O’Connor Heating & Cooling has the honor of serving Siouxland for all its HVAC maintenance, repair and installation needs. Sioux City, IA and the surrounding tri-state area aren’t just our market, though. They are our home, and the community our HVAC technicians are so proud to be a part of.
Unfortunately, recent record-setting flooding has affected homeowners and business owners throughout every state O’Connor exists to serve. The full extent of the damage has yet to be determined, but one thing is certain: restoring Siouxland to its former glory will take a tremendous amount of work.
The O’Connor team is determined to join that effort, which is why we have discounted our services to all flood victims throughout our vast area of service. If the flooding has damaged your home or business’s heating or cooling system, then we encourage you to reach out today for 10% off repair and installation services!
Why Is HVAC Repair & Replacement Necessary After Flooding?
If your furnace, heat pump, mini-split, air conditioner, or other HVAC appliance has been impacted by flooding, then you should immediately close whichever circuit breaker feeds electricity to it. It is not safe to turn on again until an HVAC technician has given the all-clear. Submersion damages HVAC equipment and makes operation unsafe!
- Corrosion – Every HVAC appliance’s delicate metal components are susceptible to rusting after they have been exposed to water. A layman can encounter great difficulty detecting the damage, which may only affect circuitry. A gas furnace may become especially dangerous after it has been submerged, as corrosion of its controls and valves can lead to a potentially deadly gas leak. Likewise, an AC unit’s wiring and electrical components are both at risk of starting a fire once they have become sufficiently corroded.
- Bacteria – Harmful microorganisms such as E. coli, C. tetani (tetanus) and L. pneumophila (Legionnaires’ disease) can all flourish inside ductwork and other HVAC components after they have been submerged. If they remain there, then they can spread infection throughout the household.
- Mold – Mold is also fond of growing in damp and dark places. In addition to causing property damage, the insidious fungus can have many adverse health effects including irritation and allergic reactions. Mold exposure is rarely life threatening, although it can prove fatal to people with weakened immune systems.
Don’t Postpone HVAC Service After a Flood!
If the recent flooding has affected your home, don’t leave anything to chance. O’Connor is standing by to thoroughly assess the state of your HVAC system and determine whether any repairs are necessary to restore safe operation. If inspection reveals that replacement is necessary, then our speedy installation service will undo all the damage in no time. Contact us today for 10% off our services in Sioux City or the surrounding tri-state area!
Need financing? No problem! Our partnership with FTL Finance gives our clients the option of paying later for the HVAC repair and installation they need today. Many of our clients qualify for payments as low as $69/month!
Recent Comments