Snowbird Open and Close
Two seasonal visits a year for absent owners. Open the house in October to December, close it in April or May.
Window A/C Installation in Palm Beach County
Plug-in window units set square, sealed, supported, and removed again at the end of the season.
What is included
- Installing plug-in window units that use a factory-installed cord and plug
- Units of 36,000 BTU or less with no ducts
- Setting the unit square with the correct tilt so condensation runs outside
- Fitting and sealing the side panels so humid air does not bypass the unit
- Adding support brackets or a sill support where the opening needs it
- Weather sealing the perimeter and the sash gap
- Seasonal removal, cleaning, and storage of a unit you already own
- Filter cleaning or replacement and a coil rinse on an existing unit
- Reinstalling a stored unit at the start of the season
How the job runs
- Step 1
Check the unit and the opening
We confirm the unit is a plug-in window model with a factory cord and plug, 36,000 BTU or less, and no ducts. Then we measure the opening, check the sash and the sill, and confirm there is an existing receptacle within reach of the factory cord.
- Step 2
Set, support, and seal
The unit goes in square, with the small outward tilt the manufacturer calls for so condensation runs outside rather than down your wall. Side panels fitted and sealed, sill support or brackets added where the opening needs them, and the perimeter weather sealed.
- Step 3
Run it and show you
We run the unit, check that condensation is running outside and not into the room, confirm the seal is tight, and show you how to pull and clean the filter. If you want it removed at the end of the season, we book that visit before we leave.
What we install, stated plainly
We install plug-in window air conditioning units only. That means a unit with a factory-installed cord and plug, no ducts, and a capacity of 36,000 BTU or less, going into a window opening and reaching an existing receptacle on its own cord. That is the entire scope, and we hold to it.
We do not install wall-mounted A/C or mini-splits, we do not cut a new opening in a wall for a unit, and we do not add wiring or receptacles. Those go to the licensed trades we refer out, and we will hand you that referral rather than stretching what we do. If you are shopping for a unit and are not sure whether it qualifies, send us the model before you buy it.
Where window units still make sense in this county
Palm Beach County is a central air county, but window units are still the practical answer in specific spots. A garage or workshop that was never conditioned. A converted screened patio room. A guest bedroom in an older condo where the central system was sized for the original plan and never quite reaches the far corner. A rental unit where one room runs hot and the owner does not want to touch the main system.
They also serve as a backup. A seasonal owner who arrives in October to find the main system struggling can put a window unit in one bedroom and be comfortable while they wait for a proper appointment. That is a legitimate use and a common call in the first weeks of the season.
Installation details that matter in a humid climate
A window unit produces a lot of condensation here, far more than the same unit produces in a dry climate, because it is pulling water out of very humid air all day. If the unit is set level or tilted inward, that water runs back into the room or sits inside the case and breeds mildew. The small outward tilt the manufacturer specifies is not optional in South Florida.
Sealing matters just as much. An unsealed side panel lets humid outside air pour in around the unit, which means the unit runs constantly and never wins. We fit and seal the panels, close the gap at the sash, and weather seal the perimeter. Done properly, the same unit cools the room in a fraction of the run time.
Condo buildings and what the association will allow
Before you buy a unit, check the rules. Many Palm Beach County associations restrict or prohibit window units entirely, because they change the appearance of the building from outside and because of the risk of anything projecting over a walkway or a parking area. Buildings that do allow them often require a specific type of support bracket and set rules about how far the unit may project.
We will not install a unit into an opening where the building prohibits it. If you are unsure, ask management before ordering. Where units are allowed, we also plan the visit around quiet hours, elevator access, and any certificate of insurance the building requires, so nothing gets stopped at the front desk on the day.
Storm season and end of season removal
Storm season runs June 1 to November 30, and a window unit sitting in an opening in an empty home is a weak point. It is a path for wind driven rain and, in a bad storm, an object that can be dislodged. Owners who leave for the summer should have units pulled, cleaned, and stored, and the opening closed up properly.
We do that as a scheduled visit, usually as part of an April or May close up, and we reinstall in the fall when you come back. A unit that spends the off season indoors, dry, with a clean filter and rinsed coil, lasts years longer than one that sits in a window through six months of sun and rain.
Book it on a schedule
Packages that usually include this work.
Rental Turnover
Punch list work between guests: locks reset, walls touched up, blinds and furniture repaired, photo report on completion.
Condo and HOA Program
A standing program for associations and management firms: unit turns, punch lists, painting, and lock work on one monthly invoice.
Where we work
We cover 39 cities, villages, and towns in Palm Beach County. These are the seven largest.
See all 39 service areasQuestions about this work
What kind of air conditioning units do you install?
Plug-in window units only. That means a factory-installed cord and plug, no ducts, 36,000 BTU or less, going into a window opening and reaching an existing receptacle on its own cord. We do not install wall-mounted A/C or mini-splits, add wiring, or cut openings. Those go to the licensed trades we refer out.
Can you install a mini-split in my Florida room?
No. Mini-splits are hardwired and require refrigerant line work, so they fall outside what we do. We will refer you to the licensed trades we refer out. If you want something we can install today, a plug-in window unit with a factory cord and plug is the option, provided your building allows one.
Will my condo association allow a window unit?
Many Palm Beach County associations restrict or prohibit them, because a unit changes how the building looks from outside and can project over a walkway. Check with management before you buy. Where they are allowed, buildings often specify the support bracket and how far a unit may project, and we install to that rule.
Why does water drip inside from my window unit?
Almost always because the unit is set level or tilted slightly inward. In this humidity a window unit pulls a surprising amount of water out of the air, and it needs the small outward tilt the manufacturer specifies so that water runs outside. We set the tilt and confirm it is running outside before we leave.
Should I take the unit out for the summer?
If the home is going to sit empty, yes. Storm season runs June 1 to November 30, and a unit in an opening is a path for wind driven rain and an object that can be dislodged. We pull, clean, and store units as part of a close up visit in April or May and reinstall them when you return.
Can you service a window unit I already have?
We clean or replace filters, rinse the coil, reseal the panels and perimeter, and correct the tilt and support if the previous installation was off. If the unit has a sealed system fault, that is beyond what we do and we will tell you rather than charging you to look at it twice.
Get a quote for window a/c installation
Tell us what you need done and roughly where in Palm Beach County you are. Photos help. We come back with a price, not a sales visit.