Replacing an air conditioner is a big decision and a big check. Our quotes come from a clear framework — system age, repair cost, refrigerant type, and ductwork condition — and we will tell you when a repair is the smarter move.
Every replacement quote includes a full ductwork evaluation, because new equipment on failing ducts wastes the investment. Permits are pulled where required, and our electrical division handles the circuit and panel side of the new system.
The Repair-vs-Replace Decision
The framework we use: age — a system past 12 to 15 years in Florida is living on borrowed time; repair cost — if one repair approaches a third or more of a new system's cost, replacement usually wins on math alone.
Failure history matters too. One capacitor in ten years is routine; a compressor last year, a coil leak this year, and weak airflow on top is a pattern. We show you both numbers so you decide with real information.
The R-22 Phaseout Changes the Math
Systems built before roughly 2010 often run on R-22 refrigerant, which has been phased out of production. What remains is reclaimed stock — scarce and expensive, and getting more so every year.
A leak on an R-22 system is no longer just a repair; it is a recurring expense with no ceiling. When we find one on an older system, replacement is usually the honest recommendation.
Every Quote Includes a Ductwork Evaluation
We inspect your ducts on every replacement quote: leaks, crushed runs, undersized returns, insulation condition — especially in attics that bake all summer.
If they are leaking conditioned air into a 140-degree attic, we show you that separately, with its own price. You decide how far to take it, but you will not get a replacement quote from us that ignores the ducts.
Permits Pulled, Inspections Handled
Replacements require permits in Wellington, and we handle the whole process: application, equipment documentation, and meeting the inspector. Permitted work protects you at resale and confirms the install meets code. Financing options are available — just ask when we quote.
Don't Forget the Electrical Side
A new system changes your home's electrical load. The dedicated circuit must be sized to the equipment, the disconnect has to match, and the panel needs the capacity. Our electricians verify all of it on every replacement.
New equipment is also worth protecting. Afternoon thunderstorms bring surges that kill control boards and compressors — whole-home surge protection is inexpensive insurance for a major investment.
Common questions
When does replacing beat repairing?
When the system is past 12 to 15 years, when one repair costs a third or more of replacement, when failures keep repeating, or when it runs on phased-out R-22.
What happens to the old refrigerant?
It is recovered and handled according to EPA rules — never vented. That is part of every replacement we do.
How long does a replacement take?
Most full system replacements take one to two days, including electrical work and startup commissioning.
Will you really check my ductwork?
Yes, on every replacement quote. If the ducts are fine we say so. If they are leaking or undersized, you see the findings and a separate price before deciding.
Should I add surge protection with a new system?
Yes. Florida lightning and grid surges destroy control boards and compressors; whole-home surge protection at the panel guards the new equipment and everything else.
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