Person working on AC unit shocked in Palm Beach Gardens A person working on an air conditioning unit is shocked in Palm Beach Gardens. Ari Hait has the story from the scene. Person working on AC unit shocked in Palm Beach GardensAri Hait has the story from the scene.WINTER PARK, Fla. - The hot July temperatures in Central Florida have some air-conditioning companies working overtime, with twice the number of service calls than this time last year.[WEATHER: Extended forecast | [DOWNLOAD: Pinpoint, Hurricane apps | [MORE: Hurricane info | Get Results for Hurricane Season] Crews from One Stop Cooling and Heating said they are on track to perform about 1,200 service repairs this week.Jason Arthur, vice president of consumer services at One Stop Cooling and Heating, said many people are calling with working units that can't keep up with the heat. "They're thinking that their system is not working right, but it's actually doing everything that it can. It's just too hot out," Arthur said.

With temperatures in the upper 90s and "feels like" heat reaching 110 degrees, Arthur said some AC units are taking hours to drop the thermostat just a few degrees.how to remove an air conditioner unit without losing gas "Just because your thermostat is set to 78 and it might be 80 degrees, it actually is doing what it's supposed to do, and it can't keep up with that heat," he said.ac unit design One Stop representatives said one way to prevent a breakdown during the summertime is with preventative maintenance twice a year.how many tons ac unit do i needMeanwhile, the American Red Cross issued reminders this week because of the extreme heat in Central Florida."Excessive heat can be deadly; it has caused more deaths in recent years than all other weather events," said Linda Jorge Carbone, chief executive officer for the Central Florida region.

"We want everyone to stay safe during the hot weather and have some reminders for them to follow when the weather is hot and humid."Never leave children or pets in the car. The inside temperature of the car can quickly reach 120 degrees.Other heat safety steps include: Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids. Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol. Avoid extreme temperature changes. Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing. Avoid dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays. Slow down, stay indoors and avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day. Postpone outdoor games and activities. Use a buddy system when working in excessive heat. Take frequent breaks if working outdoors. Check on family, friends and neighbors who do not have air conditioning, who spend much of their time alone or who are more likely to be affected by the heat. Check on animals frequently to ensure that they are not suffering from the heat.

Make sure they have plenty of cool water. If someone doesn’t have air conditioning, they should choose places to go to for relief from the heat during the warmest part of the day (schools, libraries, theaters, malls).In addition, excessive heat can lead to sunburn, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.If someone is experiencing heat cramps in the legs or abdomen, get them to a cooler place, have them rest, lightly stretch the affected muscle, and replenish their fluids with a half a glass (about 4 ounces) of cool water every 15 minutes.If someone is exhibiting signs of heat exhaustion (cool, moist, pale or flushed skin, heavy sweating, headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness exhaustion), move them to a cooler place, remove or loosen tight clothing and spray the person with water or apply cool, wet cloths or towels to the skin. If they are conscious, give small amounts of cool water to drink. Make sure the person drinks slowly. Watch for changes in condition. If the person refuses water, vomits or begins to lose consciousness, call 911 or the local emergency number.