Monsoon Season Tips

For your AC unit to work properly, you need to keep up with its maintenance year round. 

This means that you should regularly check your external unit and keep an eye out for signs of any problems.

It’s also a good idea to check on your unit shortly before the monsoon season hits.

That way you can get any issues stored before the storms arrive.

During monsoon season, the strong winds blow debris around your garden and into your AC unit.

One of the biggest problems for units during monsoon season is debris. Trash, Tree Branches, Building Material, we’ve found in all in units. You can reduce the risk of this happening to your unit by clearing the area around it before monsoon season hits. Trimming back any branches or bushes near your AC unit means that there will be less debris to come flying off them when the wind picks up. Keep Trash Bins away. Check roof for any loose material or debris.

If you carry out any garden during monsoon season, it’s important that you don’t leave your clippings lying around. Loose bougainvillea trimmings, grass cuttings, raked up leaves — this type of yard debris creates the perfect storm for blocking your AC unit vents. Even if you haven’t been gardening near to the unit, you should make sure that your outdoor space is clear. In monsoon-strength winds, any debris lying around can easily create havoc. 

Wind isn’t your only enemy during monsoon season. Heavy rain can also be a nightmare for your AC unit, especially if it’s positioned low down on your home. As rainwater rises, the last thing you want is your AC unit flooding.

Fortunately, you can protect your unit by raising it higher on the side of your home, or installing feet. This isn’t a small job so you’ll need the help of a professional. However, taking the time to get this work done could save your entire system when the season hits.

One of the most important pieces of maintenance that you should do before monsoon season is putting a clean air filter into your AC system. This is because the air coming into your home during the season will be full of dust and other particles. If you have a disposable filter in your AC system then you should change it regularly. If you have severe allergies or pets, you should change filters every 30 days. Ideally, you should replace your filter with a pleated filter in the monsoon season. The pleats in these filters increase the surface area of the filter itself. This makes them more effective when it comes to catching debris. If your system uses a permanent filter then you should clean this thoroughly at the beginning of monsoon season. You should continue cleaning this regularly as per your system’s instructions.

During monsoon storms, lightning strikes are common occurrences and can lead to a seriously strong electrical surge in your home’s power supply. Surges often end up tripping the circuit breaker in your home and this can knock out the power to your AC unit. When this happens, you will need help from a professional to get your unit up and running and there is nothing to stop this from happening more than once. Luckily, you can protect your AC unit from these surges by installing a surge protector in your system. This protects the circuit breaker and stops it from tripping if lightning does strike.

As air conditioning system works to cool your home, it also helps to remove moisture. You may notice in July, August, and September your AC is constantly draining water. This is a good thing! Problems arise with the condensate drain line when it becomes clogged. When it becomes clogged, and the humidity spikes because of monsoon season, you could be dealing with a major water issue.This clog can cause water to leak into your home. This will often result in water damage and can at times will shut your system down. To avoid the chance of this happening in your home, you’ll want to install a condensate overflow cut off switch. You can call to have one installed, or plan to have one installed during your next maintenance visit (depending on how close the monsoon season is.)

Heavy rain, strong winds, and hail can be a dangerous combination. On top of this, getting emergency assistance during a strong may take longer than normal. That’s why it’s important to look after yourself when attending to your AC unit.

If you aren’t sure how to safely secure it or think going outside might be dangerous, then just turn off the system and wait it out. The cost of repairing a storm-damaged unit is nothing in comparison to your personal safety.

Before a storm hits, it’s a good idea to put together a list of emergency contacts that you may need. That way, you’ll be able to quickly get help as soon as possible.

Keeping an eye on your unit during monsoon season can stop a small problem from becoming a big one. Checking for obvious debris is a quick and easy job but it’s also important to take a closer look. If you suffer from severe allergies or respiratory conditions, you may also want to check the air filters more frequently than normal or even consider having a more robust air filtration system installed for your home. Remember, air filters have to work overtime during monsoon season so you may have to replace them more frequently as well.

If you have any doubts about your AC system, it is always a good idea to get help from a professional to properly protect your ac system. They will be able to quickly diagnose the source of any issues. Also prepare your system for monsoon season.

Even if nothing appears to go wrong with your unit during the monsoon season, it is always a good idea to get it checked after a major storm passes. A professional will be able to do a thorough assessment and carry out any necessary repairs. This ensures that you can safely use it without having to worry about potential damage. Getting any repairs done before you use the unit (if you are suspecting an issue) will also stop small issues from developing into bigger problems.