The usual causes are a dirty filter or coil, low refrigerant from a leak, a frozen evaporator coil, a failed capacitor, or a compressor problem. Turn the system off and schedule AC repair — running it frozen can damage the compressor.
Warm air from the vents usually means the outdoor unit isn't running (capacitor, contactor or breaker), the refrigerant is low, or the thermostat is set incorrectly. A technician can diagnose it in one visit.
Ice on the indoor coil or refrigerant lines means airflow is restricted or the refrigerant charge is low. Turn cooling off, leave the fan on to melt the ice, and call for service.
Grinding points to a failing motor bearing, buzzing to an electrical part like a contactor or capacitor, and rattling to loose panels or debris in the outdoor unit. Don't ignore new noises.
Short cycling — turning on and off every few minutes — is often caused by a clogged filter, a dirty flame sensor, an oversized unit, or an overheating limit switch.
Confirm the thermostat is on Heat and set above room temperature, check the breaker, and replace a dirty filter. If it still won't heat, call for heating repair.
Twice a year is ideal because Florida systems run most of the year. At minimum, schedule an AC tune-up each spring and a heating check in the fall.
If the system is under 10–12 years old and the repair is minor, repair. If it's older, uses R-22, or the repair is over half the cost of a new unit, replacement usually saves money.
Yes. Emergency air conditioning repair and 24 hour heating repair are available every day of the year in every Florida city. Call (855) 459-5498.
Most Florida homes have a heat pump — an air conditioner that can run in reverse to heat. If your outdoor unit runs in winter when the heat is on, you have a heat pump.
Most replacements are completed in one day. Ductwork modifications, new line sets or electrical upgrades can add time.
It depends on square footage, insulation, windows, ceiling height and orientation. We run a Manual J load calculation instead of guessing — oversized units leave Florida homes humid.
Almost always a clogged condensate drain line or a failed float switch. Occasionally a cracked drain pan or frozen coil. It's a quick repair if caught early.
Yes — rooftop units, split systems, package units and mini-splits for restaurants, retail, offices, churches and warehouses, with after-hours scheduling.
No. Estimates for AC replacement and new installations are free.
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