When your old condenser quits in the middle of a Central Florida July, you need air conditioner replacement Hunters creek FL homeowners can count on. We pull the old unit, verify the copper line set and duct static, set a new R-32 condenser, and commission it the same day. Whether you own a townhome off Town Center Boulevard or a single-family house near John Young Parkway, we size the system to your square footage, not to a guess.
Air conditioner replacement Hunters creek FL is the full removal and reinstallation of your outdoor condenser, indoor evaporator coil, and the supporting components that keep a split system running. It is not a repair. We recover the old refrigerant with a recovery machine, cut out the existing copper tubing where it has been kinked or undersized, braze in new line sets, install a matched coil, and wire the new contactor and capacitor into the air handler. Then we evacuate the system with a vacuum pump to 500 microns, weigh in the charge, and verify the temperature split at the return and supply.
Most of the homes we replace systems in were built between 1998 and 2010, which means the original equipment is now 15 to 25 years old and running on R-410A or, in a few cases, the discontinued R-22. When a compressor failure or a refrigerant leak shows up in a system that old, the honest math usually favors replacement over another repair. If you have been searching for AC replacement near me Hunters creek, we will tell you straight whether a $600 repair buys you two more years or whether it is money down the drain.
Every replacement we quote includes the equipment, the labor, the commissioning, and the cleanup. Here is what shows up on the invoice, and what we treat as an add-on so you can see the difference before you sign.
A matched outdoor condenser and indoor evaporator coil, sized to your home by ACCA Manual J load calculation. We only quote AHRI-matched pairs so the rated SEER2 actually holds up in the field.
Fresh copper tubing, a new concrete or composite pad, and new insulation on the suction line. We do not reuse kinked or undersized line sets from the old system, because that is where efficiency goes to die.
We recover the old refrigerant, pull a deep vacuum to 500 microns, hold it for 15 minutes, and weigh in the new R-32 or R-410A charge to the manufacturer's spec. No guessing by gauge pressure alone.
New contactor, capacitor, and disconnect wired to code. We install and configure a new thermostat, including Nest or Ecobee if you want smart control, and set the schedule before we leave.
We pull the Orange County permit where the job requires one and haul the old condenser, coil, and any removed line set off site. You are not left with a dead unit sitting on the side of the house.
A 30-minute run test, temperature-split verification, condensate drain check, and a walkthrough of the filter size, warranty terms, and maintenance schedule. We answer every question before we pack up.
Before we quote anything, we measure your square footage, window orientation, insulation R-value, and duct sizing. That data feeds a Manual J load calculation so the new tonnage matches the house. Oversizing is the number one reason replacement systems short-cycle and fail early. This step takes about 45 minutes.
You get a written, itemized quote the same visit. It lists the condenser model, coil, line set, thermostat, and labor. We walk you through 14.3 SEER2, 16 SEER2, and inverter options so you can see what each tier costs and what it saves. No pressure, no same-day-only discount games.
On install day we recover the old refrigerant into a certified recovery machine, disconnect the electrical, and haul the old condenser and coil out. We protect flooring and set drop cloths through the path to the air handler. Removal usually takes 60 to 90 minutes.
We set the new pad, run fresh copper tubing, braze the joints with nitrogen flowing, install the matched evaporator coil, and wire in the new contactor and capacitor. Then we pull a deep vacuum to 500 microns, hold it, and weigh in the R-32 or R-410A charge to the manufacturer spec.
We run the system for 30 minutes, check the temperature split, verify the thermostat schedule, and confirm the condensate drain flows. Then we walk you through the filter size, the warranty paperwork, and the maintenance schedule before we leave. Total install time for a standard split is 6 to 8 hours.
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians — so the job is done accurately the first time.
Used to read suction and liquid pressures during commissioning and to verify the superheat and subcooling targets match the manufacturer's charging chart.
Pulls the system down to 500 microns and holds it there for 15 minutes. Skipping this step is the number one cause of premature compressor failure on new installs.
Recovers the old R-410A or R-22 refrigerant into certified cylinders before we cut the line set. Required by EPA Section 608 rules and non-negotiable on every job.
We braze copper tubing with nitrogen flowing to prevent oxidation inside the line set. That black flake residue is what clogs TXV valves and kills compressors.
Verifies voltage, amp draw, and capacitor microfarads on the new contactor and blower motor before we close up the air handler.
Measures total external static pressure on the new system. If the duct system is too restrictive, we correct it before commissioning so airflow matches the equipment spec.
Installed and configured on every replacement we quote. We set the schedule, connect the app, and show you how to adjust it before we leave.
A 2004 2.5-ton Carrier running on R-410A with a failing compressor. Homeowner was paying $310 a month in summer power bills and the system could not hold 78 degrees on a 95-degree afternoon.
New 2.5-ton 16 SEER2 Trane with a matched coil, new line set, and Nest thermostat. First full July bill came in at $228. House holds 74 degrees with the system running 6 hours a day instead of 12.
A 3-ton Lennox from 2008 in a 2,400-square-foot two-story home. Static pressure was 0.9 inches of water column, well above the 0.5 target, and the system never reached setpoint in the upstairs bedrooms.
New 4-ton 16 SEER2 system with a corrected 20-inch return and a sealed duct trunk. Static pressure dropped to 0.52, and the upstairs bedrooms now hit setpoint within 25 minutes of a call for cooling.
A 2007 Goodman 3-ton with a history of capacitor failures, a refrigerant leak at the evaporator coil, and a blower motor replacement. Property manager had spent $2,100 on repairs in 18 months.
New 3-ton 14.3 SEER2 Rheem with a 10-year parts warranty and a 5-year workmanship warranty. No service calls in the 14 months since install, and the tenant renewed the lease.
Some AC problems are repairs. Others are symptoms of a system at the end of its life. Here are the ones we see most often in Hunters creek, and what happens if you keep patching them.
Ask a pro →We diagnose the root cause first. If the compressor is failing or the system is undersized, we quote a replacement sized correctly by load calculation. If it is a charge issue, we repair it and tell you how much life is left.
We leak-test with an electronic detector and nitrogen pressure. If the leak is in a coil on an old system, we quote replacement. If it is a line set joint, we can often repair and recharge without a full swap.
We show you the repair cost and the replacement cost side by side, with the expected lifespan of each. In most cases on a system over 15 years old, replacement is the better long-term spend.
We pressure-test the duct system during the replacement quote. If leakage is significant, we seal the accessible runs and verify static pressure so the new equipment actually delivers its rated airflow.
Most replacements in Hunters creek run $5,400 to $11,800 in 2026, installed. A basic 2-ton 14.3 SEER2 split sits near the bottom of that range; a 4-ton 16 SEER2 with a new coil and line set sits near the top. Duct repairs, a new thermostat, or a second-story air handler add to the total. We quote the exact number after a load calculation, not over the phone.
A standard split-system replacement takes 6 to 8 hours from arrival to final test. If we are also replacing the line set, adding a new pad, or repairing duct leakage, plan on a full day. Two-story homes with attic air handlers can run 9 to 10 hours. We schedule morning starts so you are cooling again before the afternoon peak heat.
Size depends on square footage, ceiling height, window area, insulation, and duct design, not just square footage alone. A 1,500-square-foot Hunters creek townhome usually needs 2 to 2.5 tons; a 2,400-square-foot single-family home usually needs 3.5 to 4 tons. We run an ACCA Manual J load calculation on every quote so the tonnage matches the actual cooling load.
Yes. We work with approved lenders offering 12- to 84-month terms, including 0 percent promotional plans for qualified buyers. Approval usually takes 10 to 15 minutes and can be done from your phone while we are on site. We will also match any written quote from a licensed HVAC contractor in Orange County.
furnace repairIf your furnace is on its last legs, replacing it at the same time as your AC saves a second trip and often a second permit. We handle both sides of the system in one visit for Hunters creek homeowners.Explore →
air conditioning repairNot every failing system needs replacement. We diagnose the compressor, contactor, capacitor, and refrigerant charge first, and we tell you honestly when a repair is the smarter call than a new unit.Explore →
furnace replacementPairing a new furnace with your AC replacement means one load calculation, one permit, and one install crew. We size both to the same duct system so neither side is starved for airflow.Explore →
air duct cleaningA new system pushing air through dirty ducts is a waste. We clean the trunk lines and registers before commissioning so the new equipment is not breathing 15 years of Central Florida dust.Explore →
heating repairOur heating repair work covers the same equipment we install, so if your heat pump or furnace acts up after a replacement, you are already in our system and we know the layout.Explore →
heat pump repairHeat pumps handle both heating and cooling, and they fail differently than straight AC. We service reversing valves, defrost boards, and auxiliary heat strips on the same trucks we use for replacements.Explore →
emergency HVAC repairWhen your system dies at 11 p.m. in August, we answer. Emergency repair is available 24/7 across Hunters creek, and if the diagnosis points to replacement, we can schedule the install for the next morning.Explore →
AC repairWe repair AC systems of every brand, including Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman, Rheem, and York. If the repair cost approaches half the price of a new unit, we will show you both numbers.Explore →Call (844) 796-4282 and we will schedule a load calculation and written quote, usually within 24 hours. Same-day installs are available on most standard split systems. Licensed, insured, and warrantied across Orange County.
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