Lower Utility Bills & Stop AC Breakdowns
In a climate where an air conditioner runs close to year-round, maintenance isn't seasonal housekeeping — it's what keeps a hard-working system from failing in August. A/C Now runs preventive tune-up plans across the Treasure Coast and northern Palm Beach County that protect both the cooling and heating side of the heat pumps most local homes rely on.
The salt-tinged coastal humidity works on your equipment all year — corroding coils, clogging condensate drains with algae, and drifting the refrigerant charge out of spec. A thorough tune-up catches that early: clearing the drain line before it backs up onto your floor, washing the outdoor coil that collects road grime and salt, verifying the charge, and checking electrical connections and capacitors before they fail on the hottest day. In the coastal and canal neighborhoods where moisture and salt load run higher, we pay extra attention to drainage and coil condition.
Maintenance Comfort Shield Protection Plans
Gold Plan
- 🟢2 Annual 21-Point Precision Tune-Ups
- 🟢$39 Member Diagnostic Fee (Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM; $129 after-hours/weekends)
- 🟢15% Discount on Parts & Labor Repairs
Platinum Plan
- ★4 Annual Precision Tune-Ups
- ★$39 Member Diagnostic Fee (Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM; $129 after-hours/weekends)
- ★15% Discount on Parts & Labor Repairs
One-Time Precision Tune-Up
Get a full 21-point system evaluation, chemical drain line flush, and condenser coil rinse for a flat one-time rate of $99 (Normally $129). Perfect for annual compliance or system check-ups.
Request Your Maintenance Appointment
Secure your priority tune-up today. Our 21-point checklist tune-up will inspect blower motors, verify capacitors, and chemically flush drain pans and lines.
*Standard business hours diagnostic fee is $89 ($39 for Comfort Shield Protection Plan members). After-hours weekdays and weekend emergency diagnostic service is $169 ($129 for members).
Florida AC Hurricane Hardening & Snowbird Re-Open Checklists
Protect your air conditioner from tropical storm power surges, salt-air corrosion, and long-absence humidity damage with our verified Florida checklists.
AC Hurricane Hardening Checklist
Follow these steps before and after major Florida tropical storms to prevent compressor burn-out and flooding:
- ✓ Pre-Storm Circuit Breaker Cut: Shut off your AC breaker 30 mins before landfall to protect capacitors from voltage spikes during grid surges.
- ✓ Tie-Down Strap Audit: Verify outdoor condenser hurricane straps meet Florida 160+ MPH wind load code requirements.
- ✓ Pre-Cool Thermal Mass: Drop indoor thermostat 3° lower 4 hours before storm prep so your home stays cool during power outages.
- ✓ Post-Storm Startup Delay: Wait 15 mins after grid power restoration before resetting breakers to let transformer voltage stabilize.
- ✓ Certified $59 Pre-Storm Security Inspection: Book a professional physical hurricane tie-down and electrical security audit before storm landfall (Learn More & Book $59 Inspection).
Snowbird Home Re-Open Checklist
Essential pre-occupancy inspection steps for seasonal homeowners returning to Port St. Lucie & Martin County:
- ✓ Condensate Line Vinegar Flush: Pour 1/2 cup white vinegar into drain line T-pipe to clear algae build-up from summer vacancy.
- ✓ Humidistat & Wi-Fi Sync: Calibrate humidistat targets (under 55% RH) and test remote Wi-Fi thermostat accessibility.
- ✓ Coil & Filter Inspection: Replace media air filter and inspect indoor air handler drain pan for standing water before continuous operation.
- ✓ Book Pre-Season Tune-Up: Schedule your $99 one-time 21-point precision tune-up (normally $129) to help maintain peak efficiency.
Ductless Mini-Split Maintenance
Ductless systems need servicing more often than most owners expect, and Florida humidity is the reason. The indoor head draws room air across a coil sitting inches behind its filters, so dust, pet hair and the biofilm our climate encourages collect exactly where they choke airflow — and unlike a central system, there is no filter rack in a hallway reminding you it is due.
A ductless tune-up is a genuinely different job from a central service. We pull and wash the head's mesh filters, clean the blower wheel and evaporator coil where mold and slime take hold, flush a condensate line that drains by gravity from a unit mounted high on a wall, inspect line-set insulation for the sun damage that is routine on the Treasure Coast, and verify charge and inverter operation at the outdoor unit. A neglected head loses capacity quietly, and it usually starts to smell before it starts to fail.
HVAC Equipment & Environmental Factors on the Treasure Coast & Palm Beaches
A/C Now LLC provides comprehensive, preventive HVAC maintenance across the Treasure Coast. Since most local homes rely on heat pumps, our maintenance programs protect both the cooling and heating capabilities of your system.
We perform complete 21-point audits covering refrigerant levels, electrical contact wear, condensate drainage safety, and coil condition. We keep systems running efficiently through intense summer humidity and occasional winter cold snaps.
🌧️ Climate Reality Check: High Water Table & Humidity Control
Heavy summer downpours and high local water tables create extreme indoor humidity loads. We size variable-speed inverter equipment and elevated hurricane pads so the system keeps up with the humidity load, and the outdoor unit sits above standing water.
Frequently Asked AC Maintenance Questions
Common questions about maintenance schedules, warranties and the Comfort Shield plan.
What is covered in your HVAC maintenance program?
We clean coils, flush drains, inspect electrical terminals, test safety float switches, measure motor amperage, and verify thermostat accuracy.
Do you offer maintenance plans for Treasure Coast homeowners?
Yes, our Comfort Shield Protection plan includes two scheduled visits per year, priority booking, discounted $39 diagnostic fees (Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM), and parts discounts.
Will regular AC maintenance help lower my monthly electric bill?
Yes. Dirty condenser coils, low refrigerant levels, and weak electrical capacitors force your compressor to work harder, using more energy. Bi-annual maintenance keeping components clean and operating correctly can reduce monthly cooling energy costs by 10% to 15%.
How often should a ductless mini-split be serviced in Florida?
Once a year at minimum, and the filters want rinsing every month or two in a household with pets or heavy use. Our long cooling season and high humidity mean a head that would stay clean for years up north will grow biofilm on the blower wheel here in a single summer.
Why does my mini-split smell musty when it starts up?
That is almost always moisture and biological growth on the blower wheel and evaporator coil inside the indoor head — the classic Florida symptom. Rinsing the mesh filters will not reach it; the wheel and coil need a proper cleaning, which is part of a full ductless service.