Fort Myers AC Maintenance Calendar

January

Dry season

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Book the yearly tune-up while contractors are quiet.
Change the filter.
Test heat mode on a cool morning.

February

Dry season

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Rinse dust and pollen off the outdoor coil, power off.
Check the outdoor pad is level.
Look for rust on the cabinet.

March

Warming

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Flush the condensate drain line.
Why it matters
Before the rains.
Trim shrubs two feet back from the unit.
Change the filter.

April

Heat builds

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Switch to cool for the season.
Check the float switch works.
Close blinds on west windows in the afternoon.

May

Last dry weeks

0 of 3 done

Snowbirds: set the AC and humidity before leaving. See snowbird settings.
Change the filter.
Plan any replacement before peak season.

June

Rains and storms begin

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Secure items around the outdoor unit for hurricane season.
Watch the drain pan.
Note where the AC breaker is.

July

Peak humidity

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Check the filter monthly.
Look for sweating vents.
Keep the fan on auto.

August

Hot and wet

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Check the unit after storms.
Check attic ducts after heavy rain.
Change the filter.

September

Storm season peak

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Keep the area around the unit clear.
Flush the drain line again.
Test the surge protector.

October

Rains ease

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Change the filter.
Clear leaves and needles from the condenser.
Check thermostat batteries.

November

Dry season returns

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Seasonal residents back: check for musty smells.
Open windows on cool days.
Change the filter.

December

Mild

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Keep vents clear of furniture and decorations.
Note problems for the January tune-up.
Look for rust after wet weather.

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