Professional Commercial HVAC Maintenance & Tune-Up in Galveston, TX

Commercial HVAC on the Gulf Coast should be serviced quarterly. The twice-a-year schedule that works fine for inland businesses isn't enough when salt air, extreme humidity, and hurricane season are constantly working against your equipment. Skipping a service cycle down here doesn't just reduce efficiency — it lets corrosion gain a foothold that costs real money to fix.

Why Quarterly Instead of Twice a Year

Here's what happens between service visits on a commercial system in Galveston County:

Weeks 1-4: Salt deposits begin forming on condenser coils. Efficiency drops 5-10% as airflow through the fins decreases.

Weeks 5-8: Salt combines with humidity to create a corrosive film on coils, cabinet surfaces, and electrical contacts. Condensate drains start accumulating biological growth in the warm, wet environment.

Weeks 9-12: Coil efficiency has dropped 15-20%. The compressor works harder to compensate, increasing energy consumption and wear. Electrical contacts may begin intermittent failures.

Beyond 12 weeks: Corrosion penetrates protective coatings. Pinhole leaks develop in coils. Drain pans overflow. Mold establishes in the air handler. You're now looking at repair costs, not just maintenance costs.

Inland systems can tolerate 6-month intervals because they don't face this accelerated timeline. On the coast, 90 days is the outside limit for keeping systems clean and protected.

What Our Commercial Maintenance Includes

Each quarterly visit covers mechanical, electrical, and coastal-specific inspections. Our techs work through a detailed checklist built for Gulf Coast conditions.

Coil and fin service — Condenser and evaporator coils are cleaned with a low-pressure rinse and treated with a corrosion inhibitor. Salt deposits are removed before they can pit the aluminum. Bent fins are straightened to restore airflow. This single step recovers more lost efficiency than anything else we do.

Condensate system — Drain lines are flushed, drain pans are treated with anti-microbial solution, and overflow sensors are tested. In Galveston's humidity, condensate systems work overtime. A clogged commercial drain line can dump gallons of water into ceiling tiles and inventory in a matter of hours.

Electrical inspection — Contactors, relays, capacitors, and wiring connections are inspected for corrosion and tested for proper operation. Salt air attacks electrical components aggressively. We clean contacts, tighten connections, and flag components showing early signs of failure before they cause a breakdown.

Refrigerant check — Pressures are measured and compared to manufacturer specs. Low refrigerant usually means a leak, and coastal corrosion is the number one cause of coil leaks in this area. Catching a slow leak early means a coil repair instead of a compressor replacement.

Coastal corrosion inspection — This is included in every maintenance contract and it's what separates our program from generic HVAC maintenance. We photograph and document corrosion progression on cabinets, coils, copper lines, and structural supports. You get a written condition report that tracks deterioration over time so you can plan replacements before emergency failures.

Belt and bearing service — Fan belts are inspected for wear and tension. Motor bearings are checked for noise and play. Blower wheels are cleaned. Salt and grit accelerate belt wear significantly compared to clean environments.

Thermostat and controls — Calibration is verified, schedules are reviewed, and communication between zones is tested. Building automation systems get a sensor accuracy check.

Hurricane Season Protocol (June Through November)

Our commercial maintenance contracts include pre-season and post-storm service specific to tropical weather.

Before hurricane season, we secure rooftop unit panels, verify that condensate drains are clear so they can handle heavy rain, test surge protection on compressors and control boards, and document the current condition of all equipment for insurance purposes.

After any tropical storm or hurricane passes through Galveston County, contract clients get priority scheduling for post-storm inspection. We check for wind damage, debris impact, saltwater intrusion, and power surge damage. Systems that sat through a storm without running can develop problems that don't show up until they're restarted.

CenterPoint Energy and Efficiency

Commercial electricity rates from CenterPoint Energy make system efficiency a direct line item on your P&L. A 20% drop in HVAC efficiency on a system that runs 10 hours a day, 9 months a year, adds up fast. Our maintenance program is specifically designed to keep your equipment running at or near rated efficiency despite the coastal environment.

We track your energy consumption patterns between service visits. If we see usage climbing without a change in occupancy or weather, we investigate. Sometimes it's a dirty coil. Sometimes it's a failing compressor valve. Either way, catching it during a routine visit costs a fraction of what an emergency call and lost business day would run.

Contract Options

We structure commercial maintenance contracts around your equipment count and building type. Small commercial — a single storefront or office suite — might need quarterly visits with one tech for a couple of hours. A Galveston hotel or Texas City industrial facility with multiple rooftop units, split systems, and exhaust fans needs a more involved program.

Every contract includes the coastal corrosion inspection and hurricane season protocol. Priority scheduling for emergency calls is standard. Parts and labor for repairs discovered during maintenance visits are quoted separately but at contract rates.

Talk to us about a maintenance contract for your commercial property. We'll audit your current equipment, assess your coastal exposure, and put together a program that keeps your systems running and your repair budget predictable.