Central HVAC systems contain outdoor units that draw in air before processing and dispersing it throughout your home. You should protect your outdoor unit to prevent corrosion and physical damage that may cause breakdowns or the need for replacement. Here are a handful of tips on how to keep your outdoor heating and cooling unit safe.

4 Tips to Protect Your Outdoor HVAC Unit

1. Trim Your Trees

In the event of heavy storms, overhanging tree limbs and branches may fall on your outdoor unit, crushing the framework and mechanical components. Keep trees and large bushes trimmed and pruned to prevent damage from fallen debris. 

2. Leave Space Around It 

Outdoor heating and cooling units need space to properly ventilate. Repair technicians also need unobstructed access to your unit. Leave approximately two to four feet of clearance on all sides on your system.

3. Create Some Shade

HVAC units in direct sunlight tend to operate less efficiently because they have to work harder to cool your home. Install your heating and cooling system in a location, therefore, where your home, garage, fencing, or trees will shade it from the sun for at least part of the day. 

4. Mow Carefully 

When you mow your lawn, you may hit rocks or sticks, causing them to fly in the direction of your outdoor HVAC system and dent its body. Strewn organic debris may also enter your unit through its top screen and damage the fan and coils. Be careful how you mow. Try not to use a lawnmower within a few feet of the unit, trimming nearby grass by hand insteaqd. 

Keep your heating and cooling system fully functional throughout the year with help from the team at Combs Heating & Cooling. This HVAC contractor provides installations, repairs, maintenance, and emergency services to clients throughout Chillicothe, OH. Call (740) 772-2233 to get a quote or make an appointment. You can also visit them online to learn more about their air conditioning repair services.