Miami-Dade AC help
AC not cooling in Miami? Find out what is wrong before you pay.
In Miami an AC that quits is a real problem, not an inconvenience. Many cooling failures come down to a handful of causes, and some cost very little to fix. Tell us what your system is doing and we will pass your request to a licensed contractor.
- Ask for the state license number and check it yourself
- Get the diagnosis and the price in writing before work starts
- Replacement jobs need a permit in Miami-Dade
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Tell us what your AC is doing
Takes about 60 seconds. No obligation.
What we help with
AC help in Miami, matched to what your system is doing
A unit that runs but does not cool and a unit that will not start are different problems with different fixes. Pick the one that sounds like yours.
AC Repair
Diagnosis and repair of residential split systems by a licensed Florida contractor.
AC Not Cooling
System runs but the air is warm. Common causes and what to check first.
AC Replacement
Replacement of aging systems, permitted, with a written quote.
AC Maintenance
Yearly tune-up: filter, coil, drain line, electrical and refrigerant checks.
Know before you hire
Before you hire anyone for AC work, know these Florida rules.
Florida requires a state license for air conditioning work. Certified air conditioning contractors hold a license from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, and the number must appear in their advertising. You can look any number up on the DBPR website in under a minute.
Handling refrigerant takes federal certification. Anyone who opens the refrigerant circuit must hold EPA Section 608 certification. If a technician quotes a top-up without finding the leak first, ask how the leak will be found. Refrigerant does not get used up, so a low charge means a leak somewhere.
Request a CallbackWhile you wait, in order
Check the thermostat and filter
Set it to cool, and swap or check a dirty filter.
Look at the breaker
A tripped AC breaker is worth resetting once. If it trips again, stop.
Turn it off if you see ice or water
Running a frozen or flooding system can cause damage.
How it works
Three steps, no runaround
Tell us what your AC is doing
Fill in the short form. It takes about a minute and there is no obligation.
We pass it to a contractor
Your request goes to an independent licensed Florida AC contractor who calls you back.
Get a written diagnosis
Ask for the problem and the price in writing before any work starts.
Areas we serve
AC help across Miami-Dade, from Aventura to Homestead
We cover the 305 and 786. If your neighborhood is on this list, you are inside the service area.
Common questions
What people ask before they hire
Why is my AC running but not cooling?
The common causes are a dirty filter, a frozen evaporator coil, a failed outdoor fan or capacitor, and low refrigerant from a leak. A clean filter is the free first check. If you see ice on the indoor lines, turn the system off and let it thaw before calling anyone.
Why is water leaking from my AC?
In Miami's humidity the usual cause is a clogged condensate drain line, which backs up and overflows the drain pan. Many systems have a float switch that shuts the unit off when this happens, so a system that stopped and has water nearby is often a drain problem.
Does an AC replacement need a permit in Miami-Dade?
Yes. Changing out an air conditioning system is permitted work in Miami-Dade. A contractor offering to skip the permit is moving the risk onto you, because unpermitted work can cause problems at resale and with insurance.
Should I repair or replace my AC?
It depends on the age of the system, the cost of the repair and how often it fails. A repair on a younger system with one failed part usually makes sense. A system with a major component failure and a history of repairs is where a replacement quote is worth getting. Ask for both numbers in writing.
How do I check that an AC contractor is licensed?
Ask for the Florida license number and look it up on the DBPR website. Certified air conditioning contractor numbers start with CAC. The license should be active and in the name of the company or person doing the work.
How often should an AC be serviced in Miami?
Most manufacturers recommend yearly service, and Miami systems run most of the year, so many homeowners book a check before the hot season. A service visit covers the filter, coil, drain line, electrical parts and refrigerant pressures.
Ready for a straight answer?
Send the short form and we will pass your request to an independent licensed Florida AC contractor to call you back.
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