How Do Strong Winds Affect My HVAC System?

El Paso is known as the Sun City but for parts of the year, it could easily be called the Windy City Jr. El Paso sees a lot of wind throughout the year, but it gets particularly strong during the springtime. Wind, no matter the time of year, can have a negative impact on your HVAC system, especially during the times of the year when the wind gets super strong. Here’s how the wind may affect your HVAC system and what you can do to ensure it is better protected.

1: Damaged Parts

As high-speed winds blow on our HVAC units, parts can become loose, damaged, or dirty. In addition, flying debris caused by the blowing winds can also damage the different parts of your HVAC system. If your HVAC is struggling to work, producing odorous air, or making weird sounds after a windstorm, chances are it was damaged and needs repairing.

2: Ruined Ventilation Sealing

This kind of damage is more common in office and commercial spaces with tiled ceilings. Wind can blow through this space when the doors of the building are opened, weakening the ventilation sealing. Over time, the damage can cause poor ventilation, making it harder to heat and cool your home evenly.

3: Increased Amounts of Dust

One really bad thing about the wind in El Paso is all the dust. We’re a dusty, sandy city, so when the winds take off, our HVACs become at risk of becoming coated in dust, which can cause a slew of issues for our HVAC systems. These issues include dirty air, dirty vents, strange odors, damaged parts, and more. Getting your unit cleaned and maintained after a dust storm is best.

4: Increased Dirtiness

As we mentioned in the previous paragraph, increased amounts of dust are bad for HVAC units because they don’t perform as well or may even malfunction. Nothing works as well as it could when it’s dirty. Getting professionals to help with cleaning and maintaining your unit is your best bet for a well-working machine.

Your Best Bet? Call Us for Routine Maintenance!

If you’re in need of cleaning, maintenance, repairs, or a simple check-up for your HVAC unit after one of El Paso’s infamous dust storms, we’re the place to call. At Barrett Airworks Services Co., we can perform maintenance and repairs on HVAC units for both residential and commercial clients. Don’t wait until your unit completely malfunctions because of wind damage; give us a call ASAP! We’re happy to help!