Why it matters to you
Restoration after an outage brings repeated surges that can kill compressors and control boards, and equipment that has been submerged generally cannot be trusted again — so what you do before and after a Lowcountry storm decides what survives it.
Practical guidance
Don't wrap the outdoor unit in a tarp; secure nearby objects and photograph your equipment for insurance instead. After the storm, leave any HVAC equipment or water heater that took on water off until a licensed technician inspects it, and wait for stable power before restarting.
