Stormwater doesn’t have to claim heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Taking just a couple of precautions could save your HVAC units during severe weather — or prevent additional damage.

If you anticipate flooding, turn the power off to the HVAC units. Turn the gas off if you have natural gas.

Many HVAC units come with vital internal components such as circuit boards and capacitors, and they should not get wet.

After storm water recedes, ask a professional to inspect the situation. If the units have been submerged, the recommendation likely will be to replace them.

Houston, Texas homeowners John and Donna Howard took one more precaution after receiving 50 inches of stormwater from Hurricane Harvey: They replaced their HVAC units and decided to place one large unit on a tall platform.


Danny Lipford

Danny Lipford is among the country’s most sought-after home improvement experts.
The seasoned remodeling contractor and media personality served as the home improvement expert for CBS’s “The Early Show” and The Weather Channel for over a decade and has made more than 180 national television appearances on “Fox & Friends,” “Inside Edition,” “Morning Express with Robin Meade,” Fox Business Channel, Rachael Ray and more.
He travels the country making appearances as a brand ambassador and spokesperson, and each year contributes expertise to hundreds of popular magazines and online media outlets.


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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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