Storm damage often reaches beyond the dents you can see.
Severe thunderstorms in Tye leave outdoor HVAC equipment exposed to hail, wind-blown objects, heavy rain and electrical disruption. Hail bends the thin fins of a condenser coil, damages guards and panels, and reduces the air that can pass through the coil. A unit may still start after a storm while restricted airflow makes it work under poorer conditions.
Wind creates a different kind of damage. Branches, leaves and loose objects can pack against the coil or enter through the top grille, where they interfere with the fan. Strong impacts can also shift the unit on its pad or damage the copper lines that run between the equipment and the building. Water collecting around the unit adds another concern, affecting electrical parts and encouraging corrosion where drainage is poor.
We look beyond visible cabinet damage after severe weather. An assessment includes the coil, cabinet, fan assembly, wiring, disconnect, pad stability and operating pressures. Power outages, returning power and lightning-related electrical events can damage capacitors, contactors, controls or circuit boards without leaving a mark on the outside of the unit.