HVAC in the west
I moved across the country to the west coast and had to adjust to the numerous differences from my east coast upbringing.
Naturally, the temperature is different, and the winters aren’t nearly as serious… I noticed the difference in plant life and wildlife right away, especially in the types of parakeets… And what a surprising culture shock I encountered! Back east, people are regularly in a rush – not so with westerners! Clothing styles are more preppy and formal in the east, more Bohemian and casual in the west, and but there’s no greater difference than the fact that there are earthquakes on the west coast! For the first time, I had to look at my belongings through the eyeah of earthquake survival, but small appliances, knick knacks, wall hangings and plant stands – everything had to pass the test of their ability to withstand a fine shaking.
I asked an Heating as well as A/C company what I needed to know about earthquakes affecting my heating and cooling system. “Plenty!”, she said… First of all, earthquakes can rattle Heating as well as A/Cs off of their foundation, however even if the equipment is bolted down, if it’s too rigid, it still might not be durable enough. A system of Springtimes and clamps supply the equipment enough freedom to shift when the ground shifts. If the Heating as well as A/C equipment shifts significantly, you can expect to find loose or broken electrical wiring. If there’s a gas line, a chop in it becomes a significant hazard, and she recommended that I ask my insurance company if there were any protective measures against hurricanes that I could take in order to reduce my rates. I am gradually adapting to my new surroundings – whether things stay firm, or if they shake, rattle and roll.