October 3, 2024

Oregonians know all about the rain and love it or hate it, it’s here to stay for a while. Since you depend on your HVAC system to keep you warm on those classic blustery Pacific Northwest days, it’s important to know how rain can impact your machine.

Keep in mind that rain shouldn’t be able to get into the internal components of your system. It’s meant to withstand all sorts of weather – icy days, rainstorms, and scorching heat. The manufacturer of your system seals and encloses electrical components so the rain doesn’t cause corrosion on the various copper, aluminum, and plastic parts. While your system is designed to operate throughout our usual wet and cold winters, it’s good to keep in mind how you can keep your system protected – big storm or not!

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One of the best ways to protect the system is by moving outdoor furniture inside. If the weather report predicts a windy, rainy day, be sure all outdoor furniture, planters, or other yard objects are brought in and are secured. If the rain and wind kick up a notch, they could blow right into the HVAC system and permanently damage it.

Also, be sure to know how to power off the machine and know where the power button is on your electrical panel breaker. You should never run the system if there is a flood or a flood warning, so don’t turn it back on until you talk to our team at Climate Control about how to safely turn it back on.

What should you do if your HVAC system floods?

Flooding can happen and if you end up experiencing excess water around your HVAC unit, be sure to turn it off immediately and ensure the breakers that run power to the system are also off. Once the flooding recedes, you’ll need to have it professionally serviced to ensure there are no electrical issues or damage, mold growth, or other performance issues that could cause a full system breakdown.

Whether it’s a big storm or just steady rain that keeps on going for days at a time, it’s important to keep your system protected.

Move outdoor furniture inside: If the weather report predicts a windy, rainy day, be sure all outdoor furniture, planters, or other yard objects are brought inside and secured. If the rain and wind kick up a notch, they could blow right into the HVAC system and permanently damage it.
This fall, make time to get your machine serviced professionally. This gives you the peace of mind you need knowing that things are functioning properly, no matter how much rainfall Oregon gets this fall and winter.

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Not sure if your HVAC system is ready to tackle another Oregon autumn or winter? Call our experienced and friendly team at Climate Control today to schedule your quote on a new system. We look forward to helping you find the perfect machine for your home and your budget!

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