Occasional severe weather might lead to the need for an AC repair even though your air conditioner was engineered to endure all different kinds of weather. Bad weather often corresponds with power surges. Power surges and electronics do not go well together and since your HVAC system is electronic, you should take the right steps to protect it. In the most severe weather conditions, it may be wise to turn off your system using your thermostat and turn off the circuit breaker to protect your system in the best way. There is no need to cover the outside unit during raining weather because your AC was made to handle rain and snow. Falling or flying objects in windy weather can threaten your AC. Although it is hard to prevent, keeping loose outdoor items secured can help lower the chance of your AC system getting damaged. Your AC was made to withstand high outside temperatures, however, the hotter the sun, the harder your AC has to work to cool your home. You can prevent wear and tear by keeping your temperature setting a little higher on these days. The closer that your inside temperature is to the outside temperature, the less that the air conditioning will have to work. Inclement weather can have a huge effect on your HVAC system but taking the right steps to protect your system will make a difference in the aftermath with the different weather changes.