Lessons from a Refrigerator Failure in Ocala's Humid Climate

### Refrigerator Breakdown Near Ocala: What We Learned

Living in the Ocala service area means dealing with Florida's notorious humidity, which can accelerate appliance wear and tear, especially refrigerators. Recently, a homeowner near the Ocala National Forest called us for an emergency repair when their 8-year-old Samsung fridge stopped cooling.

#### What Happened?
- The fridge's condenser coils were clogged with dust and pet hair, a common issue in humid Central Florida homes.
- This caused the compressor to overheat and shut down intermittently.
- The homeowner, with a busy household including two young kids, noticed food spoiling quickly.

#### How We Fixed It
- Our Clermont technicians arrived within 90 minutes.
- We cleaned the coils thoroughly and replaced a faulty compressor relay.
- The unit was tested for 2 hours to ensure stable cooling.

#### Lesson Learned
Regular coil cleaning and early signs of compressor strain shouldn't be ignored, especially in the Greater Orlando Area where humidity stresses appliances more. Preventive maintenance can save costly repairs and food loss.

If you’re in the Lake County or Marion County regions, keeping an eye on appliance vents and scheduling seasonal check-ups is key.

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*Story by SunFixes technician Maria G., serving Ocala and surrounding areas*