{"id":760,"date":"2021-09-20T11:00:35","date_gmt":"2021-09-20T15:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/?p=760"},"modified":"2021-09-13T15:54:23","modified_gmt":"2021-09-13T19:54:23","slug":"how-prepare-summer-storms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/how-prepare-summer-storms\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare for Summer Storms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The end of summer can bring along challenging weather. If it\u2019s not sweltering heat, then it\u2019s a summer storm. The name of the game when it comes to staying comfortable in your home is preparation. You need to make sure that you\u2019re prepared for anything that these summer storms might send your way. We want to help you get a head start on this today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s talk about how to get your AC installation in Orlando, FL<\/a>, and more prepared for the summer storms ahead. There\u2019s quite a bit you need to know. We\u2019re going to make the information accessible and easy to digest. Let\u2019s chat below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What You Can Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few things you can do to prepare for the summer storms ahead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disconnect Your AC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The first thing that you might want to do is disconnect your air conditioning system. If you know that there\u2019s a storm that\u2019s coming through, disconnect the AC unit can help you avoid a home disaster entirely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electrical surges that happen due to lightning strikes during the storm can damage your air conditioning system. These problems can have long-term effects. Make sure that you take your safety into consideration and disconnect your air conditioning system entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turn Off the System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a good idea to turn off your air conditioning system as well. You don\u2019t want your air conditioner triggering and turning on during the middle of a storm. This isn\u2019t the time to run your system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019d actually suggest trying to pre-cool your home before the storm. Cool it off by setting your thermostat to a temperature that\u2019s slightly cooler than usual, close your curtains or blinds, and then keep all your doors and windows shut to keep your cold air inside. This can help you stay cool through the storm without actually using your system during the storm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entertain Yourself!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s time to take it back to basics and pull out the board games. Make sure that you\u2019re prepared to spend some time away from your screens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n