Guide · HVAC Contractors · Fort Lauderdale
HVAC Contractors Costs in Fort Lauderdale
Prices depend on size, access and finishes, so the most useful thing we can give you is a way to compare quotes and check the company behind each one. This guide covers what to ask for and where to look it up.
Before you compare prices
- Get at least three written quotes for the same scope, so the numbers can be compared line by line.
- Ask for the license number and look it up with the state or county. It should be in the company's or owner's name.
- Ask for an insurance certificate sent by the insurer, with liability and, for employers, workers' compensation.
- Check who pulls the permit. The contractor should, not you as the owner.
- Tie payments to finished stages and keep the final payment until the work passes inspection.
Recommended hvac contractors in Fort Lauderdale
Listed alphabetically. Each passed the required checks on the date shown.
- A+ESC Air Conditioning ServicesRecommended
- Air AnytimeRecommended
- Air MagicRecommended
- Cool Air USARecommended
- Paradise Plumbing, Air & ElectricRecommended
Public records: Fort Lauderdale
The public figures and local rules behind this guide, each with its source.
| Record | What it shows | Official source and period |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling degree days per year | 4,486 Annual cooling degree days (base 65°F), a measure of how much air conditioning a climate needs; NOAA station Fort Lauderdale Beach (USC00083168), about 3 miles from the city center point. | NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–20201991–2020 normals |
| Days a year at 90°F or hotter | 70 Average number of days per year with a high of 90°F or more; NOAA station Fort Lauderdale Beach (USC00083168), about 3 miles from the city center point. | NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–20201991–2020 normals |
| Median home value | $486,700 Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077). | U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates2020–2024 |
| Homes built before 1990 | 72.5% 73,696 of 101,691 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built). | U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates2020–2024 |
| Households in Fort Lauderdale | 80,999 Occupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003. | U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates2020–2024 |
| Atlantic hurricane season | June 1 to November 30 An average season (1991–2020) has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes. | NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology1991–2020 climate period |
| Florida air-conditioning contractor classes | Class A or Class B Class A has no size limit; Class B covers systems up to 25 tons of cooling and 500,000 Btu of heating. | Florida Statutes s. 489.105 (definitions)2026 Florida Statutes |
| Check an HVAC contractor's license | Florida DBPR license search Search by name or license number for certified (CAC) and registered (RA) air-conditioning contractors and their status. | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulationlive lookup |
Figures tagged “Sample figure” show what our live data feed will fill in from that source; they are not real counts. We never print license numbers: look them up on the official portal.
Cost questions answered
What was checked before these HVAC contractors in Fort Lauderdale were listed?
Only businesses whose license and registration were checked against public records are listed. They are ordered by the checks they passed and their review history. We compared 29 HVAC contractors for Fort Lauderdale. Paid placements never change the order.
Are these HVAC contractors licensed?
5 of the 5 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.
Which of these HVAC contractors in Fort Lauderdale has the best reviews?
A+ESC Air Conditioning Services has a 5.0 rating from 290 public reviews, the highest on this page.
Which of these HVAC contractors has the most reviews?
Paradise Plumbing, Air & Electric, with 5533 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.
How many quotes should I get for HVAC contractors in Fort Lauderdale?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.