AC Maintenance · Northeast Florida
A tune-up should be a measured checkup. We clean what needs cleaning, test the parts that wear out, and show you the readings so you know where your system stands.
At a glance
Why this happens in Florida
Drain lines are the classic Florida problem. Your AC pulls a lot of water out of humid air, and the warm, dark drain line is a good place for algae and slime to grow.
When the line clogs, water backs up into the pan. If a float switch is installed, it shuts the system off. If not, water can overflow into a ceiling or closet.
Coils load up too. A dirty indoor coil can’t absorb heat or pull moisture as well, and outdoor coils collect pollen, grass and dirt. Near the coast, salt air adds corrosion.
Florida systems also log more hours, so capacitors and contactors wear out sooner. Catching a weak capacitor at a tune-up beats having it fail in August.
What we check
A tune-up is more than rinsing off the outdoor unit. Each item below is tested, cleaned or adjusted, and you see the readings.
We tell you what we found and what can wait. Want visits on a regular schedule? See the maintenance plan.
Between visits
Check the filter monthly and change it when it looks gray or clogged. A clogged filter cuts airflow, raises run time and can freeze the indoor coil.
Keep plants, mulch and grass clippings a couple of feet back so the unit can move air freely. Don’t pressure-wash the coil, because the fins bend easily and block airflow.
How it works
Call (904) 467-1100 or book online, Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 8 PM.
Mr Gary works through the checklist and shows you the numbers, including any that are drifting out of range.
If a repair is needed, you get a written quote before any work. For a breakdown call, the $129 diagnostic fee is waived when you go ahead with a recommended repair over $250.
Straight answers
At least once a year, ideally in spring before the heavy cooling season. If you have a heat pump, a fall visit checks the heating side too.
Your AC removes a lot of water from humid air, and algae and slime grow in the warm, wet drain line. Over time that buildup blocks the line and water backs up into the pan.
Many drain lines have an access port where a cup of distilled white vinegar every month or two helps slow algae growth, but check your equipment manual first. If water is already backing up, turn the system off and call.
Check it monthly. In Florida’s long cooling season, many 1-inch filters need changing every one to three months, and more often with pets or dust.
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