Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for the ‘Power Outages’ Category

Surge Protectors Can Help Your HVAC System: Learn How

Thursday, May 15th, 2014

Surge Protectors Can Help Your HVAC System: Learn HowBlack-outs and Brown-outs are an annoying reminder of our country’s vulnerable power grids, though you may also have vulnerabilities within your home’s electrical power system. You likely already use surge protectors to protect your computers, flat-screen televisions, stereo, and other home entertainment equipment. But have you protected your expensive HVAC equipment with surge protectors?

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The Power Is Out — Are You Prepared?

Thursday, March 8th, 2012

The Power Is Out -- Are You Prepared?When the power is out, it’s never fun. And losing power in the winter can be downright dangerous. If you’ve lost heat, water pipes may freeze and burst if it gets cold enough, and you may have to go without heat and lights. So how can you protect your house and yourself in case of a winter blackout?

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