Airo Service Urges South Florida Homeowners to Prep AC Systems for Hurricane Season

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — May 28, 2026 — As the Atlantic hurricane season gets underway, Airo Service is reminding South Florida homeowners that a few simple steps can protect their air conditioning systems from storm damage — and that one common post-storm mistake can destroy a compressor.

"The biggest risks to an AC during a storm are power surges and flooding," a company spokesperson said. "Turning the system off at the breaker before the storm, and never restarting a unit that's been underwater, can save a homeowner thousands of dollars."

Airo Service recommends the following before a storm: shut the AC off at the breaker as the storm approaches; secure the outdoor condenser with hurricane straps; clear loose debris from around the unit; and install a whole-system surge protector to guard the compressor and control board from lightning and grid surges.

After a storm, the company urges homeowners to inspect the unit before restarting — and, critically, to never power on a system that has been flooded until a licensed technician has inspected it for electrical and compressor damage.

A full checklist is available on the company's blog, and homeowners who suspect storm damage can request a post-storm inspection or emergency AC repair at airoserviceusa.com.

About Airo Service

Airo Service is a licensed (CAC1824778) and insured HVAC and home-comfort contractor serving Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. A Rheem Pro Partner and an authorized Goodman, Daikin and Trane dealer, Airo Service provides air conditioning repair, maintenance, installation and replacement, heat pumps, water heaters, and indoor air and water quality systems — with upfront pricing, financing and warranty-backed workmanship. Learn more at airoserviceusa.com.

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