This is an interesting question, and one with both a short answer and a long answer. The short answer is simply—yes, an earthquake can absolutely damage your HVAC system depending on how severe it is and the condition of your HVAC technology.
But we need to get more into specifics in order to provide helpful information for our customers. For instance, if you’ve got a tightly secured mini split system in your home and encounter a small or slight earthquake, the worst you might experience is a ruptured refrigerant line which is easy to get fixed. But as earthquakes get more severe and as your technology ages, the results could be a lot worse.
You might even experience a full system breakdown if you’re not careful. Let’s talk about how your HVAC system in Concord might be susceptible to an earthquake.
