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Your AC runs 12 months a year in Orlando. Treat it that way.

Orlando's climate means your air conditioner runs roughly 12 months a year. Not 6 like a northern home. Not 8. Twelve. That's 3 to 4 times the annual run hours of an AC in Ohio. Florida systems wear out faster. Bi-annual maintenance, not once-a-year, is the standard recommendation here.

Why you need more than one tune-up per year

  • Year-round run hours. Your system runs year-round and accumulates 3,000 to 4,000 run hours annually. A northern system runs 1,200. More hours means faster wear on every component.
  • Florida humidity feeds mold and algae. Drain lines and air handlers stay wet most of the year. Blocked drains cause water damage. We flush these every visit.
  • Small refrigerant leaks caught during maintenance cost $150 to fix. The same leak found after compressor failure costs $1,500-plus.
  • A dirty evaporator coil reduces cooling capacity by up to 30%. And forces the compressor to work harder. We clean it every visit.

What we do at every tune-up

  • Thermostat calibration
  • Air filter inspection and replacement (filter cost separate)
  • Evaporator coil inspection and cleaning
  • Condenser coil cleaning
  • Condensate drain line flush and pan inspection
  • Refrigerant level check and leak inspection
  • Capacitor and contactor testing
  • Blower motor inspection
  • Electrical connections tightened and voltage checked
  • Full system performance test plus written report with findings and recommendations.

The ProPlan: maintenance that pays for itself

The ProPlan covers two maintenance visits per year, priority scheduling, no overtime charges, and discounts on all repairs.

It costs $26.99 per month.

A capacitor replacement with the member discount saves you 15%. Most members are break-even after one call.

But the real math is in what you avoid. A $150 tune-up that catches a refrigerant leak prevents a $1,500 compressor repair. That's what the ProPlan actually delivers.

Common questions

AC Maintenance FAQs for Orlando homeowners

  • How often should I service my AC in Orlando?
    Twice per year. Late February or March before cooling season peaks, and October or November after it. Year-round operation in Florida means your system accumulates significantly more run hours than the national average. Once-a-year maintenance isn't enough for a system running 12 months.
  • How much does an AC tune-up cost in Orlando?
    A single tune-up from HVAC Experts costs $89 to $149. ProPlan members receive two visits per year plus repair discounts for less than the cost of one single-visit tune-up at most companies.
  • How often should I change my AC filter in Orlando?
    Every 30 days for standard 1-inch filters. Orlando's humidity and year-round operation load filters faster than national guidelines suggest. A clogged filter is the single most common cause of preventable AC problems.
  • What happens if I skip maintenance in Florida?
    Blocked condensate drains cause water damage inside your home. Refrigerant leaks go undetected until compressor failure. Dirty coils reduce efficiency by 20 to 30%. Capacitors fail on the hottest day of the year. A $150 tune-up prevents each of these. The repairs they avoid cost 10 to 20 times more.