Southwest Florida brings some of the state's hottest, longest summers — and hurricane season, which is hard on AC electronics. Here are real 2026 repair ranges for the Fort Myers and Cape Coral area.
| Repair | Symptom | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Capacitor | Hums, won't start | $150–$400 |
| Control board (storm surge) | Erratic or dead unit after a storm | $400–$700 |
| Refrigerant recharge | Low charge / leak | $200–$700 |
| Leak repair + recharge | Seal the leak | $500–$1,600 |
| Compressor | No cooling at all | $1,300–$2,900 |
| Full replacement | Old / storm-damaged | $5,800–$12,500 |
Fort Myers sits in prime hurricane territory, and power surges from storms are a leading cause of fried AC control boards and capacitors here. Flooding can also damage outdoor units. After a storm, if your AC is acting erratic or dead, a surge-damaged board is a common and fixable culprit — but insurance may cover storm damage, so document it.
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