Anthony Condino's Heating and Air Conditioning service has been on call nearly 24 hours a day and seven days a week in South Philadelphia.
At Lombardi's Prime Meats, the capacitor shorted out on the cooling unit on the roof, threatening the supply of fresh meat.
"With this kind of heat, the meat could spoil and everybody's uncomfortable. It's a bad situation," said shop owner Anthony Lombardi.
Repairmen try to respond as fast as they can when it's a commercial business:
"Even if it's residential, it's still the same; they might have a heart condition. We respond as fast as possible," said repairman Anthony Condino.
Sarah Salandria was preparing dinner when she noticed a temperature rise, and it wasn't due to her oven.
"This is not good on a day like today, not good at all," said Salandria.
A power surge shut her unit down.
"It just went on lock out and we had to reset it," said Condino.
If your air conditioner shuts down, Condino has some suggestion before you call a repairman.
Condino says that these are just a few simple tips that could help you avoid an unnecessary bill.
