When is it Worthwhile to Get Emergency AC Repair?

November 12, 2016

In many cases, air conditioners slowly lose their cooling power instead of suddenly stopping altogether. However, like any machine, they can undergo catastrophic failure. This is what emergency air conditioner repair in Cleveland is meant to deal with. That said, emergency service often comes at a premium price. Here are a few tips on when it’s worth it to go ahead and call for rapid-response repairs:

The Air Conditioner Serves a 24-Hour Business

If the air conditioner goes out on a hot summer night, employees won’t be able to work as well because they’ll be too busy sweating. This is especially true when the work involves serious physical labor, which generates plenty of heat on its own. It’s definitely worth it to get a broken AC unit serviced right away under these conditions.

Some companies are open to the public all night as well as to workers. People making a late-night grocery store run or handling similar shopping needs won’t want to be hot and sticky as they go through the aisles. Not only that, heat in a store lowers the shelf life of everything capable of going stale—even boxed pasta, mixes, and breads. Bring in the air conditioning service people as soon as a unit fails to prevent premature stock loss.

No One Will Be Home During the Day

Often, an air conditioner breakdown will happen on a weekday, and there won’t be anyone home to open the door for a service person during regular business hours due to the homeowners’ work schedules. Then, the only alternative to taking time off of work is to have the service people come at times that are considered emergency hours. Depending on the job, having the tech come out during those hours can end up costing less than taking time off to be there during the day.

Something in the House Is Highly Temperature Sensitive

Humans can usually handle a hot night at home in a place like Cleveland, but certain pets, such as various types of fish or lizards, will overheat far faster. In these cases, getting the AC working again quickly is absolutely essential. Certain types of antiques and collectibles are also sensitive to heat, and if they can’t be put into the fridge for the night, the AC must be used to keep them at the temperatures needed for good preservation. Calling emergency repair in either of these scenarios is definitely worth the money.

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