Get Your AC Ready for Florida Summer: A Homeowner’s Checklist

Florida summers are brutal on air conditioners. A little prep now prevents the dreaded mid-July breakdown. Here’s your checklist.

What you can do yourself

• Replace your air filter
• Clear leaves and debris around the outdoor unit
• Make sure vents are open and unblocked
• Test your thermostat and replace batteries
• Check that the condensate drain isn’t clogged

What a pro should handle

A professional tune-up cleans coils, checks refrigerant and electrical connections, and catches worn parts before they fail in the heat.

Why timing matters

Booking maintenance in spring beats the summer rush — and means your system is ready before the worst heat hits. Schedule your tune-up today.

Related: Before summer, it’s worth knowing what a dirty evaporator coil does to your AC, and how salt air corrodes outdoor units if you’re near the water.