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A new AC in Orlando is a sizing job before it is an equipment job: an oversized unit short-cycles and never wrings out Florida humidity, an undersized one runs nonstop. A licensed Orlando installer load-calculates your home, pulls the permit, and installs a system that meets current Florida efficiency requirements.
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Load calculation (Manual J) and system sizing
Central, split and ductless mini-split installs
Old-unit removal and refrigerant recovery
Permit filing and final inspection coordination
Thermostat setup and airflow balancing
Orlando's fast-growing suburbs mean plenty of new construction — and builder-grade AC units and fixtures that often need upgrading within a decade.
Inland humidity with no coastal breeze makes condensate drain-line clogs one of the most common AC service calls.
A full central system replacement in Orlando typically lands between $5,000 and $9,500 installed, depending on tonnage and SEER rating; ductless mini-splits for a room or addition start around $2,500. Quotes are fixed before installation day.
Yes — Florida requires a mechanical permit and inspection for system replacement. A licensed Orlando contractor files it for you; skipping it can void insurance claims and complicate a home sale.
Florida's minimum for new installs is SEER2 14.3, but with Orlando cooling nearly year-round, stepping up to 15-17 SEER2 usually pays for itself in utility savings within a few summers.