Checking a Florida AC Contractor's License
Florida licenses air conditioning contractors through the Construction Industry Licensing Board. Checking takes minutes and protects the house and the warranty.
Request an AC contractorClasses of license
Air conditioning contractors are licensed as Class A, B or C, either certified statewide or registered locally. The class limits the size of system they can work on.
Where to look
Search the contractor's name or license number on the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation website.
Insurance
Ask for proof of liability and workers' compensation coverage.
Permits
System replacements generally need a permit and inspection. Ask who pulls it.
Written quote
Equipment and model numbers, efficiency ratings, duct and drain work, permit and warranty terms.
After storms
Be wary of anyone going door to door after a hurricane, asking for cash or pushing you to sign on the spot.
Keep paperwork
Save the permit, invoice, model numbers and warranty registration together.
Get started
See our services and send a request.
Deposits
Ask how a deposit will be handled before paying, and avoid paying the full price before work starts.
Ask about sizing
A careful contractor measures the house and runs a load calculation before quoting a new system. Someone who only reads the old unit's label may repeat a sizing mistake that left the house clammy for years.
Who does the install
Ask whether the licensed company's own crew will install the system or whether the job is subcontracted, and who you should contact if something goes wrong during the first summer.
Service after the sale
Find out how warranty repairs are handled, how quickly the company responds in peak season and whether a first-year check is included. Those answers matter as much as the price on the quote.
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