AC Replacement in Orlando, FL

When Should You Replace Your Air Conditioner?

In Orlando, air conditioners work hard for most of the year. If your system is older or constantly breaking down, replacing it can be the smarter long-term option.

AC Replacement vs. AC Repair (What’s Better in Orlando?)

You may need AC replacement if you notice:

• Your AC is 10–15+ years old
  

• The home won’t cool evenly (hot bedrooms, weak airflow)
  

• The system runs constantly but never reaches the thermostat setting
  

• Repairs keep adding up
  

• Your AC uses R-22 refrigerant (Freon) or has a major refrigerant leak
  

• You have high electric bills during cooling season
  

• Your indoor humidity feels sticky or uncomfortable
  

• The AC is loud, short-cycling, or freezing up
  

If you’re not sure whether to repair or replace, we’ll give you an honest recommendation based on system condition, efficiency, and total cost.

A repair can be a great choice when the system is newer and the problem is minor. But in Orlando’s climate, older systems often lose efficiency and reliability fast.

AC replacement is usually the better option when:

• The repair is expensive and the system is aging

• Your evaporator coil or condenser coil is failing

• The compressor is failing

• The system can’t control humidity anymore

• You’ve had multiple breakdowns in the last 12–24 months

Golden Comfort AC & Heating Repair will walk you through both options clearly no pressure.

What’s Included With Our Orlando AC Replacement Service

A proper AC replacement isn’t just swapping equipment. It’s making sure the whole system is sized, installed, and tested correctly.

4) New AC Installation (Central AC or Heat Pump)

Our AC replacement process typically includes:

1) Home & System Evaluation

We inspect your existing setup, including:

• Indoor air handler / evaporator coil

• Outdoor condenser unit

• Refrigerant lines (line set)

• Thermostat and wiring

• Ductwork condition and airflow

2) Correct System Sizing (Not Guessing)

Oversized and undersized systems can cause:

• uneven temperatures

• short cycling

• poor humidity control

• higher operating costs

We help you choose the right capacity for your home’s layout and comfort needs.

3) Removal of Old Equipment

We safely disconnect and remove your old air conditioning system and dispose of it properly.

We install your new system with a focus on:

• clean, secure connections

• proper refrigerant charging

• safe electrical setup

• condensate drain protection (important in Florida)

• correct airflow and temperature split

5) Start-Up Testing & Final Quality Check

Before we leave, we test:

• cooling performance

• thermostat control

• airflow

• refrigerant pressures

• drain line operation

• system safety

Then we show you how to use your thermostat and maintain your new AC.

What Affects the Cost of AC Replacement?

Every home is different. The cost of AC replacement in Orlando depends on factors like:

• System type (central AC vs. heat pump)

• System size (capacity)

• Efficiency rating (ex: SEER2)

• Ductwork condition and airflow issues

• Electrical upgrades (if needed)

• Thermostat upgrade (standard vs. smart thermostat)

• Whether you need a new line set or drain line work