AC units in West Palm Beach should be professionally serviced twice a year — once in spring (before peak cooling season) and once in fall (after hurricane season). This is twice the national recommendation, because West Palm Beach runs its AC 10–11 months per year and coastal-adjacent humidity accelerates wear on every component.
A proper biannual West Palm Beach AC tune-up includes:
- Condenser coil cleaning (critical for homes east of I-95 due to salt 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 mold and algae clog drains year-round — the most common cause of water leaks)
- Thermostat calibration
- Electrical connection tightening
Homes close to the Intracoastal Waterway or along Flagler Drive should consider a third salt-rinse service in summer to protect outdoor condenser coils.
Gulfstream Cooling offers maintenance plans built for the West Palm Beach climate. Call (561) 531-3665 to schedule your next tune-up.