Feeling the HEAT with no Air Conditioning ?

Press Release - May 22, 1996

Last week in the Washington area people were being told to bring their plants in because of a freeze warning - now, only seven days later, people are being warned to watch for signs of heat exhaustion. This record breaking weather has had an effect on everyone. One important impact is that many people are turning on their air conditioners and finding they're not cooling correctly, or they don't work at all. They then call a contractor and find out a technician won't be able to service them for several days.

Remember:

• Be patient - the contractors are working as fast as they can;
• Keep your fan running - it helps to keep the air moving in the house;
• Don't let your system go into set-back
• (during high temperatures, like Washington is experiencing, the recovery time from a set-back function doesn't help with your comfort);

Be kind - when the serviceman does get to your house - remember he's out working in this heat (many times on a very hot roof) - they're doing their best; Once this short, hot spell is over - have your local contractor do your summer start-up to be sure your unit will work during our next interval of high temperatures.

The National Capital Chapter of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA-NCC) is a non-profit trade association. They are of service to the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) industry in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia areas. Visit ACCA-NCC's home page for a list of their 203 contractor members.

© 1996 ACCA-NCC

Last Updated: July 06, 1996
Updated By: Pat

Contact us at plupson@acca-ncc.org

© 1996 ACCA-NCC

Last Updated: June 11, 2001
Updated By: PSL