Rain My AC- Rain improves your air conditioner’s performance. Except in extreme conditions, rain falling on the outdoor condenser helps clean it and cool off the hot refrigerant the system sends through the condenser’s coil. Manufacturers design central air conditioners to withstand all but the most extreme weather events.
When it rains, it cools the coil and washes away the dust that collects on it. A clean coil loses heat faster, which improves air conditioner performance. If it doesn’t rain often during the cooling season, it’s helpful to hose off the condensing coil and remove any obstructions on the condenser. It requires adequate airflow through the coil to work most efficiently. In fact, cleaning the coil needs to be done periodically. We at Action Heating and air Conditioning offer a twice a year maintenance program that includes the cleaning of your coils.
While rain is good for your outdoor condenser, too much can be a problem. A heavy rain can submerge part of the condenser, which might harm your system. Even though several inches of rainfall from a coastal storm should not offer a threat to your air conditioning unit, deep standing water from localized flooding could affect it. As long as the flood water does not exceed approximately 15 inches in depth, the moving parts and electrical components of the outdoor unit should weather the storm. Other problems associated with stormy weather include lightning strikes and power outages. When severe weather is forecasted or close, it’s a good idea to turn the air conditioner off at the thermostat and the circuit breaker to minimize or avoid damaging lightning strikes or power surges.
We at Action Heating and Air Conditioning have been selling, installing, and servicing central air conditioning systems in the Mobile and Baldwin County areas since 1997. We offer expert technical service at affordable prices. We are open 7 days a week 365 day a year. Please call us at 251 272-5900 if we can help. Also, please visit our website at www.callaction.net to meet our team and learn more about the services we offer.
