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 look after the cooling side of your system and, if you have a heat pump, the heating side as well.
The salt-tinged coastal humidity works on your equipment all year — corroding coils and clogging condensate drains with algae. A 21-point tune-up gets ahead of the parts that wear fastest, and its checklist includes a rinse of the salt and road grime off the outdoor coil, an inspection of the blower wheel that moves air through your home, and a test of the capacitor, a small part that tends to give out in peak heat. Between visits, keep the condensate drain clear, because a backed-up line can put water on your floor.
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 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
One-Time Precision Tune-Up
Get a full 21-point tune-up, including the outdoor coil rinse, blower wheel inspection and capacitor test, for a flat one-time rate of $99 (Normally $129). A good fit if you want a single visit without joining a plan.
$99 per system, residential only. Repairs and parts extra. Offer ends October 31, 2026.
Request Your Maintenance Appointment
Book your tune-up today. Choose a plan or a one-time visit, pick a preferred date, and use the notes box to flag any noise, leak or warm room.
*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 these two practical Florida checklists.
AC Hurricane Hardening Checklist
Steps to take before and after a Florida tropical storm:
- ✓ Pre-Cool Thermal Mass: While you still have power, set the thermostat a few degrees cooler so the house holds some coolness.
- ✓ Tie-Down Strap Audit: Confirm straps and pad anchors are tight.
- ✓ Pre-Storm Breaker Cut: Then turn off the AC breaker to block surges.
- ✓ Post-Storm Restart Check: Wait for steady power; if the unit flooded or took debris, leave it off until it's inspected.
- ✓ $59 Pre-Storm Inspection: Have a technician check the system early in the season (Learn More & Book $59 Inspection).
Snowbird Home Re-Open Checklist
Essential pre-occupancy inspection steps for seasonal homeowners coming back after the summer away:
- ✓ 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. The head's mesh filters need washing, the blower wheel and evaporator coil behind them are where mold and slime take hold, and the condensate line drains by gravity from a unit mounted high on a wall. 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
Across the Treasure Coast and the Palm Beaches, A/C Now LLC offers maintenance two ways: a one-time 21-point tune-up, or a Comfort Shield plan with tune-ups through the year. Pick whichever fits how hard your system works and how often the house sits empty.
A 21-point tune-up is a chance to catch a weak part before it gives out on the hottest day of the year, and anything that needs fixing is quoted at a flat rate before work begins. Between visits, change the filter on schedule and keep shrubs, mulch and yard debris clear of the outdoor unit so it can breathe, whether it is cooling through a humid August or heating through a winter cold snap.
🌧️ Climate Reality Check: High Water Table & Humidity Control
Long, humid summers make moisture removal as important as cooling, and an oversized system that cools fast and shuts off leaves the air damp. Downpours on ground with a high water table can also leave a unit at grade standing in water; an elevated equipment stand, which A/C Now installs, lifts it clear.
Frequently Asked AC Maintenance Questions
Common questions about maintenance schedules and the Comfort Shield plan.
What is covered in your HVAC maintenance program?
Every 21-point tune-up includes an outdoor coil rinse, a blower wheel inspection and a capacitor test. The checklist also takes in a condensate drain flush, the electrical terminals, a float switch test, the compressor's amp draw, the refrigerant pressures and a thermostat check.
Do you offer maintenance plans for Treasure Coast homeowners?
Yes. The Comfort Shield Gold Plan is $155 a year with two tune-ups and priority scheduling, and the Platinum Plan is $295 a year with four tune-ups. Members on either plan pay a $39 diagnostic (Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM) and get 15% off parts and labor on repairs.
Will regular AC maintenance help lower my monthly electric bill?
It can. A dirty condenser coil, a refrigerant leak or a weak capacitor makes the compressor work harder and draw more power, so keeping the system clean and catching worn parts early helps hold cooling costs down.
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 themselves need a proper cleaning.