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AC repair in Broward County starts with a diagnostic that is free with any approved repair: a licensed HVAC technician (#CAC1817115) reaches you in about 60 minutes, finds the fault, and gives you a written price before touching a part. We repair every brand across Broward, plus AC repair in Miami and all of Miami-Dade, same day.
Five things, none of them a pitch: who is licensed to open your system, what the visit costs you, how fast we reach you, what we fix, and when repair stops making sense.
Written by the Air Duct Cleaning Miami team · Licensed Florida HVAC contractor CAC1817115 · BBB A+ · Updated September 20, 2026
A licensed HVAC technician diagnoses and repairs the AC the same day, the same process we run at your door in Broward and Miami-Dade. Watch it here.
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Air Duct Cleaning Miami does: a specialized HVAC contractor providing AC repair in Broward first and Miami-Dade second, from one shop in Hallandale Beach. Our professionally trained technicians handle air conditioning repair, installation and maintenance for South Florida homeowners and businesses, and they reach most Broward addresses in about an hour. We are licensed (#CAC1817115), EPA certified, and BBB A+ accredited.
In Broward, an AC that runs without cooling is almost always one of five faults: a condenser coil caked with salt-air grime, a refrigerant leak, a drain line clogged with algae that trips the float switch, an evaporator coil frozen by weak airflow, or a failing blower or capacitor. Each looks the same from the thermostat and each is a different repair, which is exactly what the free diagnostic sorts out.
Your AC runs but does not cool when it moves air without removing heat. In Broward homes the usual causes are a dirty outdoor coil, a refrigerant leak, a clogged drain line tripping the float switch, a frozen indoor coil, or a weak blower. Warm vents, ice on the copper line, or water by the air handler tell you which.
Do not leave it running for days. A coil that keeps freezing or a compressor working against a leak can turn a small part swap into a compressor job. Set the thermostat to OFF, then call (305) 607-3244 or book emergency AC repair; the diagnostic is free with the repair.
The 3 minute rule is the pause an air conditioner needs between shutting off and starting again. It gives refrigerant pressure time to equalize so the compressor does not start under full load. Most modern thermostats and control boards build in that delay. If your unit restarts within seconds, again and again, that is short-cycling and a repair call.
Repair it if the system is under about 10 years old and the fix costs less than half of a replacement; replace it if it is 15+ years old and breaking down every season. Broward air conditioners run 10 to 12 months a year, so age counts double here. Our technician puts both numbers in writing and you decide; we never push a replacement you do not need.
The $5000 rule is a trade rule of thumb, not a law: multiply your system's age by the repair estimate. Under $5,000, repair makes sense; over it, put the money toward replacement. A 6-year-old unit needing a $400 fan motor scores 2,400, so repair it. A 14-year-old unit needing a $500 repair scores 7,000, so get a replacement quote first.
Most single-part AC repairs in Broward and Miami-Dade land between $150 and $800. Capacitor replacement runs $150–$250, drain line clearing $100–$200, a fan motor $250–$500, a refrigerant recharge $200–$600, and compressor repair $400–$800. The diagnostic is free with an approved repair, and you get the exact price in writing before we start.
If the number says replace, ask for the AC installation quote on the same visit. If it says repair, the 30-day parts-and-labor warranty covers the work. And if you are worried you are one broken AC away from a replacement bill, read why most homes that need to fix an air conditioner in Miami are one small part away, not one system away.
Yes. The same licensed technician who repairs your air conditioner handles refrigerant leak repair, air handler and heat pump repair, and AC duct replacement when a run is crushed, disconnected or sweating in the attic. Broward's salt air corrodes copper lines faster than inland Florida, so we leak-test before we recharge; refilling freon without finding the leak is a repeat bill, not a repair.
A duct problem usually shows up as one hot room while the rest of the house is fine. Ask for the duct check during the diagnostic; the duct repair estimate is written and separate from the AC repair, and you approve each one on its own.
About 60 minutes for most of Broward, and same day everywhere we serve. Our shop is at 3130 W Pembroke Rd in Hallandale Beach (33009), so Hollywood (33019–33021), Pembroke Pines along Pines Blvd and Flamingo Rd (33024–33029), Miramar, Davie and Cooper City are the first stops. Fort Lauderdale (33301, 33312), Plantation on University Dr (33324), Sunrise, Weston and Coral Springs off Sample Rd (33065, 33071) follow on the same day's route.
Your city page has the local details: Fort Lauderdale · Hollywood · Pembroke Pines · Miramar · Davie · Plantation · Sunrise · Coral Springs · Weston · Cooper City · Hallandale Beach. In Miami-Dade, start at AC repair Miami.
Yes: same-day and 24/7 emergency service in both counties, a diagnostic that is free with the repair, and a 30-day warranty on parts and labor. The short answers below cover the rest.
Most single-part repairs run $150 to $800, the diagnostic is free with an approved repair, and your price is locked in writing before we start. No hidden fees.
*AC diagnostic fee waived with job approval. All prices are estimates for Broward & Miami — exact pricing provided on-site before work begins. No hidden fees. Licensed #CAC1817115.
Short answers, the same ones our technicians give at the door. Anything else, call (305) 607-3244.
Most single-part AC repairs in Broward and Miami-Dade land between $150 and $800: a capacitor is $150–$250, a fan motor $250–$500, a refrigerant recharge $200–$600, and compressor repair $400–$800. The diagnostic is free with an approved repair, and the price is written down before work starts.
Yes, when you approve the repair. The technician runs a 31-point inspection, names the fault and hands you a written estimate. If you decline the repair, the AC diagnostic fee is the only charge.
About 60 minutes for most Broward addresses and same day everywhere we serve, 7 days a week. Our trucks are based in Hallandale Beach and stocked with common parts, so most repairs finish in one visit.
Yes. We repair Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Rheem, Goodman, York, Daikin, Mitsubishi and more, on central systems, heat pumps and mini-splits. Every repair carries a 30-day parts-and-labor warranty.
It is moving air without removing heat. In Broward that usually means a dirty outdoor coil, a refrigerant leak, a clogged drain line, a frozen indoor coil or a weak blower. Shut it off and book the free diagnostic with job approval before a small fault becomes a compressor job.
It is the pause your AC needs between shutting off and restarting so refrigerant pressure can equalize and the compressor starts without strain. Modern thermostats build that delay in. If your unit restarts within seconds and keeps doing it, that is short-cycling and needs a repair.
Multiply your system's age by the repair estimate: under 5,000 lean repair, over 5,000 get a replacement quote before you spend. It is a rule of thumb used in the trade, not a law. We give you both numbers and let you choose.
Repair it if it is under about 10 years old and the fix is less than half the cost of a new system. Replace it if it is 15+ years old and failing every season, since Broward air conditioners run 10 to 12 months a year. Our technician gives an honest recommendation either way.
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