August 2026 Field Report: Storms, Humidity, and Commercial Work
Storm damage to circuit boards, humidity concerns, dirty ductwork in Nokomis, a condenser coil leak in Gulfport, and new commercial work in Southwest Florida.
Field Report · Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida August 2026 report, published
What We Saw This Month
- Humidity issues and indoor air quality concerns
- Over current and under current problems with circuit boards during thunderstorm activity
- A new high velocity project on Davis Islands in South Tampa
- New commercial clients in Sarasota County
Storm Season Was Hard on Equipment
Heavy rains and thunderstorms moved through Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida throughout August. Our technicians saw a lot of over current and under current issues with circuit boards during this stretch of thunderstorm activity.
Circuit boards control when your system turns on, when the fan runs, and when the outdoor unit starts. When power surges or drops during a storm, those boards can be damaged and the system may stop working or behave in ways that do not make sense.
If your system will not start after a storm, check your thermostat and breaker first. If the breaker trips again after you reset it, leave it off and call for service instead of resetting it repeatedly.
Humidity and Indoor Air Quality
Humid weather kept systems running long hours, and we answered a lot of questions about humidity and indoor air quality. One common issue was drain lines backing up. Read our customer question on why your drain line needs a trap to learn more.
Before Photos From the Field
Dirty ductwork and coil leaks are two problems our team runs into often. In Nokomis, we found ductwork with heavy buildup behind the supply vent. Our air duct cleaning service is built for situations like this.
In Gulfport, we found a condenser coil leak on an outdoor unit. A coil leak lets refrigerant escape, which reduces cooling and makes the system run longer to keep up.
Commercial Work Across Southwest Florida
We are seeing a lot of new commercial clients in Sarasota County taking advantage of our excellent pricing.
Our team also worked on a commercial package unit at the Ellenton outlet mall this month. A package unit holds the main heating and cooling components in a single cabinet, which is why you often see them on commercial rooftops.
A New High Velocity Project on Davis Islands
We started a new high velocity project on Davis Islands in South Tampa. High velocity systems use small, flexible supply lines and compact outlets, which makes them a good fit for homes where traditional ductwork is hard to install.
Featured Repair of the Month
Our featured repair this month took place in Tampa, where a homeowner had been quoted $7,500 for a new compressor. Read how a loose wire and a dirty condenser coil turned out to be the real problem in A $7,500 Compressor Quote Turned Into a Simple Repair in Tampa.
What Our Customers Are Saying
Shawn Dupuis gave great recommendations and answered all of my questions. Amazing and fast service. 100% satisfaction from a lifelong customer.
Steven, August 24, 2026
Shawn is great with air conditioning and with explaining it to our clients.
Welcome to the Team
Welcome to the Eskimo Bros family, David and Haris!
More Recent Jobs
- A $7,500 Compressor Quote Turned Into a Simple Repair in Tampa Another company quoted a new compressor for $7,500. The real problem was a loose wire and a dirty condenser coil.
- Why Your Air Conditioner Drain Line Needs a Trap A customer cleared their own drain line and removed the trap. Here is why that small curve of pipe matters.