Updated
Updated · 13WHAM-TV · Jul 2
Rochester HVAC Firms Urge AC Cleaning as Heatwave Drives Service Calls Higher
Updated
Updated · 13WHAM-TV · Jul 2

Rochester HVAC Firms Urge AC Cleaning as Heatwave Drives Service Calls Higher

2 articles · Updated · 13WHAM-TV · Jul 2

Summary

  • Rochester HVAC companies said soaring temperatures are triggering a rush of service calls as residents try to keep air conditioners running through the heatwave.
  • Nathan Blowers of Triple-O HVAC urged homeowners to improve efficiency with basic maintenance, especially clearing outdoor units and coils of cottonwood, grass clippings, dust and dirt.
  • Residents were also encouraged to check on elderly neighbors, particularly those without air conditioning, as the extreme heat raises health risks beyond equipment strain.
  • The service surge adds to wider heatwave pressure in the Rochester area, where demand for cooling relief and heat-safety measures has already intensified.

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