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AC Installation & Replacement · Fort Myers, FL
AC installation in Fort Myers, without the sales act
Comparing replacement quotes? Good. Here’s ours: right-sized for Florida humidity, Lee County permit pulled by us, written price before we order the unit. If a repair still makes sense, we’ll tell you that instead.
Free in-home estimates across Fort Myers — real person answers
FL Lic. CAC1820344
★ 4.9 on Google
Lee County Permits Handled
Financing Available
★ 4.9 on Google
Lee County Permits Handled
Financing Available
Why Fort Myers quotes are hard to compare
Three bids, three prices, zero explanations
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The lowball that grows. A cheap bid that skips the Lee County permit, reuses a corroded pad, and “discovers” extras on install day.
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The commission pitch. A mega-brand comfort consultant quoting the biggest system on the truck, sight-unseen, with a today-only price.
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New unit, old ducts. In McGregor-area and older Fort Myers homes, leaky 40-year ductwork quietly eats the efficiency you just paid for.
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Wrong size for Florida. An oversized unit short-cycles, never wrings out the humidity, and dies young. Bigger is not better here.
A replacement is a $6k–$15k decision. You deserve a quote you can actually read — and a second opinion is free.
What a straight quote looks like
Why Fort Myers homeowners pick our bid
Permits Pulled, Inspection Passed
Every replacement gets a Lee County mechanical permit, filed by us, closed with a passed inspection. That paperwork protects your warranty and your home sale later.
Itemized, In Writing
Equipment, labor, permit, electrical, drain line, pad, thermostat — line by line, priced before we order anything. Compare it against any bid in town.
Licensed & Documented
FL HVAC License CAC1820344, fully insured. Landlords and out-of-state owners get photos, serials, and permit records for their files — no site visit required.
★★★★★ 4.9 from 127+ Google reviews — read what SWFL says →
The ABC Standard for replacements
From quote to cold air, step by step
1
Measure
In-home load calculation — square footage, insulation, windows, duct condition. We size for Fort Myers humidity, not a rule of thumb.
2
Compare
Two or three system options with honest math: price, SEER2 efficiency, projected FPL savings. Repair vs. replace numbers if your unit might have life left.
3
Install
Most swaps take one day: old unit out by mid-morning, new system set, braze, vacuum, charge to manufacturer spec, hurricane-rated tie-downs on the condenser.
4
Prove It
Full commissioning test, thermostat walkthrough, workspace cleaner than we found it. Permit closed, warranty registered, documents in your inbox.
Fort Myers replacements we handle every week
Older McGregor & River District Homes
Historic homes off McGregor Boulevard often need duct rework with the new system — undersized returns, crumbling flex, closets never meant for modern air handlers. We quote duct sealing and replacement alongside the equipment so the whole system performs, not just the shiny box outside.
Rentals & Landlord Properties
Managing a Fort Myers rental from out of state? We coordinate access with your tenant, replace the system, and send you the full record — quote, photos, serial numbers, permit, invoice. One phone call, zero flights.
Post-Storm Full Rebuilds
Flood or storm took out the condenser, the air handler, and half the ductwork? We rebuild the whole system — equipment, duct runs, elevated pad, tie-downs — and handle the documentation your insurance and Lee County require. See our hurricane prep guide for protecting the new one.
Gated Communities & HOAs
Gateway, Colonial Country Club, and similar communities have gate access, work-hour windows, and sometimes equipment-placement rules. We handle the HOA coordination and show up when we said we would — your neighbors never know we were there, except the quiet new unit.
The honest repair-vs-replace math
Our rule: if the repair costs less than a third of a new system and your unit is under 10 years old, repair usually wins — and we do those too. Past 12–15 Florida summers, a 15.2+ SEER2 system often pays its own way in FPL savings. We put both numbers side by side and let you decide. Already have a replacement quote? Bring it — second opinions are free, and we’ll tell you if it’s a fair deal even when it isn’t ours. The full breakdown is in our repair-or-replace guide.
Brands, efficiency & financing
- We install Lennox, Carrier, and Trane — plus other major brands when the fit is right. We match the system to your house, not a quota.
- Central systems, heat pumps, and ductless mini-splits for lanai conversions and additions.
- SEER2 options explained in dollars, not jargon — see what rating SWFL actually needs.
- Financing available — keep your emergency fund intact.
Recent replacement, real house
Old to new, ducts included
One recent project came to us as a “mismatched” system — a newer condenser bolted onto an old air handler and tired ductwork by a previous contractor. It never cooled right and never would. We replaced it as a matched system, reworked the failing duct runs, and commissioned the whole thing against manufacturer specs. That’s the difference between installing a box and installing a system.
✓ Matched system + duct rework — permitted, inspected, and actually holding humidity
Straight answers
Fort Myers AC Installation FAQs
How much does AC installation cost in Fort Myers?
Most full replacements in Southwest Florida run $3,500 to $12,000+. The spread comes from tonnage, SEER2 efficiency level, brand, whether ductwork needs sealing or replacement, electrical upgrades, and permit scope. That’s why we quote after an in-home visit, in writing, line by line — free estimate at (239) 977-2010.
How long does a replacement take?
A standard changeout takes 4 to 8 hours — cool air the same evening. Jobs with duct rework, a full post-storm rebuild, or commercial equipment can run 1–2 days. We give you the timeline with the quote, and we keep it.
Do I need a permit to replace my AC in Fort Myers?
Yes. Lee County requires a mechanical permit and inspection for AC replacements — it’s not optional, and unpermitted work can bite you at resale or on an insurance claim. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and close it out. It’s included in our price, not a surprise add-on.
Should I replace my ductwork with the new system?
Not always — but in older Fort Myers homes, especially the McGregor corridor, leaky or undersized ducts can throw away 20–30% of the airflow a new system produces. We inspect the ducts during the estimate and quote sealing or replacement separately, so you can see exactly what each piece costs and decide.
What SEER2 rating do I need in Florida?
Florida’s minimum for most new split systems is 15.2 SEER2. Whether stepping up to a higher-efficiency unit pays off depends on your run time — and in Fort Myers the AC runs ten months a year, so upgrades pencil out faster here than almost anywhere. We show the math in projected FPL dollars for each option we quote.
Get the quote you can read
Free replacement estimate in Fort Myers
- Fastest: call (239) 977-2010 — live answer, day or night
- Easiest: text photos of your current unit and its data plate to the same number
- Comparing bids? Send us the other quote — the second opinion is free
No-pressure promise: we measure first, quote in writing second, and the decision is always yours. Curious about the general process? See our AC installation page or everything we do in Fort Myers.
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