05/26/2026
Tech Talk Tuesday with George: Protect your HVAC System
Being here in Georgia, we see a lot of electrical instability between thunderstorms, lightning, and power outages, it’s pretty common for systems to take a hit from power surges. Most homeowners don’t realize that every time the power flickers or comes back on, it can send a spike straight through your HVAC system.
Your indoor and outdoor units both have sensitive electrical components things like capacitors, contactors, circuit boards, and even your compressor. Those parts aren’t cheap, and unfortunately, they’re usually the first things to fail after a surge.
That’s why I always recommend surge protection on both the indoor and outdoor units. It acts like a shield for your system absorbing or redirecting those voltage spikes before they can damage your equipment. It helps prevent nuisance breakdowns like blown capacitors and protects major components like your compressor and control boards from premature failure.
Especially with how often we get storms and outages around here, it’s one of the best investments you can make. It’s a small upfront cost compared to replacing parts or worse, a full system repair.
Honestly, it’s my number one recommended accessory for protecting your HVAC system and helping it last as long as possible.
