AC Repairs After Sunday’s Monsoon Storm

Sunday July the 13th saw a very large monsoon storm move through the Phoenix metro area starting in the south east valley and exiting hours later in the northwest valley.  Several areas reported damage from microburst activity.  Residents of the east and south east valley saw power outages, damages to fences, roofs, storage sheds, many trees uprooted, flooded streets and impacts from wind-blown debris. 

The rain totals varied from just sprinkles to an inch in some areas.

While the lower air temperature gave our AC units a bit of a break the airborne dust and debris led to some units needing emergency repairs.  If your air conditioner has stopped or seems to be struggling today it would not hurt to have it looked at.  You would be surprised to see what ends up inside after a severe monsoon storm.

Please remember that Aaron’s Mechanical Services is here to help you with any AC Repair needs, anytime.

Did You Know?

Monsoon storms create some of the biggest weather stories in Arizona every year. According to the National Weather Service, on a typical day during the Arizona Monsoon, powerful thunderstorms develop in the afternoons. As these thunderstorms dissipate, a microburst can produce severe wind gusts – gusts that blow at 57 miles per hour or more. 

The Weather Service says from 1996 through 1999, there were a large number of monsoon weather events in Maricopa County. In the past five years, there has been more than $225 million dollars in damage to the Phoenix metro area from severe thunderstorm wind and hail.

On average, our area gets 56 monsoon days each year. The greatest number of monsoon days locally was 99 – a record set in 1984. In 1962, Phoenix saw the fewest number of monsoon days – just 27. It’s considered t be a monsoon day when the average dew point is at 55 degrees or higher.

August 14, 1996
This may be the costliest storm in Arizona history. A severe thunderstorm and its accompanying downburst hit the northwest portion of the Phoenix metro area – ripping off tile roofs and causing $160 million in damage. An Arizona record wind gust of 115 miles per hour is recorded at the Deer Valley Airport. A few locations had to go without power for several days.

If you are a resident of the Valley of the Sun for more than a few years you know how destructive our Monsoon storms can be. Are you looking for fast and fair AC Repair? Even more important we want you to spend the least amount of money possible while you comfortable. If your AC system or HVAC unit needs repair or replacement please think of us and call at 623-388-4436 and we will come to you and solve your cooling unit’s service needs.

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