AC repair calls see a surge as Cape Coral residents try to beat the heat

CAPE CORAL, Fla. —

The heat is rising in Cape Coral, and air conditioning repair specialists are seeing a sharp increase in service calls as residents cope with the extreme temperatures.

Freedom Residential, a local air conditioning repair company, has reported a noticeable uptick in repair requests over the past week. To prevent issues, experts recommend changing air filters regularly to avoid water and dirt buildup, which can block airflow and reduce cooling efficiency. They also stress the importance of routine maintenance, particularly checking the coils, to ensure systems are prepared for heavy use.

Gordon Durant, owner of Freedom Residential, said the extended cooler nights earlier this year have shifted the typical summer timeline, putting additional strain on air conditioning units.

"So typically in the years past, our summers started in March, like end of March. And it was summertime. And now we've seen it go into April and even into May, which is really unheard of. So these longer, cooler nights that we were experiencing all of a sudden are going to change, and now these machines are going to be asked to go into a much higher load into the evening, which is usually when the AC gets a chance to catch up if it's not running right," Durant said.

Residents are reminded to stay safe, hydrated, and ensure their air conditioning systems are functioning properly to avoid the dangers of extreme heat.

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