Rising summer temperatures means more work for HVAC repair technicians. | Ketut Subiyanto/Pexels
Rising summer temperatures means more work for HVAC repair technicians. | Ketut Subiyanto/Pexels
North Carolina residents aren't facing the high temperatures of a week ago, but things are still uncomfortable for those without working air conditioners.
As the weather heats up, so too does demand for HVAC repair work.
"If you look at how many hours your unit operates on a day like today, and compare it to a day maybe in the springtime or in the fall, it is a big difference in that,” Quentin Collins, president of Day & Night Heating & Air Conditioning Co., told ABC 11 News.
Summer is typically the busiest season for HVAC workers, as people restart cooling systems that have been sitting idle for months.
This year, that is further complicated by shortages of higher-efficiency units and parts because of the supply chain issues. Technicians aren’t giving up, though, as they will look for alternative ways to manage the workload best and provide service to customers when they need it.
Should another heat wave come and leave you struggling to stay cool -- or to save money -- Collins offered a couple of suggestions.
"Try to minimize how much heat load you're adding because it's already an uphill battle," Collins told ABC 11 News. "Keep your blinds closed. Try not to cook during the hot part of the day. Postpone using the clothes dryer, or cook after the sun goes down.”
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