The questions everyone asks.

For a typical 1,800-2,400 sq ft Florida home, expect $11,910-$14,545 for a Basic 14 SEER system, $15,942-$19,285 for a Deluxe 16 SEER, $21,302-$24,973 for a Premier heat pump, and $29,492-$30,911 for an Optimum variable-speed system. These prices are turnkey: equipment, labor, permits, and our 10-year parts & labor warranty included. Rebates typically reduce the net price by $2,000-$4,000.

Most contractors run a high-pressure sales playbook designed to anchor you on a high price and 'discount' down to extract maximum margin. We do the opposite — published tier pricing for every county, every utility territory, every tonnage. The price you see is the price you pay. No surprises, no negotiation theater, no after-hours pressure tactics.

No. The price quoted includes equipment, refrigerant, labor, permits, inspection, electrical disconnect/reconnect, line set, condensate drain, haul-away of your old system, and the 10-year parts & labor warranty. The only add-ons would be elective upgrades you specifically request (zoning, UV lamp, electronic air cleaner, etc.) — and those are itemized in writing before you commit.

We don't, because our published prices are already 15-25% below the average Florida quote for equivalent equipment. If you've received a lower quote for the same SEER rating, tonnage, brand, and warranty terms, send it to us and we'll explain the difference — usually it's a stripped-down system or a contractor without proper licensing.

Florida rule of thumb is 1 ton per 500-600 sq ft, but the right answer depends on your insulation, window orientation, ceiling height, ductwork, and shading. AIRA — our AI comfort consultant — runs a Manual J-style load calculation from your address using public property records and your answers to a 5-minute assessment — much more accurate than the back-of-napkin sizing most contractors use.

In Florida, heat pumps win almost every time. Our climate rarely drops below freezing, which is exactly the temperature range where heat pumps are 2-3x more efficient than electric resistance heat. Heat pumps also qualify for the $2,000 federal IRA tax credit, which AC-only systems don't. The exception: if you have natural gas already plumbed, a high-efficiency gas furnace + AC may make sense in the panhandle.

SEER2 (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio 2) is the current cooling efficiency standard — higher is better, with 14.3 the federal minimum for the Southeast and 22+ on top-tier variable-speed systems. HSPF measures heat pump heating efficiency. EER measures peak cooling efficiency at 95F. For Florida, prioritize SEER2 (cooling dominates) and look for variable-speed compressors which run at low loads most of the time.

We install Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Rheem, Goodman, and American Standard depending on your county and tier selection. We don't push one brand over another — we choose based on local parts availability, contractor expertise, and warranty support in your specific zip code.

Most replacements take 6-8 hours and you'll have cooling back the same day. Full-system installs with new ductwork take 1-2 days. Brand new construction or major retrofit can take 3-5 days. We schedule around your calendar and confirm the time window 24 hours before arrival.

Yes for the start (15-min walkthrough so the lead installer can confirm equipment placement, breaker location, and disconnect access) and for the end (30-min commissioning where we test temperature differential, refrigerant pressures, and walk you through your new thermostat). The middle 5-6 hours you can leave if you'd like.

We pull every permit required by your county and schedule the post-install inspection ourselves. You don't need to do anything. We won't charge you for permit fees beyond what the county actually charges (typically $75-$300 depending on jurisdiction).

10 years of parts AND labor — the labor coverage is the part most contractors don't include. If a compressor fails in year 8, we replace it AND cover the technician hours to swap it. Most contractor warranties only cover parts, leaving you with $800-$1,500 labor bills on a 'free' part replacement.

Three things: skipped annual maintenance for two consecutive years, intentional damage, or unauthorized repairs by an unlicensed contractor. Refrigerant leaks from corrosion, compressor failures, capacitor failures, fan motor failures — all covered.

Strongly recommended but not required. Our $19/month Comfort Plan covers annual tune-up, filter delivery, priority scheduling, and 15% off any repairs. Skipping tune-ups for 2+ consecutive years voids the warranty per manufacturer terms.

Three options: Wisetack 0% APR for 12-24 months on systems under $25K, GoodLeap fixed-rate 120-month financing on systems $25K+, or pay-in-full via ACH/credit card. Soft credit pull only for pre-qualification — no impact to your credit score until you formally accept terms.

Federal IRA heat pump tax credit: $2,000 for qualifying Premier and Optimum tier systems (must be heat pumps with HSPF2 >= 7.5). Utility rebates: Duke Energy up to $1,500, FPL up to $2,150, TECO up to $1,000, OUC up to $850. We file the rebate paperwork on your behalf at no cost.

Yes. We accept HELOCs (your bank handles the funding directly) and PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing through Ygrene/HERO. PACE attaches the loan to your property tax bill — useful for credit-challenged buyers but watch the interest rate carefully.

11 counties as of 2026: Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Manatee, Sarasota, Broward, Palm Beach, Miami-Dade, Martin, Orange, and Duval. We're expanding monthly — if your zip isn't covered yet, join our waitlist and we'll notify you the day we reach you.

Because we only operate where we can deliver consistent quality. That means we need licensed installers in the area, parts inventory within 4 hours, and inspection turnaround we can rely on. Expanding faster would mean compromising the warranty we promise.