Tempe's Rising Temperatures: Is Your AC Ready for 2025?

Let’s be honest.

It’s not even June yet and Tempe’s already heating up like a preheated oven.

Every year it’s the same story.

People wait too long, the AC dies, and they’re stuck googling AC repair Tempe while sweating through their couch.

Don't be that person this year.

This blog is your wake-up call.
Not a lecture.
Not a sales pitch.
Just the real stuff you should’ve already done—and still can—before your system taps out.

2025 Isn’t Playing Around—Why Tempe ACs Are Struggling

We’re seeing more 110°+ days.

Longer heatwaves.

That’s not just bad for you—it’s brutal for your air conditioning.

Your system wasn’t made to run full blast 24/7 without some TLC.
If you haven’t prepped it yet, you’re gambling with comfort and cash.

What Makes AC Systems Fail When It’s Hottest

Olive Air and Heating LLC has seen it all.

Here’s what typically breaks first:

• Clogged filters → suffocates your unit

• Low refrigerant → system can’t cool, just spins

• Worn capacitors or motors → it starts… then stops… then dies

• Dirty coils → kills efficiency, spikes bills

Most of these are preventable.

But only if you catch them early.

What You Can Do Right Now (That Actually Helps)

No nonsense. No fancy tools. Just straight-up action:

1. Swap That Filter

This isn’t a suggestion—it’s mandatory.

Old filter = bad airflow = higher energy bill + premature burnout.

Set a reminder.
Do it every 30-60 days max.

2. Clear Off the Outside Unit

Leaves, pet hair, overgrown bushes?

Block airflow → cause overheating → system shuts down.

Give it space. Like a full 2 feet all around.

3. Stop Micromanaging the Thermostat

Set it and forget it.

Constantly dropping and raising the temp?
You’re forcing your unit to overwork.

It’s like slamming the gas and brakes in stop-and-go traffic.
You wear it down fast.

4. Schedule a Pre-Summer Inspection

This is what separates prepared homeowners from the “panic repair” crowd.

Let a pro catch:

• Leaks

• Electrical issues

• Dying parts

• Underperforming zones

It’s cheaper now than during a 100°+ emergency call.

Real Story From a Tempe Local

Last year, a customer called Olive Air sweating bullets.

Mid-July. 112 degrees. AC completely dead.

Turned out the capacitor was $15 to replace…
But by then the fan motor fried too.

Whole job? $800+
Painful.

All avoidable.
One $89 tune-up would’ve caught it.

FAQs – What Tempe Homeowners Keep Asking

Q: Do I really need to check my AC if it’s “working fine”?
Yes. That’s like skipping a check-up because you feel healthy.
It’s about prevention, not damage control.

Q: How often should I get a pro inspection?
Once a year—minimum. Preferably before May.

Q: What if I hear strange noises or smell something weird?
Shut it down and call a tech. Sounds and smells usually mean something’s burning, leaking, or about to snap.

Final Word

If you’re in Tempe and want to avoid the “AC repair roulette” this summer…

Now’s the time.

Your system won’t survive 2025’s heat on luck alone.
Get ahead of it.

Because here’s the truth:

You can pay a little now, or a lot later.

Your call.

📍 Olive Air and Heating LLC
📞 (480) 405-0798
🌐 www.oliveairandheating.com
📍 1873 S Colt Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85295

Serving Tempe with honest, fast, and reliable AC repair when you need it most.