On Florida's southeast coast, AC runs nearly year-round, and salt air plus summer storms are hard on equipment. Here's what common repairs cost in 2026 so you can judge a quote fairly.
| Repair | Symptom | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Capacitor | Hums, won't start | $150–$420 |
| Control board (storm surge) | Erratic or dead after a storm | $400–$700 |
| Refrigerant recharge | Low charge / leak | $220–$720 |
| Condenser coil (corrosion) | Leaking outdoor coil | $900–$2,100 |
| Compressor | No cooling | $1,400–$3,000 |
| Full replacement | Old / corroded / storm-damaged | $6,000–$12,800 |
Coastal salt corrodes outdoor coils, and summer lightning and storm surges are a top cause of fried control boards here. After a storm outage, an AC that's erratic or dead is often a surge-damaged board — a common, fixable repair, and one your insurance may cover, so document any storm damage.
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