How long does an AC system last in Central Florida?

Central Florida's runtime is roughly twice the national average, so residential AC systems here typically last 10–14 years rather than the 15–20 commonly quoted nationally. Annual maintenance (coil cleaning, refrigerant check, drain line flush) is the single biggest factor in pushing toward the higher end of that range.

Should I repair my old AC or replace it?

A common rule of thumb: if the repair cost times the age of the system exceeds the replacement cost, replace it. In Florida the calculation is also affected by R-22 refrigerant phase-out (older systems) and the efficiency jump from old single-stage to current variable-speed equipment, which can cut summer power bills 20–35%.

What does SEER2 mean and how high should I go?

SEER2 is the updated DOE efficiency rating that replaced SEER in 2023; it's measured under more realistic duct and static-pressure conditions. The federal minimum for the Southeast is 14.3 SEER2. For most Florida homes the cost-effective sweet spot is 15–17 SEER2 — above that, the payback period stretches beyond the system's expected life.

HVAC Contractors in Orlando, FL — 187 Listed, Licenses Checked

HVAC

BMCC

★ 5.0 (17 reviews)

612 Balfour Dr, Winter Park, FL 32792

HVAC

Hewes Heating and Air Conditioning

★ 5.0 (114 reviews)

HVAC

HVAC & Cooling LLC

★ 5.0 (16 reviews)

371 Jefferson Dr, Casselberry, FL 32707

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G&S Refrigeration LLC

Florida CAC License

★ 5.0 (49 reviews)

230 Power Ct #110, Sanford, FL 32771

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Adrians Heating & Air Conditioning

★ 5.0 (293 reviews)

HVAC

Comfort Pros Air & Heat, LLC

Florida CAC License

★ 5.0 (342 reviews)

1606 Aber Rd, Orlando, FL 32807

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WestRoc Chiller Services

★ 5.0 (2 reviews)

2722 Pemberton Dr Suite B, Apopka, FL 32703

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AC Guru

★ 5.0 (87 reviews)

4220 Church St STE 1024, Sanford, FL 32771

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AC & Heating Pros

★ 5.0 (65 reviews)

1341 Unity Ct, Casselberry, FL 32707

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AC's Heating & Air

★ 5.0 (199 reviews)

6250 Edgewater Dr suite 400, Orlando, FL 32810

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AC TECHI

★ 5.0 (44 reviews)

2721 Forsyth Rd #351, Winter Park, FL 32792

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Advanced Technology

★ 5.0 (107 reviews)

1249 W Airport Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773

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Air Care Elite Heating and Cooling, Inc

Florida CAC License

★ 5.0 (45 reviews)

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Air Comfort Technology

Florida CGC License

★ 5.0 (49 reviews)

14545 Porter Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787

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Air Conditioning Contractors LLC

★ 5.0 (26 reviews)

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Airwaves Comfort FL CORP

Florida CAC License

★ 5.0 (102 reviews)

429 Hidden Meadows Loop #213, Fern Park, FL 32730

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Al-Air

★ 5.0 (75 reviews)

4469 Brooke St, Orlando, FL 32811

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AMS Air Conditioning & Heating

★ 5.0 (11 reviews)

7510 Park Promenade Dr Unit 2034, Winter Park, FL 32792

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Arctic Air Temp

★ 5.0 (227 reviews)

4420 Shiva Loop, Kissimmee, FL 34746

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ASR Services - Heating & Air Conditioning

★ 5.0 (169 reviews)

1871 Majestic Elm Blvd, Ocoee, FL 34761

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B&L AC Service

★ 5.0 (576 reviews)

1000 Belle Ave #1050, Winter Springs, FL 32708

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Ben Heating & Air Conditioning Maitland

★ 5.0 (4 reviews)

190 Dommerich Dr, Maitland, FL 32751

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Best In Class Air and Heat Llc

Florida CAC License

★ 5.0 (30 reviews)

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BLUE COLD AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING

Florida CAC License

★ 5.0 (133 reviews)

14505 Breakwater Wy, Winter Garden, FL 34787

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Bri-Tech Orlando

★ 5.0 (9 reviews)

440 Misty Oaks Run, Casselberry, FL 32707

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Casselberry Vents Solutions

★ 5.0 (27 reviews)

262 FL-436, Casselberry, FL 32707

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Certified Air Systems Inc

★ 5.0 (3 reviews)

Ocoee, FL 34761

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Classic Airflow LLC - AC services and repairs in Orlando

★ 5.0 (37 reviews)

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Clayton Mechanical

Florida CAC License

★ 5.0 (2 reviews)

2431 Aloma Ave #124, Winter Park, FL 32792

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Clear Comfort Air Conditioning & Heating – Orlando

★ 5.0 (1,159 reviews)

7235 Spring Villas Cir, Orlando, FL 32819

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Climate HVACR Pro Solutions

★ 5.0 (1 review)

601 S Lake Destiny Dr, Maitland, FL 32751

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Cool Concepts Air Conditioning & Heating LLC

★ 5.0 (33 reviews)

1492 15th Street, Orange City, FL 32763

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Cooling Providers

★ 5.0 (51 reviews)

HVAC

Cooling Tactical, Inc

Florida CAC License

★ 5.0 (10 reviews)

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Elevate Air Conditioning & Heating

Florida CAC License

★ 5.0 (216 reviews)

1232 Rock Springs Rd #2, Apopka, FL 32712

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Elite HVAC Services LLC

★ 5.0 (9 reviews)

2000 FL-436, Winter Park, FL 32792

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First Quality Air & Cooling

Florida CAC License

★ 5.0 (17 reviews)

336 W Melody Ln E Unit 1030, Casselberry, FL 32707

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Florida Longwood Air Conditioning And Heating Contractors

★ 5.0 (10 reviews)

104 Baywood Ave, Longwood, FL 32750

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Golden Comfort AC & Heating Repair

★ 5.0 (126 reviews)

480 N Orange Ave Suite 5, Orlando, FL 32801

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Guaranteed Heating & Cooling

★ 5.0 (6 reviews)

740 Maguire Rd, Ocoee, FL 34761

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HAVE A MAGIC STAY LLC

★ 5.0 (1 review)

15815 Shaddock Dr #120, Winter Garden, FL 34787

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HMS Heating and Air Conditioning

Florida CAC License

★ 5.0 (54 reviews)

7083 Green Needle Dr, Winter Park, FL 32792

HVAC

HVAC and Refrigeration Solutions

★ 5.0 (1 review)

3302 Ferndell Dr, Winter Park, FL 32790

HVAC

HVAC Pro Solution

★ 5.0 (16 reviews)

9308 Bolero Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787

HVAC

HVAC Service Partners

★ 5.0 (31 reviews)

2190 W Fairbanks Ave Unit B, Winter Park, FL 32789

HVAC

Infinite Air HVAC & AC Repair Lake Mary

★ 5.0 (309 reviews)

908 W Charing Cross Cir, Lake Mary, FL 32746

HVAC

Just True Air LLC

Florida CAC License

★ 5.0 (150 reviews)

HVAC

K&E A/C and Refrigeration, Inc.

Florida CAC License

★ 5.0 (276 reviews)

2436 Knoll Dr, Apopka, FL 32712

HVAC

Keeping it Cool HVAC

★ 5.0 (117 reviews)

HVAC

Kytech heat & air

★ 5.0 (41 reviews)

4630 S Kirkman Rd, Orlando, FL 32811

HVAC

Legion Cooling LLC

Florida CAC License

★ 5.0 (117 reviews)

1334 Winter Green Way, Winter Garden, FL 34787

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MacTech Air Conditioning Services

Florida CAC License

★ 5.0 (111 reviews)

HVAC

Master Cooling Mechanical LLC Air Conditioning and Heating

★ 5.0 (217 reviews)

HVAC

MCI Services

★ 5.0 (17 reviews)

HVAC

Mechanical One

★ 5.0 (442 reviews)

307 Cranes Roost Blvd #2010, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

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Mechanical One of Orlando - Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Electrical

★ 5.0 (1,221 reviews)

5257 L B McLeod Rd #1200, Orlando, FL 32811

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MOE AIR Hvac Services, INC

★ 5.0 (53 reviews)

620 Laurel Way, Casselberry, FL 32707

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Nathan HVAC Contractors

★ 5.0 (69 reviews)

165 Wekiva Springs Rd, Wekiwa Springs, FL 32779

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Nordic Air - Heating & Air Conditioning

★ 5.0 (45 reviews)

HVAC

OKOOL Air and Heat

★ 5.0 (82 reviews)

2431 Aloma Ave #124, Winter Park, FL 32792

HVAC

One Stop Air Mechanical

★ 5.0 (14 reviews)

363 Edwin Ave, Apopka, FL 32703

HVAC

One Way Air

Florida CAC License

★ 5.0 (114 reviews)

121 S Orange Ave suite 1568, Orlando, FL 32801

HVAC

Precision Comfort HVAC Services

Florida CAC License

★ 5.0 (23 reviews)

2901 Peel Ave, Orlando, FL 32806

HVAC

Pure AC Air Conditioning

★ 5.0 (28 reviews)

110 N Orlando Ave, Maitland, FL 32751

HVAC

Pure AC Air Conditioning Repair

★ 5.0 (27 reviews)

1017 Aloma Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789

HVAC

Reliance Air llc.

Florida CAC License

★ 5.0 (275 reviews)

600 Savage Ct suite 620, Longwood, FL 32750

HVAC

Rich's AC

★ 5.0 (164 reviews)

17188 Red Bird Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787

HVAC

Sol Aire Air Conditioning Services LLC

Florida CAC License

★ 5.0 (67 reviews)

4380 St Johns Pkwy # 120, Sanford, FL 32771

HVAC

Summit Peak HVAC Solutions

★ 5.0 (11 reviews)

HVAC

Sunbright HVAC LLC

Florida CAC License

★ 5.0 (36 reviews)

8240 Exchange Dr Suite Cloud 1, Orlando, FL 32809

HVAC

Sunrise Heating & Air Conditioning Inc

Florida CAC License

★ 5.0 (28 reviews)

658 Douglas Ave Suite 1110, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

HVAC

Total Service Air Conditioning and Heating LLC

Florida RA License

★ 5.0 (4 reviews)

HVAC

Tucfrez - Cooling & Heating to rely since 2004

★ 5.0 (104 reviews)

1523 N Kelley Ave, Kissimmee, FL 34744

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TXT Home Services: Air Conditioning | Dryer Vent

★ 5.0 (85 reviews)

HVAC

Walden Air Conditioning Repair

★ 5.0 (2 reviews)

850 Concourse Pkwy S suite 255, Maitland, FL 32751

HVAC

WILMACK HEATING, COOLING, AND REFRIGERATION

★ 5.0 (8 reviews)

HVAC

Winter Park Air Duct Cleaning

★ 5.0 (34 reviews)

520 N Orlando Ave #150, Winter Park, FL 32789

HVAC

Discount Air LLC

Florida CMC License

★ 4.9 (60 reviews)

1130 E Donegan Ave # 3, Kissimmee, FL 34744

HVAC

Elite Air Systems

★ 4.9 (52 reviews)

HVAC

CE (Carrier Enterprise)

★ 4.9 (14 reviews)

3830 Enterprise Way #1102, Sanford, FL 32771

HVAC

AC COWBOYS

★ 4.9 (561 reviews)

275 S US Hwy 17 92, Longwood, FL 32750

HVAC

Dynamic Heating & Air

★ 4.9 (130 reviews)

119 Commerce Way F, Sanford, FL 32771

HVAC

Climate Design, Inc.

Florida CAC License

★ 4.9 (49 reviews)

2431 Aloma Ave #124, Winter Park, FL 32792

HVAC

Belle Air

★ 4.9 (1,809 reviews)

379 W Michigan St Ste 200, Orlando, FL 32806

HVAC

Frozen Air Cooling and Heating

Florida CAC License

★ 4.9 (29 reviews)

HVAC

AC HOME LLC

Florida CAC License

★ 4.9 (532 reviews)

107 Puelba Ln, Kissimmee, FL 34743

HVAC

32 Degrees Heating & Air Conditioning

Florida CAC License

★ 4.9 (277 reviews)

5360 McIntosh Point #110, Sanford, FL 32773

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ABC Air Conditioning & Heating Specialist

Florida CAC License

★ 4.9 (1,223 reviews)

1005 N Pine Hills Rd SUITE B, Orlando, FL 32808

HVAC

AC2 HVAC Services Inc

Florida CAC License

★ 4.9 (395 reviews)

590 Live Pine Circle #1705, Apopka, FL 32703

HVAC

ACR Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

★ 4.9 (822 reviews)

1757 Benbow Ct, Apopka, FL 32703

HVAC

Air Tech of Central Florida

Florida CAC License

★ 4.9 (911 reviews)

813 Waterway Pl, Longwood, FL 32750

HVAC

All-Star Heating and Air Conditioning LLC

Florida CAC License

★ 4.9 (92 reviews)

320 N Thompson Rd, Apopka, FL 32703

HVAC

Aloha Air

Florida CAC License

★ 4.9 (138 reviews)

1614 Camerbur Dr, Orlando, FL 32805

HVAC

Alpha Comfort Design, Inc.

Florida CAC License

★ 4.9 (96 reviews)

229 Maplebrook Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

HVAC

American Air, Plumbing, and Electrical

★ 4.9 (9,493 reviews)

2874 S Sanford Ave, Sanford, FL 32773

HVAC

Blue Star Air Conditioning LLC

Florida CAC License

★ 4.9 (650 reviews)

2735 W State Rd 434 UNIT 1011, Longwood, FL 32779

HVAC

Cee Bee Air Systems, Inc

Florida CAC License

★ 4.9 (94 reviews)

1232 Rock Springs Rd, Apopka, FL 32712

HVAC

Complete Air Solutions

Florida CAC License

★ 4.9 (405 reviews)

1655 E Semoran Blvd Suite 11, Apopka, FL 32703

HVAC

Discount Air Supply LLC

★ 4.9 (86 reviews)

316 Oleander Way, Casselberry, FL 32707

HVAC

Downtown Air and Heat

★ 4.9 (286 reviews)

311 E Jersey St, Orlando, FL 32806

HVAC

Easy HVAC Contractor

★ 4.9 (124 reviews)

HVAC

EMPIRE STATE FL AIR CONDITIONING

Florida CAC License

★ 4.9 (34 reviews)

6412 Queens Borough Ave, Orlando, FL 32835

HVAC

Energy Masters Air

★ 4.9 (119 reviews)

400 North St #112, Longwood, FL 32750

HVAC

Express Air Duct Cleaning Winter Garden

★ 4.9 (43 reviews)

855 E Plant St #800, Winter Garden, FL 34787

HVAC

Facemyer Air Conditioning and Heating

★ 4.9 (934 reviews)

3805 St Johns Pkwy, Sanford, FL 32771

HVAC

Father and Son Air Conditioning and Duct Orlando

★ 4.9 (43 reviews)

1612 Camerbur Dr, Orlando, FL 32805

HVAC

JD'S Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.

Florida CAC License

★ 4.9 (470 reviews)

770 Lake Kathryn Cir, Casselberry, FL 32707

HVAC

Mechanical One

★ 4.9 (2,502 reviews)

217 N Westmonte Dr #1007, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

HVAC

Orlando HVAC Air Conditioning

★ 4.9 (240 reviews)

6000 N Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32808

HVAC

Pro-Tech Air Conditioning & Plumbing Service

Florida CAC License

★ 4.9 (1,188 reviews)

3599 W Lake Mary Blvd Suite B, Lake Mary, FL 32746

HVAC

ServiceOne Air Conditioning & Plumbing

Florida CAC License

★ 4.9 (803 reviews)

4556 36th St, Orlando, FL 32811

HVAC

Titan Air Conditioning & Heating

Florida CAC License

★ 4.9 (248 reviews)

1150 E Plant St D, Winter Garden, FL 34787

HVAC

Webster Air Conditioning and Heating Inc.

Florida CAC License

★ 4.9 (213 reviews)

3400 Old Winter Garden Rd, Orlando, FL 32805

HVAC

Wesson Air Inc

★ 4.9 (203 reviews)

156 Baywood Ave, Longwood, FL 32750

HVAC

Elite AC LLC

Florida CAC License

★ 4.8 (1,177 reviews)

1777 N Ronald Reagan Blvd, Longwood, FL 32750

HVAC

Apple Air Conditioning & Heating Inc.

Florida CGC License

★ 4.8 (979 reviews)

19240 US-27, Clermont, FL 34715

HVAC

TIKI 24/7 Heating and Air Conditioning (by Wilco AC)

★ 4.8 (148 reviews)

860 E State Rd 434, Longwood, FL 32750

HVAC

4 Seasons Air Conditioning and Heating

★ 4.8 (886 reviews)

6648 N Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32810

HVAC

Arctic Cool Inc

★ 4.8 (110 reviews)

1040 Miller Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

HVAC

B & G Air Specialists

★ 4.8 (82 reviews)

472 E Wildmere Ave, Longwood, FL 32750

HVAC

Cloud 9 AC Services

★ 4.8 (53 reviews)

213 S Dillard St, Winter Garden, FL 34787

HVAC

Complete Air Mechanical

★ 4.8 (21 reviews)

HVAC

Cool Today - Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical

★ 4.8 (5,071 reviews)

285 W Central Pkwy #1708, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

HVAC

E&G HVAC services

★ 4.8 (550 reviews)

430 Sheoah Blvd #218, Winter Springs, FL 32708

HVAC

Endeavor HVAC Orlando - Heating And Air Conditioning

★ 4.8 (21 reviews)

7801 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32809

HVAC

English Air Inc.

Florida CMC License

★ 4.8 (414 reviews)

37 Drennen Rd, Orlando, FL 32806

HVAC

Expert Home Service

★ 4.8 (598 reviews)

1260 Commons Court, Clermont, Florida 34711

HVAC

Gary Munson Heating & Air Conditioning

★ 4.8 (550 reviews)

2230 Curry Ford Rd B, Orlando, FL 32806

HVAC

M.E. Flow

★ 4.8 (3,929 reviews)

12 Cardinal Park Dr SE STE 107, Leesburg, VA 20175

HVAC

MR AC OF ORLANDO

★ 4.8 (223 reviews)

618 E South St STE 500, Orlando, FL 32801

HVAC

One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating

Florida CAC License

★ 4.8 (433 reviews)

2180 Premier Row Suite A, Orlando, FL 32809

HVAC

Our Place Air & Home Repair

★ 4.8 (2,205 reviews)

1024 W Pine St, Orlando, FL 32805

HVAC

Pro-Tech Air Conditioning & Plumbing Service

Florida CAC License

★ 4.8 (3,008 reviews)

7210 Gardner St, Winter Park, FL 32792

HVAC

Pure AC Air Conditioning Repair Services

★ 4.8 (21 reviews)

329 Seminola Blvd, Casselberry, FL 32707

HVAC

Sears Heating and Air Conditioning

★ 4.8 (170 reviews)

500 S Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789

HVAC

ServiceOne Air Conditioning & Plumbing

Florida CAC License

★ 4.8 (1,215 reviews)

45 Skyline Dr #1025, Lake Mary, FL 32746

HVAC

Sky Air llc. - Air Conditioning & Mechanical Contractor

★ 4.8 (46 reviews)

1200 Solana Ave Suite E, Winter Park, FL 32789

HVAC

Swift Brothers Plumbing, Heating & Air

Florida CAC License

★ 4.8 (407 reviews)

1000 Sunshine Ln, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

HVAC

Air One of Central Florida LLC

Florida CAC License

★ 4.7 (26 reviews)

HVAC

Bob Heinmiller Air Conditioning Inc

Florida CAC License

★ 4.7 (507 reviews)

1537 W Smith St, Orlando, FL 32804

HVAC

Chavez & Sons

★ 4.7 (85 reviews)

6917 Municipal Dr, Orlando, FL 32819

HVAC

Ferran Air Conditioning, Electrical & Plumbing

★ 4.7 (1,283 reviews)

530 Grand St, Orlando, FL 32805

HVAC

Florida Energy Water & Air

★ 4.7 (6,807 reviews)

500 Winderley Pl suite 300, Maitland, FL 32751

HVAC

Frank Gay Services

Florida CBC License

★ 4.7 (14,392 reviews)

100 Sunport Ln #100, Orlando, FL 32809

HVAC

Mills Air Inc

Florida CAC License

★ 4.7 (2,442 reviews)

6502 Forest City Rd, Orlando, FL 32810

HVAC

Nicks Air Conditioning & Heating

Florida CAC License

★ 4.7 (185 reviews)

174 Semoran Commerce Pl B124, Apopka, FL 32703

HVAC

Professional, Inc.

★ 4.7 (77 reviews)

3708 Gardenia Ave, Orlando, FL 32839

HVAC

Scott's Heating & Air Conditioning

★ 4.7 (619 reviews)

1830 Longwood Lake Mary Rd #1032, Longwood, FL 32750

HVAC

Strada Services

★ 4.7 (2,288 reviews)

3400 St Johns Pkwy, Sanford, FL 32771

HVAC

Air Pros (Orlando)

★ 4.6 (635 reviews)

6421 Pinecastle Blvd STE 2, Orlando, FL 32809

HVAC

Air Mechanical & Services Corporation

★ 4.6 (11 reviews)

325 Anchor Rd, Casselberry, FL 32707

HVAC

AmeriTech Air Conditioning and Heating

Florida CBC License

★ 4.6 (462 reviews)

6290 Edgewater Dr Suite C, Orlando, FL 32810

HVAC

AND Services

Florida CAC License

★ 4.6 (274 reviews)

3248 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808

HVAC

Climatech ac llc

★ 4.6 (25 reviews)

7200 Aloma Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792

HVAC

Del-Air Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Electrical

★ 4.6 (5,817 reviews)

630 Aero Ln, Sanford, FL 32771

HVAC

Frank Gay Services

Florida CBC License

★ 4.6 (8,253 reviews)

608 Savage Ct, Longwood, FL 32750

HVAC

Local AC

★ 4.6 (308 reviews)

55 W Church St UNIT 2805, Orlando, FL 32801

HVAC

Slebodnik Services Inc

Florida CAC License

★ 4.6 (26 reviews)

296 Anchor Rd # 100, Casselberry, FL 32707

HVAC

A/C Mechanix Heat & Air

★ 4.5 (304 reviews)

735 Commerce Cir, Longwood, FL 32750

HVAC

All Cool Heat Plumbing & General Contractor Inc

Florida CGC License

★ 4.5 (27 reviews)

1782 Chatham Cir, Apopka, FL 32703

HVAC

Certified AC Services

★ 4.5 (22 reviews)

2502 Vulcan Rd, Apopka, FL 32703

HVAC

Diamond Air Conditioning And Heating LLC

Florida CAC License

★ 4.5 (216 reviews)

4642 West Colonial Drive unit D, Orlando, FL 32808

HVAC

Johnstone Supply

★ 4.5 (43 reviews)

4200 St Johns Pkwy, Sanford, FL 32771

HVAC

Orlando Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

★ 4.5 (13 reviews)

6700 Conroy Windermere Rd, Orlando, FL 32835

HVAC

Rincoli HVAC Services Corp Orlando

★ 4.5 (2 reviews)

6443 Axeitos Terrace #101, Orlando, FL 32835

HVAC

ARS / Rescue Rooter

Florida CMC License

★ 4.4 (4,110 reviews)

4150 Church St Suite 1048, Sanford, FL 32771

HVAC

Air Flow Designs Heating & Air Conditioning

★ 4.4 (472 reviews)

250 Jasmine Rd, Casselberry, FL 32707

HVAC

Eggert Cooling and Heating

★ 4.4 (28 reviews)

HVAC

Graham

★ 4.4 (401 reviews)

1146 E Donegan Ave, Kissimmee, FL 34744

HVAC

Action Air Of Florida

Florida CAC License

★ 4.3 (107 reviews)

501 N Hudson St, Orlando, FL 32835

HVAC

Central Florida Heating & AC

★ 4.3 (7 reviews)

856 Sunshine Ln, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

HVAC

Swift Brothers Plumbing, Heating & Air

Florida CAC License

★ 4.3 (210 reviews)

2674 Pemberton Dr, Apopka, FL 32703

HVAC

Berg AC, Inc

★ 4.2 (15 reviews)

5401 S Kirkman Rd Suite 310, Orlando, FL 32819

HVAC

Westbrook Service Company, LLC

Florida CMC License

★ 4.2 (278 reviews)

1411 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32805

HVAC

Daikin Comfort

★ 4.0 (59 reviews)

3830 Enterprise Way Bldg 200 Ste 1192, Sanford, FL 32771

HVAC

Complete Air Mechanical

★ 3.9 (521 reviews)

1608 Cherrywood Ln #1000, Longwood, FL 32750

HVAC

JPI Mechanical Services Inc.

Florida CAC License

★ 3.9 (19 reviews)

306 Ryder Ln, Casselberry, FL 32707

HVAC

L N K AC Repair Maintenance

★ 3.9 (25 reviews)

HVAC

Tropical

★ 3.9 (47 reviews)

2175 Marquette Ave, Sanford, FL 32773

HVAC

Natural Breeze Ac

★ 3.8 (20 reviews)

800 Johns Rd, Apopka, FL 32712

HVAC

Low Temp Refrigeration Inc

Florida CMC License

★ 3.7 (10 reviews)

3231 General Electric Rd, Apopka, FL 32703

HVAC

Trane - Heating & Cooling Services

★ 3.7 (3 reviews)

2301 Lucien Way, Maitland, FL 32751

HVAC

Southern Home Services

★ 3.3 (16 reviews)

1060 Maitland Center Commons Blvd Suite 250, Maitland, FL 32751

HVAC

Carzoair Inc. Casselberry Fl

★ 3.0 (2 reviews)

HVAC

Winter Park Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Inc

★ 3.0 (4 reviews)

4985 N Palm Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792

HVAC

AC Repair Ocoee Pros

1720 E Silver Star Rd #26, Ocoee, FL 34761

HVAC

HVACTech AC Repairs

307 S Park Ave suite 699, Winter Park, FL 32789

Compare HVAC contractors at a glance

License status, rating, and service address for the top 25 listings. Always confirm the license yourself on the state portal before signing a contract.

Business	License on file	Rating	Address
BMCC	Not on file	5.0 (17)	612 Balfour Dr, Winter Park, FL 32792
Hewes Heating and Air Conditioning	Not on file	5.0 (114)	—
HVAC & Cooling LLC	Not on file	5.0 (16)	371 Jefferson Dr, Casselberry, FL 32707
G&S Refrigeration LLC	Florida CAC License	5.0 (49)	230 Power Ct #110, Sanford, FL 32771
Adrians Heating & Air Conditioning	Not on file	5.0 (293)	—
Comfort Pros Air & Heat, LLC	Florida CAC License	5.0 (342)	1606 Aber Rd, Orlando, FL 32807
WestRoc Chiller Services	Not on file	5.0 (2)	2722 Pemberton Dr Suite B, Apopka, FL 32703
AC Guru	Not on file	5.0 (87)	4220 Church St STE 1024, Sanford, FL 32771
AC & Heating Pros	Not on file	5.0 (65)	1341 Unity Ct, Casselberry, FL 32707
AC's Heating & Air	Not on file	5.0 (199)	6250 Edgewater Dr suite 400, Orlando, FL 32810
AC TECHI	Not on file	5.0 (44)	2721 Forsyth Rd #351, Winter Park, FL 32792
Advanced Technology	Not on file	5.0 (107)	1249 W Airport Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773
Air Care Elite Heating and Cooling, Inc	Florida CAC License	5.0 (45)	—
Air Comfort Technology	Florida CGC License	5.0 (49)	14545 Porter Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Air Conditioning Contractors LLC	Not on file	5.0 (26)	—
Airwaves Comfort FL CORP	Florida CAC License	5.0 (102)	429 Hidden Meadows Loop #213, Fern Park, FL 32730
Al-Air	Not on file	5.0 (75)	4469 Brooke St, Orlando, FL 32811
AMS Air Conditioning & Heating	Not on file	5.0 (11)	7510 Park Promenade Dr Unit 2034, Winter Park, FL 32792
Arctic Air Temp	Not on file	5.0 (227)	4420 Shiva Loop, Kissimmee, FL 34746
ASR Services - Heating & Air Conditioning	Not on file	5.0 (169)	1871 Majestic Elm Blvd, Ocoee, FL 34761
B&L AC Service	Not on file	5.0 (576)	1000 Belle Ave #1050, Winter Springs, FL 32708
Ben Heating & Air Conditioning Maitland	Not on file	5.0 (4)	190 Dommerich Dr, Maitland, FL 32751
Best In Class Air and Heat Llc	Florida CAC License	5.0 (30)	—
BLUE COLD AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING	Florida CAC License	5.0 (133)	14505 Breakwater Wy, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Bri-Tech Orlando	Not on file	5.0 (9)	440 Misty Oaks Run, Casselberry, FL 32707

Hiring a HVAC contractor in the Orlando metro area

In the Orlando metro area, your HVAC system runs harder and longer than almost anywhere else in the country — eight to ten months of active cooling per year — and that makes choosing the right HVAC contractor for installs, replacements, and maintenance directly tied to your monthly power bill and indoor air quality. The directory below lists active HVAC contractors so you can compare and verify.

A correctly sized and installed 16-SEER2 system in Central Florida outperforms an oversized 20-SEER2 that short-cycles, so the contractor's Manual J load calculation matters more than the equipment brand.

How to verify a HVAC contractor's license in Florida

Look for license type: CAC — Certified Air Conditioning Contractor (Class A)

Go to myfloridalicense.com, the official Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) portal, and use "Verify a License." Search by the contractor's business name, the qualifier's individual name, or the license number itself. Confirm the license type is "CAC — Certified Air Conditioning Contractor (Class A)," the status reads "Current, Active," the expiration date is in the future, and there is no disciplinary or complaint history attached to the record.

"CAC" is the broadest statewide certification (any size system). You may also see CMC (mechanical contractor) or RA / RM (registered, local-jurisdiction only). For residential central air, CAC or CMC are the typical credentials to look for.

Verify a license at myfloridalicense.com →

Why verifying matters in Florida

Florida law (§ 489.127, F.S.) makes it a third-degree felony to contract without a license on a project valued at $5,000 or more, or any size project during a declared state of emergency. Verifying licensure before you sign a contract is the single most important step you can take to protect your home and your deposit. Central Florida's hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30, and unlicensed storm-chasing crews routinely move through Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties after a major event. Confirming an active state license — and an in-state business address you can actually drive to — keeps you out of that risk pool. Refrigerant handling without an EPA Section 608 certification is illegal, and most homeowners can't tell the difference at the curb — the license check is your filter.

Questions to ask before you hire

Will you perform a Manual J load calculation, or are you sizing this system off square footage and a rule of thumb?
Are you pulling a mechanical permit, and what inspections are required on the install?
What is the parts warranty, what is the compressor warranty, and what is your labor warranty — in writing, in years?
Is the install crew your employees or subcontracted, and does your insurance cover them on my property?
Will you also evaluate and seal the ductwork, or is that a separate quote? (In most Florida attics, duct leakage is the #1 efficiency loss.)

Frequently asked questions

How long does an AC system last in Central Florida?: Central Florida's runtime is roughly twice the national average, so residential AC systems here typically last 10–14 years rather than the 15–20 commonly quoted nationally. Annual maintenance (coil cleaning, refrigerant check, drain line flush) is the single biggest factor in pushing toward the higher end of that range.
Should I repair my old AC or replace it?: A common rule of thumb: if the repair cost times the age of the system exceeds the replacement cost, replace it. In Florida the calculation is also affected by R-22 refrigerant phase-out (older systems) and the efficiency jump from old single-stage to current variable-speed equipment, which can cut summer power bills 20–35%.
What does SEER2 mean and how high should I go?: SEER2 is the updated DOE efficiency rating that replaced SEER in 2023; it's measured under more realistic duct and static-pressure conditions. The federal minimum for the Southeast is 14.3 SEER2. For most Florida homes the cost-effective sweet spot is 15–17 SEER2 — above that, the payback period stretches beyond the system's expected life.

Real local numbers

Wondering what this costs?

We measured 1,079 AC replacements from City of Orlando permit records — the declared value of work on permits actually issued between 2023 and 2025. The median is $9,873, with the middle half of jobs between $7,228 – $12,621. Not a national estimate, and not a self-reported survey.

See real Orlando permit data for AC replacements →

Before you hire

How to check a Florida contractor's licenseThe eight checks, the license type codes, and the red flags.Does this job need a permit?Orange, Seminole, and Osceola county rules, and who pulls it.

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HVAC Contractors in the Orlando Metro Area

BMCC

Hewes Heating and Air Conditioning

HVAC & Cooling LLC

G&S Refrigeration LLC

Adrians Heating & Air Conditioning

Comfort Pros Air & Heat, LLC

WestRoc Chiller Services

AC Guru

AC & Heating Pros

AC's Heating & Air

AC TECHI

Advanced Technology

Air Care Elite Heating and Cooling, Inc

Air Comfort Technology

Air Conditioning Contractors LLC

Airwaves Comfort FL CORP

Al-Air

AMS Air Conditioning & Heating

Arctic Air Temp

ASR Services - Heating & Air Conditioning

B&L AC Service

Ben Heating & Air Conditioning Maitland

Best In Class Air and Heat Llc

BLUE COLD AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING

Bri-Tech Orlando

Casselberry Vents Solutions

Certified Air Systems Inc

Classic Airflow LLC - AC services and repairs in Orlando

Clayton Mechanical

Clear Comfort Air Conditioning & Heating – Orlando

Climate HVACR Pro Solutions

Cool Concepts Air Conditioning & Heating LLC

Cooling Providers

Cooling Tactical, Inc

Elevate Air Conditioning & Heating

Elite HVAC Services LLC

First Quality Air & Cooling

Florida Longwood Air Conditioning And Heating Contractors

Golden Comfort AC & Heating Repair

Guaranteed Heating & Cooling

HAVE A MAGIC STAY LLC

HMS Heating and Air Conditioning

HVAC and Refrigeration Solutions

HVAC Pro Solution

HVAC Service Partners

Infinite Air HVAC & AC Repair Lake Mary

Just True Air LLC

K&E A/C and Refrigeration, Inc.

Keeping it Cool HVAC

Kytech heat & air

Legion Cooling LLC

MacTech Air Conditioning Services

Master Cooling Mechanical LLC Air Conditioning and Heating

MCI Services

Mechanical One

Mechanical One of Orlando - Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Electrical

MOE AIR Hvac Services, INC

Nathan HVAC Contractors

Nordic Air - Heating & Air Conditioning

OKOOL Air and Heat

One Stop Air Mechanical

One Way Air

Precision Comfort HVAC Services

Pure AC Air Conditioning

Pure AC Air Conditioning Repair

Reliance Air llc.

Rich's AC

Sol Aire Air Conditioning Services LLC

Summit Peak HVAC Solutions

Sunbright HVAC LLC

Sunrise Heating & Air Conditioning Inc

Total Service Air Conditioning and Heating LLC

Tucfrez - Cooling & Heating to rely since 2004

TXT Home Services: Air Conditioning | Dryer Vent

Walden Air Conditioning Repair

WILMACK HEATING, COOLING, AND REFRIGERATION

Winter Park Air Duct Cleaning

Discount Air LLC

Elite Air Systems