Hiring a Licensed AC Contractor in Florida
Florida licenses air conditioning contractors through the state. Checking a licence takes a few minutes and protects you.
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Florida's Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses air conditioning contractors in classes such as A, B and C. Contractors may be certified to work statewide or registered to work in specific local areas.
Check a licence
Use the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation's online licence lookup to confirm a contractor's licence is active and see any discipline.
Refrigerant
Technicians who handle refrigerant must hold EPA Section 608 certification.
Permits
Replacing an AC system usually needs a permit and inspection from the county or city. Ask who will pull it.
Insurance
Ask for proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation.
Written quotes
A good quote lists the equipment model and efficiency, what's included, warranty terms and permit costs.
Red flags
No licence number, pressure to sign immediately, or a price for a new system without anyone looking at the house.
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Load calculations
For a full replacement, ask whether the contractor will do a load calculation. Florida's building code expects equipment to be sized for the house, and a proper calculation avoids an oversized system that can't control humidity.
Questions to ask
Is the licence certified or registered, and does it cover my area? Who handles the permit and inspection? What brand and efficiency are you proposing, and why? What's covered by the manufacturer's warranty and by your workmanship warranty, and for how long?
Payment
Florida law limits how much some contractors can take as a deposit on certain jobs before work begins, and requires written contracts for larger projects. Ask about the payment schedule, and avoid paying the full price up front.
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