AC units in Lake Worth should be professionally serviced twice a year — once in spring (before peak cooling season) and once in fall (after hurricane season). Lake Worth's position less than a mile from the Atlantic and year-round 70%+ humidity makes strict biannual maintenance essential.
A proper biannual Lake Worth AC tune-up includes:
- Condenser coil cleaning (critical for all Lake Worth homes given the coastal exposure)
- Evaporator coil inspection and cleaning
- Refrigerant pressure and charge check
- Capacitor and contactor testing (the #1 and #2 failure parts in Florida heat)
- Blower motor amp-draw reading
- Drain line flush (humidity makes drains clog year-round — the single most common cause of water leaks, and particularly damaging in historic homes with original flooring)
- Thermostat calibration
- Electrical connection tightening
Homes east of Federal Highway and along South Ocean Boulevard should consider a third salt-rinse service in summer to protect outdoor condenser coils, which are particularly vulnerable along the barrier-island corridor.
Gulfstream Cooling offers maintenance plans built for the Lake Worth climate. Call (561) 531-3665 to schedule.