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      • 10 Ways To Save Energy When Using Air Conditioning
      • 3 Reasons to Lower Your AC Temperature When You’re Not Home | Dales AC
      • 4 Types of Air Filters and Their Pros and Cons - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 5 Facts You Never Knew About Freon - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 5 Reasons to Hire an HVAC Professional for Repairs - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 5 Signs Your Heat Pump May Need to be Replaced - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 5 Ways Your AC Unit Can be Damaged by Rain - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • HVAC Maintenance Tips - 7 AC Maintenance Tips & Heating Tips
      • A Guide to Preparing Your HVAC System for a Storm - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • Air Duct Cleaning: Is it worth the costs? - Dales Air Conditioning
      • Top 5 Air Conditioning (AC) Maintenance Benefits - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • Your 2015 Summer Air Conditioning Maintenance Checklist - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • The Best Tip for Saving Money & Energy This Summer - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • Why Is Your Central Air Conditioner Leaking Water - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • How AC Service and Repair Firms Can Help During Coronavirus Outbreak? - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • When Should I Do Air Conditioning Maintenance? - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 12 Ways to Stay Cool When the Air Conditioning Breaks - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 13 Reasons to Have Your Home’s Air Ducts Cleaned - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 3 Common Signs Your AC Needs Repair - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 4 Tips to Help Extend the Life of Your AC Unit - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 5 Benefits of Upgrading Your HVAC System - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 5 Reasons Why Your Air Conditioner Breaks Down - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 5 Steps for Tuning Up Your AC Unit Before Summer - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 7 Signs You May Need a New Air Conditioner - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 8 Steps to Take When the Coolant’s Low in Your AC Unit - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 9 Reasons You Should Leave AC Repair to a Professional - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • A Guide to the Need for Regular AC Maintenance - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • How Does an Air Conditioner Work? - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • The Benefits of Electronic Air Cleaners - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 3 Common Causes of a Burning Smell From Your Furnace - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • Check Your Heating System - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • A Guide to Air Filters and When to Change Them - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • Who Else Wants to Lower Air Conditioning Costs? - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • What Goes Wrong When Your Homes Air Filter is Clogged? - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • Problems Caused by Dirty Condenser Coils - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • Benefits of UV Home Air Purification | Dales Air Conditioning & Heating
      • Do You Need to Recharge Your AC System’s Coolant? | Dales AC
      • A Guide to Running Your AC While on Vacation - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • A Guide to Insulating Your Attic - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • A Guide to the Different Types of Insulation - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • A Guide to Cleaning and Maintaining Your AC Unit - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • Common AC Vent Odors & How to Identify Them - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • Top 5 Air Conditioning (AC) Maintenance Benefits - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 5 Steps for Tuning Up Your AC Unit Before Summer - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • Why Closing Air Vents can Do More Harm Than Good - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • Congress Has Retroactively Extended the HVAC Tax Credits for 2013
      • Effects of COVID-19 on HVAC Companies - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
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​5 Ways Your AC Unit Can be Damaged by Rain

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One thing that a lot of homeowners worry about is whether or not their air conditioning unit is going to be affected by the heavy rains that sometimes come during the year. The truth is that there are things that can happen to an AC unit during heavy rain and storms that are worth looking at regularly. Below are five common things that can happen to an AC unit due to rain and storms.

​Components Can Be Damaged by Debris

Even the rain isn’t going to damage the area outside an AC unit, the high winds that often come with rain often will blow foreign objects like tree branches and leaves into your condenser’s fan grille. After a big storm with heavy winds, it’s a good idea to have your technician inspect your unit for any damage to make sure everything is OK.
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Flooding can Ruin Electrical elements

A few inches of rain shouldn’t harm your AC unit, but standing water when you have flooding could affect it. If the floodwaters are under 15 inches, it shouldn’t reach your electrical components and moving parts. But if you experienced more than 15 inches of rain, then you should have someone check your AC unit out to make sure that there was no damage before turning it back on.
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​Rain can Cause Corrosion and AC Rust

The good news is that rain is going to evaporate if you have enough ventilation. A lot of homeowners cover up their AC unit when it’s not hot outside. But this could be a big mistake if the cover doesn’t have the right amount of ventilation. Without ventilation, moisture inside will get trapped. This corrosion is going to expose the unit’s internal components and damage them due to things like rust, corrosion and wire rot.
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​Unwelcome guests

One thing to remember is that it’s not always the high winds or the water that is causing the damage. Sometimes critters will go into your AC unit to seek some shelter. If the unit’s not running while a storm is going on because it’s winter time or because the temperatures have dropped enough that you don’t need it, there’s a good chance that there is some critter that has taken up refuge in your unit. If the unit hasn’t been running for a while, the creature might have taken up residence. The materials that they use for nesting can jam your moving parts, and they might start gnawing on the wires in the unit. You want to have someone come out and take a look and make sure that you have no unwelcome guests in your unit.
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​Hail & lightning

​A lot of times, a heavy rainstorm will bring hail. Hail also comes with tornadoes. Hail can damage an air-conditioning unit.

Lightning is also something that can damage your unit. Even though it’s doubtful that it’s going to strike the unit itself, it can hit your home, causing electrical surges. A power surge will often damage the electronics in your home and the mechanicals, which includes your air conditioning unit. It’s a good idea to install a surge protector for your whole house that can help avoid this situation.
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Although you can’t avoid all of these problems that come with rain, there are things that you can do to minimize your damage. It’s a good idea to have your outdoor unit checked at least once a year, or after a heavy rain, to make sure that there is no damage. The sooner you have the issue taken care of and repaired, the better chance you have of saving your unit.
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Air Conditioning Service Area
    • Angies List Super Service Award Winner
  • Products
    • Rheem Air Conditioning & Heating Units
    • Ultraviolet Home Air Sanitizer
  • Services
    • A/C Maintenance
    • A/C Replacement & Installation
    • A/C Repair
    • Indoor Air Quality
    • Air Duct Cleaning
    • Attic Insulation
    • Electronic Air Cleaning
  • Testimonials
    • I am...very Happy with my electric bill!
    • On time and very professional
    • Extremely responsive and reasonably priced
    • Very helpful in correcting my air conditioning problem
    • The representatives were very professional
    • A/C tech was on time very knowledgeable
  • Locations
    • North Port, FL
    • Port Charlotte, FL
    • Punta Gorda, FL
    • Englewood, FL
    • Venice, FL
    • DeSoto County, FL
    • Charlotte County, FL
    • Rotonda West, FL
    • South Venice, FL
    • Venice Gardens, FL
    • Laurel, FL
    • Southeast Arcadia, FL
    • Warm Mineral Springs, FL
    • Suncoast Estates, FL
    • Cleveland, FL
    • Charlotte Park, FL
  • Resources
    • HVAC Blogs >
      • 10 Ways To Save Energy When Using Air Conditioning
      • 3 Reasons to Lower Your AC Temperature When You’re Not Home | Dales AC
      • 4 Types of Air Filters and Their Pros and Cons - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 5 Facts You Never Knew About Freon - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 5 Reasons to Hire an HVAC Professional for Repairs - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 5 Signs Your Heat Pump May Need to be Replaced - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 5 Ways Your AC Unit Can be Damaged by Rain - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • HVAC Maintenance Tips - 7 AC Maintenance Tips & Heating Tips
      • A Guide to Preparing Your HVAC System for a Storm - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • Air Duct Cleaning: Is it worth the costs? - Dales Air Conditioning
      • Top 5 Air Conditioning (AC) Maintenance Benefits - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • Your 2015 Summer Air Conditioning Maintenance Checklist - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • The Best Tip for Saving Money & Energy This Summer - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • Why Is Your Central Air Conditioner Leaking Water - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • How AC Service and Repair Firms Can Help During Coronavirus Outbreak? - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • When Should I Do Air Conditioning Maintenance? - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 12 Ways to Stay Cool When the Air Conditioning Breaks - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 13 Reasons to Have Your Home’s Air Ducts Cleaned - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 3 Common Signs Your AC Needs Repair - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 4 Tips to Help Extend the Life of Your AC Unit - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 5 Benefits of Upgrading Your HVAC System - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 5 Reasons Why Your Air Conditioner Breaks Down - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 5 Steps for Tuning Up Your AC Unit Before Summer - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 7 Signs You May Need a New Air Conditioner - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 8 Steps to Take When the Coolant’s Low in Your AC Unit - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 9 Reasons You Should Leave AC Repair to a Professional - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • A Guide to the Need for Regular AC Maintenance - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • How Does an Air Conditioner Work? - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • The Benefits of Electronic Air Cleaners - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 3 Common Causes of a Burning Smell From Your Furnace - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • Check Your Heating System - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • A Guide to Air Filters and When to Change Them - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • Who Else Wants to Lower Air Conditioning Costs? - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • What Goes Wrong When Your Homes Air Filter is Clogged? - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • Problems Caused by Dirty Condenser Coils - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • Benefits of UV Home Air Purification | Dales Air Conditioning & Heating
      • Do You Need to Recharge Your AC System’s Coolant? | Dales AC
      • A Guide to Running Your AC While on Vacation - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • A Guide to Insulating Your Attic - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • A Guide to the Different Types of Insulation - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • A Guide to Cleaning and Maintaining Your AC Unit - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • Common AC Vent Odors & How to Identify Them - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • Top 5 Air Conditioning (AC) Maintenance Benefits - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • 5 Steps for Tuning Up Your AC Unit Before Summer - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • Why Closing Air Vents can Do More Harm Than Good - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
      • Congress Has Retroactively Extended the HVAC Tax Credits for 2013
      • Effects of COVID-19 on HVAC Companies - Air Conditioning Repair Port Charlotte
    • Gallery
    • Specials
    • A/C Buying Guide
    • A/C Tips
    • Financing
    • Community Events >
      • Dale's and the Salvation Army will be supporting a Port Charlotte Family
      • Y's Men's Club Charlotte County Challenge
      • Dale's Air Conditioning Proudly Supports Voices for Kids
      • The Fred Lang Foundation: A Summer Night in India 2015
    • Awards >
      • We Earned the Angies List Super Service Award
      • Best Of Charlotte
  • Contact Us