CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. — Air conditioning technicians like Justin Andrews with Berry Good Heating and Air are working tirelessly to keep homes cool across Georgia as temperatures soar.
“And when it gets hot, like I said, we’re running nonstop. You know what I mean? Nonstop,” said Andrews.
Andrews let Channel 2’s Michael Doudna tag along for one of his calls.
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He said number of service calls for A/C repairs can more than double during heat waves.
“We go from an average of six calls up to about 13 a day,” he said.
The increased demand is due to A/C units overheating, which can lead to compressor or capacitor failures.
Mandy Collins, a Georgia native, described the discomfort of summers without a functioning air conditioner, saying it can make life unbearable.
“You get like a ... You feel claustrophobic. I can’t live like that,” she said.
To prevent breakdowns, Berry recommends regular maintenance of AC units similar to how one would maintain a car.
In the meantime, Andrews and his coworkers continue to crisscross the metro area, restoring the sweet hum of air conditioning units for homeowners.
“For me, it’s really sweet because that means I get to head on to the next one,” he said.
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