Central Florida runs its AC harder than almost anywhere in the country. Manufacturers design for 1,500–2,000 cooling hours per year. Florida systems easily hit 3,500.
Spring tune-up (March–May)
- —Coil cleaning (indoor and outdoor)
- —Refrigerant pressure check, leak inspection
- —Capacitor microfarad test
- —Contactor inspection
- —Condensate drain flush + biocide tablet
- —Filter replacement
Fall heating check (October–November)
- —Heat-mode operational test
- —Heat strip amperage check (electric heat)
- —Reversing valve operation (heat pumps)
- —Thermostat calibration
Frequently asked
Quick answers, straight up.
How long does a real tune-up take?
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60–90 minutes for a single-system home. If it's done in 20 minutes it wasn't a tune-up — it was a service call disguised as one.
