What an AC Tune-Up Includes and What Affects the Price

A tune-up is a defined list of checks on the refrigerant system, electrical components, coils, drainage and airflow — not a quick visual look and a filter swap. What changes the price is the equipment, the access, and how much attention the coils and drain line need, and a membership plan can fold the cost of seasonal visits into a flat annual or monthly rate.

What Should Be on the Checklist

A thorough tune-up covers, at minimum:

1. Refrigerant pressure and system operating check
2. Capacitor condition test
3. Contactor inspection for pitting and wear
4. Condenser coil rinse
5. Evaporator coil visual inspection
6. Condensate drain line flush and safety-switch check
7. Blower motor amp draw
8. Air filter check and replacement if needed
9. Temperature split at the supply and return
10. Thermostat calibration check
11. Electrical connection tightening
12. Refrigerant line insulation check

If a visit skips most of this list, it isn't a full tune-up regardless of what it's called on the invoice.

What Changes the Price

• Number of systems — a two-system home takes longer than a single split system
• Equipment type — variable-speed and ductless systems require more diagnostic time
• Access — an attic-mounted air handler or a hard-to-reach outdoor unit adds time
• Condition — a coil that needs a deeper clean, or a drain line with a stubborn clog, takes longer than a routine flush

Rather than quoting a number here, the honest approach is to ask what's included before you compare offers, and to get the specifics in writing. Call (504) 762-0331 and we will tell you what we can do for your system.

How the Membership Plan Covers Tune-Ups

Our membership plan is $199 annually or $19.99 monthly. It includes two seasonal tune-ups per year (spring and fall), a 10% discount on repairs, no after-hours fee as a membership benefit, and a $100 credit toward a future system replacement. For most homeowners who'd otherwise book two separate visits a year, the plan bundles that service into one predictable cost.

Questions Worth Asking Before You Book

• What specifically is checked during the visit?
• Is the price for one system, and does it change for a second unit?
• Is there an additional charge for attic or hard-to-reach equipment?
• What happens if the technician finds a repair need during the visit?