Georgia weather can be extreme — from summer heat waves exceeding 100°F to winter ice storms that knock out power for days. When your HVAC system fails during these events, knowing what to do can protect your family's health and prevent damage to your home.
During a Summer AC Failure
Immediate steps:
Protect vulnerable family members: Elderly adults, young children, and people with medical conditions are most at risk from heat. If indoor temperatures exceed 85°F and you can't cool the home, consider relocating to a friend's house, community cooling center, or hotel.
Protect your home: If you'll be without AC for an extended period in high humidity, run dehumidifiers (if you have power) to prevent mold growth.
During a Winter Heating Failure
Immediate steps:
Prevent pipe freezing: If temperatures drop below freezing and you have no heat:
Never use these for indoor heating: Gas grills, charcoal grills, camp stoves, or generators. These produce carbon monoxide and are deadly when used indoors.
After Power Is Restored
Don't rush to restart your HVAC. Wait 5–10 minutes after power returns before turning on your system. This allows electrical components to stabilize and prevents compressor damage from low-voltage startup.
Check your thermostat settings — power surges can reset programmable thermostats.
Listen for unusual sounds when the system starts. Power surges can damage capacitors and control boards.
When to Call for Emergency HVAC Service
All Seasons provides 24/7 emergency HVAC repair throughout West Georgia. Call (770) 809-1355 if:
HVAC emergency? Call All Seasons 24/7 at (770) 809-1355. We provide emergency AC repair and heating repair throughout Carrollton, Bremen, and Temple.