Custom Air & Plumbing provides AC tune-ups for homeowners throughout Sarasota and the surrounding Gulf Coast communities. A tune-up is a scheduled maintenance visit where our licensed technicians spray and sanitize the evaporator coil, clean the drain, test the electrical components, and measure your cooling system's performance.
On the Gulf Coast, cooling demand runs year-round, and a system that rarely gets an off season can quickly make it known if there's a weak point. Schedule your AC tune-up with Custom Air & Plumbing online, through our 24/7 website chat, or by phone. A licensed technician will spray and sanitize the coil, clean the drain, and test the system's electrical components and refrigerant pressures. Year-round cooling needs maintenance that keeps pace.
What Our AC Tune-Up Includes
Our licensed technicians work a detailed checklist across the indoor and outdoor equipment:
- We test operating pressures with refrigerant gauges and check airflow temperatures at the air handler.
- We spray and sanitize the evaporator coil, which matters in a humid climate.
- We clean the drain pan and drain lines so condensate keeps moving out of the house.
- We check the safety float controls that shut the system down before a clogged drain floods your ceiling.
- We check capacitors against factory levels, test relays, and inspect the condenser contactor points.
- We check the reversing valve's operation on heat pump systems.
- We check compressor amps against full load ratings and the air handler motor's amperage.
- We check the accumulator and connections for potential refrigerant leaks and check for rust and corrosion.
- We change a standard one-inch filter, calibrate the thermostat, lubricate the condenser motor and bearings as needed, and wipe down the condenser.
Why Year-Round Cooling Changes The Maintenance Math
Year-round cooling means every month deposits moisture on the coil, pulls dust through the filter, and sends condensate down the same drain line. Biological growth in that warm, wet environment is why we sanitize the coil and clean the drain rather than just inspecting them.
Humid, salt-tinged air also works on cabinets, coils, and electrical terminals, which is why rust and corrosion checks are on our list. Catching corrosion at a terminal is a small fix; finding it after the terminal fails means a repair visit. Following a regular service schedule is also how you maintain your manufacturer's warranty.
Why Choose Custom Air & Plumbing
Our licensed team handles repair, maintenance, and installation across both HVAC and plumbing, so the company that tunes your air conditioner is the same one you call when a drain line or a water heater acts up. One company covers both.
If the tune-up turns up a failing component, our AC repair team can take it from there. You can book online, start a conversation in the 24/7 website chat, or call the office.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
Your technician services the outdoor condenser and the indoor air handler, runs the system while measuring its performance, and reviews the findings with you in plain language. For heat pump homes, the reversing valve check also covers the heating side. Our broader air conditioning services are available for anything the visit reveals.
Membership Agreements for Scheduled Maintenance
Our membership agreements pair two tune-ups a year, one for cooling and one for heating, with discounted service and overtime fees and a one-year labor warranty on repairs. Plan A adds priority scheduling and a repair discount, and combined plans add plumbing check-ups for whole-home coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do Florida AC drain lines clog so often?
The drain line stays wet nearly year-round in a warm climate, which lets algae and biological buildup grow inside it. A clog backs condensate into the pan, and without a working float switch, into your ceiling. Cleaning the pan and lines, and testing the float controls, addresses that failure directly.
What does sanitizing the evaporator coil accomplish?
The coil is cold and wet in a humid climate, which makes it a growth surface for the biological buildup behind musty AC smells. Sanitizing removes that growth, which improves the air the system delivers and restores the coil's heat transfer.
How many tune-ups per year does a Sarasota system need?
Our membership agreements include two tune-ups a year, one for cooling and one for heating, and a system that runs year-round benefits from that rhythm. A single annual tune-up is still better than none.
Do you check for refrigerant leaks during the tune-up?
Yes. We test operating pressures with gauges, check the accumulator and connections for potential leaks, and check the coil condition. Low pressure readings point to a leak, and the technician will explain your options for locating and repairing it.
Can I combine an AC tune-up with a plumbing check?
Yes. Custom Air & Plumbing services both HVAC and plumbing, and our combined membership agreements pair HVAC tune-ups with plumbing inspections. Mention both when you schedule.