Rolando’s HVAC Addresses Air Conditioning Repair Concerns as Tampa Enters Hurricane Season’s Peak
TAMPA, FL – September 16, 2026 – Rolando’s HVAC, a family-owned Tampa air conditioning company, is addressing air conditioning repair concerns as systems that have run nearly nonstop since spring start to show it, just as the Atlantic hurricane season reaches its historical peak. The company says many late-summer repair calls involve parts that have been under months of continuous cooling demand, especially on systems that missed spring service or were already showing signs of wear.
By late summer, most Tampa Bay air conditioners have logged a full season of near-continuous run time, and that cumulative load is when small issues can turn into no-cool calls. Rolando’s HVAC technicians report the repairs they are fielding most right now trace back to a familiar handful of components: faulty thermostats, refrigerant leaks, strained electrical connections, and motors or compressors worn down by months of nonstop cycling, the same issues the company lists among its most common air conditioning repairs. According to ENERGY STAR‘s home cooling guidance, homeowners should inspect, clean, or change air conditioner filters about once a month during the cooling season and schedule a professional tune-up each spring that checks refrigerant levels, cleans the evaporator and condenser coils, and inspects electrical connections. The program says that kind of upkeep can help prevent gradual strain from turning into a breakdown months later.
“The systems that fail on us in September usually aren’t broken by one big thing,” said Rolando Mojarrieta, owner of Rolando’s HVAC. “They’re often the ones that skipped a spring tune-up and just kept running. A capacitor that’s been struggling since June, a slow refrigerant leak that started as almost nothing, by now it’s had all summer to get worse.”
The timing compounds the strain. September 10 marks the historical peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, according to the National Hurricane Center, with storm activity running highest from mid-August through mid-October. For a Tampa Bay air conditioning system already worn down by a long cooling season, a storm-driven power interruption, or the added stress that can follow when power is restored, may be enough to turn a struggling unit into a no-cool situation.
“We hear from more homeowners with urgent cooling problems in the weeks around the hurricane season peak than almost any other stretch of the year,” Mojarrieta said. “Between the heat that has built up all summer and the chance of losing power, our advice is simple: do not wait on a system that is already struggling.”
Losing power along with a struggling system raises the stakes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that households have a plan for medications and medical devices that depend on electricity. The agency also cautions that electric fans may stop providing meaningful relief once indoor temperatures rise above 90 degrees and recommends using air conditioning or visiting a cooling center when indoor heat becomes unsafe. Homeowners who plan to run a portable generator during an outage should keep it outdoors, away from windows and doors, and connect only essential appliances, according to the Florida Division of Emergency Management, which warns that generators produce carbon monoxide that cannot be seen or smelled and recommends installing a battery-powered carbon monoxide detector in the home.
Rolando’s HVAC recommends homeowners watch for a few warning signs before a system fails outright:
- Air from the vents no longer feels as cold as it used to.
- Unusual noises from the outdoor condenser or the indoor air handler.
- Indoor humidity stays high even while the system is running.
- An electric bill climbing faster than the weather alone would explain.
- A thermostat that no longer holds a consistent temperature.
“Every year we tell people the same thing: get it looked at before the storm, not after,” Mojarrieta added. “Once you’re standing in a hot house waiting on the power to come back, a working AC is the last thing you want to be gambling on.”
Rolando’s HVAC is available to inspect and repair air conditioning systems across the Tampa Bay area ahead of hurricane season’s peak weeks. Homeowners can schedule an appointment through the company’s website or by calling (813) 373-6804.
About Rolando’s HVAC
Rolando’s HVAC, legally Rolando’s H.V.A.C., LLC, Florida license CAC1820272, is a family-owned air conditioning and heating company based at 5117 W Rio Vista Ave, Tampa, FL 33634. The company serves homeowners across the Tampa Bay area, including Tampa, Town ‘n’ Country, Carrollwood, Westchase, Brandon, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and nearby communities. Rolando’s HVAC provides air conditioning repair, installation, replacement, and maintenance; heating and heat pump services; ductless mini-split systems; ductwork; and indoor air quality solutions. The company is a BBB Accredited Business with an A+ rating and offers 24/7 call service with priority scheduling for urgent cooling needs.
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Company Name: Rolando’s H.V.A.C., LLC
Contact Person: Rolando Mojarrieta
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Phone: (813) 373 6804
Address:5117 W Rio Vista Ave
City: Tampa
State: FL, 33634
Country: United States
Website: https://www.rolandoshvac.com/tampa/
