After a storm, an outage or flooding
Jacksonville's storm season brings surges, outages and, for some homes, floodwater. If the AC fails after a storm, tell us.
Surges can damage capacitors, boards and compressors. After an outage, wait a few minutes before restarting so the compressor is not forced to start against pressure.
If the outdoor unit was flooded or hit by debris, do not run it. Water in the electrical parts is dangerous, and a flooded compressor can be ruined.
If you run a generator, make sure it is sized for the AC's starting load, since an undersized generator can damage the system.