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 $155 Comfort Shield 21-point precision tune-up to help maintain peak efficiency.
HVAC Equipment & Environmental Factors in Hobe Sound, FL
In Hobe Sound, where homes range from wooded inland lots near Jonathan Dickinson State Park to coastal properties by Jupiter Island, maintenance needs are genuinely different across the community. The park-adjacent homes deal with heavy pollen and leaf debris; the island-side properties face salt air off Jupiter Sound. One visit cadence doesn't fit all of them.
Jonathan Dickinson State Park's mix of oak, pine, and palm creates a pollen and debris load that clogs condenser coils faster in Hobe Sound than in open suburban environments — February and March oak pollen season deposits enough fine material on a Hobe Sound condenser to measurably reduce airflow within 30 days of a clean, which is why we schedule Hobe Sound spring maintenance in March rather than May. Bridge Road commercial properties and the seasonal residential rentals adjacent to the bridge corridor run equipment harder during the holiday and snowbird seasons when occupancy spikes — a pre-season maintenance visit in October before the seasonal rush catches whatever deteriorated over the summer. Jupiter Island residents, accessible through Hobe Sound at the bridge, represent some of the highest-value properties we maintain: seasonal occupation, high coastal exposure, and complex multi-zone systems in large estates that require full-day maintenance visits with a senior technician rather than a standard two-hour residential appointment. Gomez neighborhood homes and the older properties south of Bridge Road predate modern drain pan corrosion standards — the original galvanized drain pans are rusting from the inside, and a maintenance visit that doesn't inspect the pan condition is leaving a water damage risk in place.
🌧️ 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 to keep homes dry, mold-free, and flood-protected.
Hobe Sound's proximity to Jupiter Island means we service everything from modest CBS ranch homes to oceanfront estates where the mechanical systems are sophisticated enough to require manufacturer-trained oversight. The gap in system complexity between a $200,000 Hobe Sound home and a Jupiter Island property a quarter-mile away is significant — but the salt exposure challenge is identical for both. Tequesta and the Crossroads shopping area border Hobe Sound to the south, and homeowners in that zone often discover their equipment was spec'd for a slightly drier inland environment when it was originally installed in the early 2000s. Lighthouse Point-adjacent homes right on the water are in the worst corrosion exposure zone in our entire service area — we recommend bi-annual coil cleaning for those properties regardless of plan tier. The seasonal occupancy rhythm in Hobe Sound also means we prioritize pre-season restart checks in October for snowbird clients: reconnecting systems that sat idle all summer requires verifying refrigerant charge, flushing the drain line, and confirming the thermostat batteries and surge protection are intact before the homeowners return.
Frequently Asked AC Maintenance Questions
Get reliable answers on standard HVAC maintenance schedules, active parts warranty upkeep, and our Comfort Shield Protection Plan.
My Hobe Sound home is used seasonally — what maintenance should happen before and after we're away?
Before departure: flush drain lines, set a low standby temperature, and verify the circulation pump timer is set if you have a pool. On return: full startup inspection covering refrigerant charge, capacitor condition, coil cleaning, and drain function. The return inspection catches anything that developed during the vacancy.
How do I protect a Hobe Sound AC system during hurricane season when the home is vacant?
Set the thermostat to 80°F in away mode rather than fully off — this keeps the system dehumidifying and prevents the mold growth that occurs in a sealed, unventilated Florida home. Ensure the outdoor unit's disconnect is accessible but closed, and confirm the drain line is clear before leaving.
Does the proximity to Jonathan Dickinson State Park affect indoor air quality as well as the outdoor unit?
Yes — pollen, spores, and fine particulate from the park's vegetation load up on the indoor evaporator coil as well as the outdoor unit. We clean both coils on every maintenance visit for park-adjacent Hobe Sound properties. A UV air purifier mounted on the indoor coil also helps keep biological growth in check between visits.