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Homeowner says new AC unit failed just days after installation; contractor’s work investigated
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Susan Campbell, Jordan Gartner , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The homeowner, Wendi Sinclair, reported problems with the unit, including it running non-stop and a significant temperature difference.
A homeowner in Arizona is experiencing issues with her air conditioner. The unit was purchased from Summer Heating and Air last summer, but it failed shortly after installation. The homeowner, Wendi Sinclair, reported problems with the unit, including it running non-stop and a significant temperature difference.
Over the course of a year, the issues persisted, with the unit shutting off and on repeatedly and a leak being detected. Further details about the situation and the contractor's response are available from the source, KPHO/Gray News, which has been investigating the contractor's work.
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Category: local Published: August 8, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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