AC repair and replacement in Orlando
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What Orlando does to an air conditioner
An AC system in Orlando works harder, for more months, than the same system almost anywhere else in the country. Three local conditions explain most of the repair calls here.
A cooling season with no real off-switch
Many Orlando homes run cooling from March into November. More run-hours means capacitors, contactors and fan motors reach the end of their life sooner. A system that is only eight or ten years old can have the wear of a much older one up north.
Humidity clogs the drain line
Your AC pulls gallons of water out of the air every day in summer. That water leaves through a condensate drain line that grows algae in warm, wet conditions. A clogged line is one of the most common reasons an Orlando system shuts itself off or leaks water near the air handler.
Afternoon thunderstorms and surges
Central Florida's lightning and brief outages are hard on electronics. If your system stopped right after a storm, mention it. It points a technician toward the capacitor, contactor or control board first.
What we hear most from Orlando homeowners
Running, but blowing warm air
Often low refrigerant from a leak, a failed capacitor, or a dirty outdoor coil. Check that the thermostat is set to cool and the filter isn't blocked before you call.
Water around the indoor unit
Act quickly
Usually a clogged condensate drain. Turn the system off to stop the overflow. This is normally a quick fix, but water left sitting damages ceilings and floors.
The outdoor unit hums but the fan doesn't spin
Act quickly
A classic failed-capacitor symptom, especially after a storm. Switch the system off so the compressor doesn't overheat.
Ice on the refrigerant line or coil
Caused by restricted airflow or low refrigerant. Turn cooling off and run the fan only to thaw it. A frozen coil can't be diagnosed properly.
High bills and a house that still feels sticky
A system that cools but doesn't dehumidify may be oversized, low on airflow, or simply worn. Worth an inspection before the next summer.
An older system that uses R-22
R-22 refrigerant has not been produced in or imported to the US since 2020, so topping up an R-22 system gets more expensive every year. Ask for repair and replacement quotes side by side.
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Before you call: a two-minute check
Look at the filter
A clogged filter is behind a surprising number of no-cooling calls. In Orlando's season, check it monthly.
Check the breaker and the outdoor disconnect
Storms trip breakers. Reset once. If it trips again, leave it off and call. A breaker that won't hold is telling you something.
Note what you see and hear
Is the outdoor fan spinning? Is air coming from the vents? Any water, ice, burning smell or new noise? Those details help the company send the right technician and parts.
Ask about the permit on a replacement
Replacing an AC system in Florida generally requires a mechanical permit, which the contractor normally pulls. A quote that skips the permit is a warning sign.
What an AC repair or replacement costs
We don't publish price estimates for Orlando, because we haven't yet got figures we can source and stand behind. The company you speak with will quote your job. These are the things that move the number, so you can compare quotes fairly.
- The part that failed
- A capacitor or drain-line clean-out is a small repair. A compressor or coil replacement is a large one, and may tip the decision toward replacing the system.
- System size and efficiency
- New split-system air conditioners installed in Florida must meet the federal Southeast minimum of 14.3 SEER2 (for units under 45,000 Btu/h). Higher-efficiency equipment costs more up front and less to run.
- Refrigerant type
- Systems made from 2025 onward use newer refrigerants such as R-454B or R-32 in place of R-410A. That can affect whether a repair or a matched replacement makes more sense.
- Ductwork, access and timing
- Attic air handlers, leaky ducts and after-hours calls all add labour. Ask whether the diagnostic fee is credited toward the repair.
Questions people ask
What happens after I call or send the form?
When the service is live, your call is connected to a local HVAC company that covers your ZIP code, or your form details are passed to one so they can call you back. You deal with that company directly from then on. This site is currently a preview, so calls and forms are not connected to any company yet.
Does it cost anything to use iBooking?
No. Homeowners never pay iBooking. The HVAC company will quote you for any work, and you're free to say no.
Should I repair or replace my AC?
It depends on the system's age, the cost of the repair, the refrigerant it uses and how well it has kept up. A reasonable approach is to ask for both a repair quote and a replacement quote in writing, so you can compare them directly.
How often should an AC be serviced in Orlando?
Most manufacturers recommend professional maintenance once a year. Given how many months systems run here, a spring visit before the hottest weather is a sensible habit, along with monthly filter checks.
How do I know a contractor is licensed in Florida?
Ask for their license number and look it up on the Florida DBPR website (myfloridalicense.com). State-certified air-conditioning licenses begin with CAC and plumbing licenses with CFC. The lookup is free and shows whether the license is current and whether there are complaints on file.
Is iBooking a contractor?
No. iBooking is a free service that connects homeowners with independent local service companies. We don't perform repairs or employ technicians. The company you speak to sets its own prices and is responsible for its own work. We may be paid by service companies or partner networks when we connect you, which is how the service stays free for homeowners.
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