Hills, shade trees and older ductwork around Brooksville
Brooksville has more change in elevation than most of Hernando County, and many streets run under heavy tree cover. US-41 and SR-50 carry traffic through town, but plenty of homes sit on quiet side streets with deep lots and oaks overhead. Shade can take a little heat off the outdoor unit, yet it also drops leaves, moss and seed pods into the coil fins.
Inside older houses the air handler may sit in a closet or attic space that has been patched more than once, and flexible duct can sag, kink or pull loose over time. A window unit added to cool one stubborn room is often a sign that the main system is not delivering air where it should.
