Why August Heat Waves Put More Pressure on Your AC
Air conditioner failures in Canton are not evenly spread across the summer. They tend to rise during the three- or four-day August periods when temperatures stay above 90 degrees and nights remain unusually warm. Green Energy AC Heating & Plumbing Repair sees this pattern each summer because prolonged heat pushes cooling systems closer to their operating limits. A heat wave does more than extend AC runtime. High outdoor temperatures change the conditions inside the equipment. Refrigerant pressures rise, electrical current increases, components run hotter, and the amount of useful cooling produced each minute decreases. The system works harder while delivering less cooling when the house needs it most. Canton homes can add further challenges. Many properties near the town common were built in the nineteenth century and received central cooling much later, often with retrofit ductwork installed in restricted spaces. Homes around Ponkapoag and the Blue Hills may have outdoor un...