Top Signs Your AC is Failing During a Florida Heatwave

South Florida summers aren’t just hot. They’re like walking into a sauna wearing a winter coat. And when your air conditioner starts acting up, you’ll feel it fast. At A Plus Air Conditioning and Appliances Inc, we’ve seen what can happen when small AC issues get missed, and spoiler alert: it’s not pretty or cheap! Catching these signs early will save you time, money, and discomfort.

Here’s what to watch for before your cool comfort turns into a steamy, sticky nightmare.

1. Your AC Is Running Longer Than Usual

If your AC is working overtime but your house still feels like a sweaty gym locker, something's wrong. A common culprit? Frozen coils. That’s right, your system is trying so hard to cool your home that the coils freeze, crack, and start leaking refrigerant.

And when that happens, you’re looking at a hefty repair bill for adding refrigerant such as R-410A, labor, and maybe even a compressor replacement. You do not want that kind of surprise during a heatwave.

2. You’ve Got Weak Airflow

Lower airflow, also called reduced CFM, might seem like a small issue, but it’s often the early warning sign of something bigger. Weak air output can cause system strain, freeze-ups, and poor cooling efficiency. Not to mention, it leaves you sweating in your own living room.

3. High Humidity Is Wreaking Havoc

Humidity in South Florida is like a house guest who won’t leave. Sticky, persistent, and expensive.

High humidity:

• Makes your AC work harder and longer

• Increases your electric bill

• Causes water leaks and drain clogs

• Makes your house feel more like the Everglades than a home

Here’s the science. Before your AC can cool your home, it must first remove the humidity. Only then can it lower the temperature effectively. That moisture gets pushed outside through the drain line, and if that’s clogged or overloaded, the problems start stacking up.

A Plus Pro Tip: Don’t Wait - When in Doubt, Check it Out

These issues may seem minor at first, but they quickly snowball into major repairs and days without AC, which in Florida is basically the apocalypse.

Be proactive. Call A Plus Air Conditioning and Appliances Inc for your AC repair as soon as something feels off. A quick fix now could save you thousands and keep your home feeling like the paradise it should be.

Call us today before your AC goes on strike in the middle of summer.

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