir up pollutants and release toxic substances into the air, which can find their way into your house, leading to respiratory problems and other health issues. Consider installing an UV Air Purifying system or Air Cleaner, such as our PREMIERone systems, to protect you and your loved ones.

After the Storm

Once the storm passes, it is important to know that damage can often be hard to see to the untrained eye. It’s best to have your HVAC unit thoroughly inspected by our experienced Kyzar Air Conditioning Technicians. Even if damage isn’t visible, a hard-to-see issue may have lasting impact on your unit even after the hurricane is gone.

What to Look For

If you have any of the following, we highly recommend calling one of our Kyzar Air Conditioning Technicians as it is likely you will have damage to your unit. The things to look out for are unusual noises from your unit, signs of flooding or leaks such as watermarks on or around the unit, or an overall decrease in the performance of your unit.  

Kyzar Air Conditioning knows that hurricane season, especially back-to-back storms, can be extremely stressful. Our certified and trained staff are here to ensure your unit and home are taken care of and comfortable. We are here to help you prepare before a storm and will be here to ensure your unit is functioning after any storm passes. Give us a call today to learn more about the services discussed here and how to prepare for upcoming hurricanes.