I had a recent call from a homeowner whose AC decided to quit on the hottest day of the year. Turns out, the cause was a squirrel that chewed through the wiring. Who knew nature had such a funny sense of timing? It made me laugh while I was sweating to get things fixed! Anyone else have wacky repair stories like this?
Squirrels can be real troublemakers — i’ve had a few late-night calls myself when the temperature spikes. It’s always a good idea to check your outdoor units regularly for any potential critter access.
, it drives me nuts when critters pull stunts like that, especially during a heatwave! I had a similar case last August where a raccoon got into one of my clients’ units, and it took hours to fix everything instead of the usual quick repair. It’s so important to keep those outdoor units clear — maybe some fencing would help; @slee, have you ever run into any raccoon-related issues?
Isn’t it wild how critters can wreak havoc? A couple of summers ago, I had a raccoon decide my client’s unit was an ideal napping spot. After that, I used some mesh fencing around the base, and it’s helped a ton.