Hudson stretches along the Gulf north of Port Richey, from the canals and fish houses near Hudson Beach to large subdivisions and retirement communities east of US-19. Much of the housing dates from the 1970s and 80s, with newer neighborhoods farther inland.
Many homeowners here are retirees who keep the house comfortable year-round, so systems run long hours. Coastal salt air works on outdoor units, and low-lying streets near the water have seen storm surge in recent hurricane seasons.
Hudson, FL
What we see in Hudson
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Systems that never rest
Year-round run time wears out fan motors and capacitors faster, which is why twice-a-year maintenance pays off here.
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Corroded coastal condensers
Outdoor units near the water losing fins and developing coil leaks earlier than they should.
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Storm-season damage
Units knocked off their pads, flooded or hit by debris, and systems that won’t restart after an outage.
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Package units
Manufactured homes and some older houses on packaged units, which need their own approach to replacement.
Local notes
Good to know in Hudson.
Hurricane season
June 1 to November 30. Before a storm, shut the AC off at the thermostat and the outdoor disconnect if you’re evacuating; afterward, don’t restart flooded equipment.
Power
Duke Energy Florida and Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative both serve parts of north Pasco. Your bill tells you which one is yours.
Permits
Hudson is unincorporated, so building permits go through Pasco County.
Questions
Hudson HVAC questions.
Answers specific to Hudson. For more, see all 40 Florida HVAC questions.
Gas smell? Leave the house, don’t touch switches, and call the gas utility or 911 from outside. CO alarm? Get everyone out and call 911. No heat in a cold snap? Call, and never use an oven or grill indoors for heat. Flooded unit? Leave it off until it’s inspected.
Does Cowpoke Cooling serve Hudson, FL?
Hudson is a short drive up US-19 from Cowpoke Cooling’s Port Richey base. Call (727) 225-4368 to confirm service for your address.
Services include AC repair and replacement, heating, indoor air quality, ductwork, commercial refrigeration and maintenance.
How often should a Hudson home that runs the AC all year get maintenance?
At least twice a year, before summer and before winter, which is what Cowpoke Cooling recommends.
Homes that run the system nearly every day, or that sit close to the salt air, benefit most: the visit catches weak capacitors, dirty coils and clogged drains before they cause a breakdown.
What should I do with my AC when a hurricane is coming?
If you’re staying, secure loose items around the outdoor unit and follow official guidance. If you’re evacuating, turn the system off at the thermostat and at the outdoor disconnect.
After the storm, look before you restart. If the unit flooded, is tilted or damaged, or has debris in it, leave it off and call for an inspection. Never run a portable generator indoors or in a garage.