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AC Installation & Replacement · Southwest Florida
A new AC, sized for Florida — not for a textbook
Replacing a system is a $6k–$15k decision. We size it for SWFL humidity, quote it in writing, pull the permit, and stand behind the install for years. No commission techs, no pressure.
Free estimates — a real person answers, 7 days a week
FL Lic. CAC1820344
★ 4.9 on Google
Financing Available
Permits Handled
★ 4.9 on Google
Financing Available
Permits Handled
Why replacements go wrong here
Most bad installs fail on paper first
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Oversized “bigger is better” units — they cool fast, shut off, and never wring the humidity out. Your house hits 74° and still feels sticky.
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Quotes over the phone, sight unseen — nobody measured your home, checked your ductwork, or did a load calculation. That number is a guess.
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The lowball bid with no permit — unpermitted work can void the manufacturer warranty and surface at closing when you sell.
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New unit, old problems — leaky ducts and a tired thermostat get carried over, and the FPL bill barely moves.
A Florida system runs 10 months a year. Get the sizing and install right, and the equipment gets to do its job for 12–15 years. Not sure the old one is done? Start with the honest math: repair or replace?
Before you sign anything
Why planners pick us for the big one
Sized by Load Calc
We measure the house — square footage, insulation, windows, duct condition — and size for SWFL humidity. Never “same tonnage as the old one.”
One Written Quote
Good / better / best options on paper, with SEER2 ratings and operating-cost differences explained. The price you approve is the price you pay.
Permitted & Inspected
FL Lic. CAC1820344. We pull the county permit, schedule the inspection, and register your warranty. Your paperwork survives a home sale.
★★★★★ 4.9 from 127+ Google reviews — read what SWFL says →
The ABC Standard for installs
From estimate to cold air
1
Assess
Free in-home visit. We measure the space, inspect ducts and the electrical, and listen to what bugs you about the current system.
2
Select
Right-sized options from Trane, Carrier, Lennox, Rheem, Goodman, and Daikin — matched to your budget and your FPL bill, not our inventory.
3
Install
Most swaps done in one day. New pad, lineset flush or replacement, proper refrigerant charge by weight, permit filed, workspace spotless.
4
Verify
Commissioned against manufacturer specs — airflow, charge, temperature split. We walk you through the thermostat and register the warranty.
SEER2, translated
SEER2 is the efficiency rating on every new system — Florida’s minimum is 15.2 for most homes. Higher SEER2 costs more upfront and less every month, and in a 10-month cooling season the monthly side wins faster here than almost anywhere in the country. We show you the payback math for each option. Want the deep dive? Read our guide to the best SEER rating for Florida.
Financing that fits the timing
AC failures don’t wait for the savings account. We offer flexible financing options with approvals typically the same day, so a July breakdown doesn’t force a lowball decision. Ask when you call and we’ll lay out the terms in plain numbers.
Installations we handle every week
- Full central AC system replacements
- Heat pumps built for Florida winters
- Ductless mini-splits for lanais, garages & additions
- Air handler & condenser matched-pair swaps
- Ductwork replacement & sealing with the install
- Smart thermostat setup (handy for snowbird schedules)
- Commercial rooftop & split systems
- Coastal-rated equipment for salt-air homes
Recent install, real house
Out with the 2009 unit, cold by dinner
A Naples homeowner had a system limping through its second compressor and a house that never dropped below 78° by afternoon. We ran the load calc — the old unit was oversized for the home. A properly sized, higher-SEER2 replacement went in the same week: old equipment hauled off, new pad set, permit filed, cooling verified by early evening.
✓ Right-sized system, one-day swap, permit and warranty registered
Straight answers
AC Installation FAQs
How much does a new AC cost in Southwest Florida?
Most full replacements in SWFL run $3,500 to $12,000+ depending on tonnage, SEER2 rating, brand, and whether ductwork needs attention. We give you a free in-home estimate with good / better / best options in writing, so you compare real numbers instead of guesses. Financing is available — call (239) 977-2010.
How long does an AC installation take?
A standard changeout takes 4 to 8 hours — cool again the same day. Installs that add new ductwork, relocate equipment, or involve commercial systems can run 1–2 days. We tell you the timeline in the estimate, then hit it.
What size AC do I need for my Florida home?
Whatever the load calculation says — not a rule of thumb. In our humidity, an oversized unit short-cycles and leaves the air clammy, while an undersized one runs nonstop. We measure your home’s square footage, insulation, windows, and duct condition to land on the right tonnage. It’s the single biggest factor in how the system feels for the next 15 years.
Which brands do you install?
Trane, Carrier, Lennox, Rheem, Goodman, and Daikin. We’re not locked to one label — we quote the equipment that fits your home and budget, and we service every one of them afterward under our maintenance plans.
Do I need a permit to replace my AC in Florida?
Yes. Collier and Lee County both require a mechanical permit for a system replacement, with an inspection after the work. We pull the permit and handle the inspection as part of every install — it protects your warranty and your home sale later. Unpermitted swaps are the classic lowball-bid shortcut.
Should I repair my old system one more time instead?
Sometimes, yes — and we’ll tell you when. If the repair is under a third of replacement cost and the unit is younger than 10, repair usually wins. Past 12–15 Florida years, efficiency gains and refrigerant costs shift the math. We put both numbers side by side before you decide; our guide on how long ACs last in Florida covers the details.
Start with the free estimate
Get your replacement priced right
- Fastest: call (239) 977-2010 — we’ll schedule your in-home visit
- Easiest: text a photo of your current unit’s data plate to the same number
- Form: tell us about the house, we call you back with times
No-pressure promise: the estimate is free, the quote is written, and the decision stays yours. Serving Naples, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and all of SWFL.
FL Lic. CAC1820344Licensed & InsuredFamily-Owned