How to Get a Free AC Inspection in Miami (2026 Homeowner Guide)
You've been told your AC needs work. The tech wants $150 just to show up. Another company quotes $89 for a "diagnostic." You're wondering — is there a REAL free AC inspection near me in Miami? (Short answer: yes. We offer a 100% free, no-obligation 31-point AC inspection across Miami-Dade and Broward County. Here is exactly what that includes, why we give it, and what to expect when you book.)
This is the guide we wish every Miami homeowner had before calling the first company on Google. We are a licensed Florida HVAC contractor (CAC1817115, BBB A+), and the truth is most homeowners who ask "how to get an inspection done" end up paying between $89 and $199 for one — because they don't know a real free inspection from a licensed contractor is available. Ours is free because we stand behind our work and we know that when you see what a real inspection looks like, you'll want us back for any repairs, maintenance, or cleaning you decide to move forward with.
In the next 10 minutes you will know what a legitimate free AC inspection looks like, how to book ours, the six situations that should trigger one, the red flags to walk away from, and the 30-second license check that keeps you safe before anyone touches your system.
Red Flag #1 — The Service Truck That Pulls Up to Your Home
Before the technician even knocks, you can tell if you are dealing with a licensed HVAC contractor or an unlicensed scammer — just by looking at the truck. Florida law (Statute 489 + DBPR) requires every HVAC service vehicle to display the contractor's CAC license number. Real companies paint their name + license in large visible letters. Scammers drive unmarked white vans and hope you don't notice.
What a legitimate HVAC truck looks like:
- Company name in large visible lettering
- CAC license number clearly displayed
- Professional logo + website + phone
- Wrapped or painted, not stickered
- Clean, maintained, branded uniform tech inside
- Pulls up in your driveway because YOU called
What an unlicensed "scammer truck" looks like:
- Plain white / unmarked van or pickup
- No company name or license number anywhere
- No logo, no website, no phone on the vehicle
- Magnetic stick-on signs at best (can be removed fast)
- Tech wearing a plain t-shirt or street clothes, not a company uniform
- Often shows up after a cold call or Google ad bait
If the truck pulling up to your home doesn't look like the one on the left, do not let that technician touch your AC. Ask for the license number before they get out of the vehicle. The rest of this guide walks you through what a real licensed-contractor free inspection should include after that truck passes the first check.
✅ At-a-Glance Checklist: What Your Free Estimate SHOULD Include
Print this, screenshot it, or keep it open on your phone when the tech arrives. If any item below is missing, you are not getting a real licensed-contractor free inspection.
CAC1817115 — that's ours, every real FL HVAC license looks like CAC + 7 digits)Missing any 3 items on this list? You're looking at a scammer. Verify the license at myfloridalicense.com and reschedule with a real licensed contractor.
What a Real Free AC Inspection Actually Includes (Not the $29 Bait)
A free AC inspection should be a full diagnostic — not a 15-minute glance at the outside unit followed by a pressure pitch. Here is the 31-point inspection checklist a licensed technician should walk through when you book:
- Condenser coil — visual check for dirt, bent fins, corrosion, debris blocking airflow.
- Evaporator coil — visual check for ice buildup, biological growth, dust mat.
- Blower motor — inspect bearings, amp draw, dust loading on the wheel.
- Drain pan & drain line — visual inspection plus a live drain flow test.
- Refrigerant line insulation — check for gaps, UV damage, pest damage on the suction line.
- Electrical connections & disconnect box — tight, no scorching, no exposed wire.
- Capacitor — microfarad reading against the nameplate (5% tolerance).
- Contactor — pitting, chatter, carbon tracking.
- Thermostat calibration — supply vs return vs set-point accuracy.
- Filter condition — MERV rating appropriate for your system, loading depth.
- Static pressure test — the real airflow check most "free" inspections skip. Anything above 0.8" WC means your system is straining.
- Written estimate — line-itemed, emailed, good for 14 days, no pressure.
A legitimate free AC inspection should take 45-60 minutes minimum. If a tech is in and out in 15 minutes, you did not get an inspection — you got a sales visit. Our techs carry a printed checklist, a digital manometer for static pressure, a true-RMS multimeter for capacitor testing, and an IR thermometer. We leave you with a report, not a pitch.
Rule of Thumb
If the inspection is shorter than 30 minutes, skips the static pressure test, or does not end with a written emailed estimate — it is not a full inspection. Call another company.
How to Tell a Real Free AC Inspection From a Bait-and-Switch "Tune-Up"
Most free AC inspections offered by licensed Florida contractors — including ours — are legitimate. A licensed contractor absorbs the cost of the visit because a thorough inspection is the best way to show you who we are, what the system needs, and why we stand behind our work. It is a real service with real value, and yes, it costs the company money every time we dispatch a truck. We do it because homeowners who experience a real inspection become long-term customers.
What you should watch out for are a handful of specific bait tactics that pretend to be free inspections but are actually upsell funnels. These are NOT the same thing as a licensed-contractor free inspection. The Florida Attorney General's consumer hotline (1-866-9NO-SCAM) logs complaints about these patterns every summer:
- The $29 / $39 / $49 "tune-up" bait — advertised as a rock-bottom tune-up rather than a free inspection. The tech spends 15 minutes, then "discovers" a $2,800 problem that must be repaired today. This is not the same as a licensed-contractor's free diagnostic. Our air duct cleaning scams guide documents this exact playbook.
- The "diagnostic fee waived if you proceed" offer — technically an $89 paid diagnostic dressed up as free. It is not a free inspection; it is a pressure-to-proceed model.
- Cash-only pressure tactics — per the FL AG: cash-only, no-receipt, "better price if we skip the paperwork" is a reliable scam signal. Every licensed contractor accepts cards and provides receipts.
- "Your compressor is dead" exaggeration — a dirty capacitor or low refrigerant charge diagnosed as a total system failure. Our techs have replaced four-year-old compressors another company had already condemned.
- Door-to-door or unsolicited "your neighbor just signed up" — licensed Miami-Dade and Broward contractors do not cold-knock. If someone shows up uninvited offering a "free inspection," check their license first.
None of that is how OUR free inspection works. We arrive when you call us, not the other way around. Licensed technician, marked truck, written 31-point report emailed to you, no cash-only pressure, no "sign today" tactics. If you ever experience anything like the five patterns above from any company, you can report it to 1-866-9NO-SCAM or MyFloridaLegal.com. See our licensed contractor verification guide for the 30-second DBPR license lookup so you know exactly who's at your door.
Only Hire a Licensed CAC Contractor for Your Free AC Inspection
Here is the most important rule when you book any free AC inspection in Florida: verify the company holds a Certified Air Conditioning Contractor (CAC) license. That single check separates the companies you should trust from the ones you shouldn't. A CAC license means the contractor has been tested, trained, insured, and is held to state standards by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR).
- Training and testing. CAC holders pass both business and trade exams and maintain continuing education. Unlicensed "AC guys" do not.
- Honesty standards. A licensed contractor's license is on the line every time they diagnose a system. Licensed techs have a reason to tell you the truth; unlicensed workers do not.
- Real insurance. If an unlicensed worker damages your AC, your condo, or your home during a "free inspection," your homeowner's policy can deny the claim. Licensed contractors carry general liability + workers' comp that protects you.
- Right to diagnose refrigerant systems. Federal EPA 608 certification is required to touch refrigerant. A CAC contractor's techs carry it; unlicensed workers cannot legally diagnose a refrigerant issue during any inspection, free or paid.
- Miami-Dade and Broward permit access. Only a licensed contractor can pull permits for any work identified during the inspection. Without a permit, repairs are not code-compliant and can hurt you at resale.
Our license: Air Duct Cleaning Miami is a Florida Certified Air Conditioning Contractor — license number CAC1817115. You can verify us in 30 seconds at myfloridalicense.com before you book. A free AC inspection is only as trustworthy as the company providing it — start with the license, and the rest falls into place.
The Real Cost of a Free AC Inspection (And Why Licensed Contractors Give One Anyway)
Here is something most homeowners don't realize: a free AC inspection actually costs the licensed contractor about $200 every time we dispatch a truck. That figure is not marketing — it is the real math for any licensed HVAC company operating in South Florida in 2026. Gas prices, Miami traffic, vehicle depreciation, the technician's wage and training, workers' comp + liability insurance, building rent, and DBPR licensing fees all show up on the trip before a single screw is touched.
We do it anyway because a real inspection is the best introduction we can make. A homeowner who experiences a thorough 31-point diagnostic, a written report, and a tech who explains what is happening (instead of pushing a sale) becomes a long-term customer. We are not here to run a 15-minute sales meeting. We are here to earn your next five years of HVAC work.
Why Most Legit Companies Charge $150-$200 for a Written Diagnostic Report
Here is a legitimate industry nuance that the "scammer free" crowd cannot match: most real Florida HVAC contractors offer a free initial inspection but charge a diagnostic fee ($150-$200) if the customer wants a detailed written bid to shop around with — and does not end up hiring the contractor. That is not a scam. That is the contractor recovering a sliver of the real cost of the trip. Every licensed company does this, including the best ones, because the alternative is absorbing $200 per visit forever while the customer takes the report to hire someone cheaper.
The important distinction: an unlicensed “side guy” who never charges a diagnostic fee is not being generous — he has no overhead to recover. No insurance, no licensing, no trained technician, no truck maintenance. Zero cost means zero accountability. The absence of a diagnostic fee is not a good sign. It is usually a sign there is no real business behind the person at your door.
Bottom line: a licensed Florida HVAC contractor's free inspection is one of the best deals a Miami homeowner can ask for while it lasts. You get $200+ of real professional diagnostic work at no cost, a licensed CAC contractor's honest assessment, and a written plan you can actually use. Just remember to verify the license first. Everything else follows.
What a Real Free AC Inspection Should Feel Like From Start to Finish
If you've never had a licensed Florida HVAC contractor do a real free inspection, here is what the experience actually looks like — everything from the moment the truck pulls up to the moment the tech drives away. Use this as your standard. If your free inspection is missing any of these signals, ask yourself why.
1. Education, Not a Sales Pitch
A real free AC inspection should feel like an educational conference, not a used-car sales meeting. The tech is here to show you what's happening inside your system and teach you how to make a good decision — not to pressure you into signing a $2,800 repair today. Every measurement the tech takes should be explained: what it means, why it matters, and what you can do about it. If you leave understanding your AC better than you did before the tech arrived, the inspection delivered its value even if you decide to hold off on any work.
2. Fair, Transparent Pricing (Not the Lowest)
A legitimate free inspection won't lead you into the cheapest quote in Miami — it will lead you into a fair price backed by real work, warranties, licensing, and insurance. The $29 scammer Freon service and the $89 bait-and-upsell always look cheaper on paper, but the total bill is always higher once the “urgent” upsells pile on. A licensed contractor's free inspection should point you to repairs priced affordably but honestly — with everything documented up front.
3. Credentials Announced at the Start, Not the End
A real HVAC company opens the visit with credentials, not a close. Expect the tech to say up front: “We're a Florida state-licensed HVAC contractor, license CAC1817115, insured, BBB A+ rated, serving Miami-Dade and Broward for years. Verify us at myfloridalicense.com before anything else.” That is how a professional introduces themselves. If the tech doesn't offer license + insurance + BBB upfront and you have to pry it out of them, you're not at a real inspection.
4. Plain English With Real Technical Depth
A real tech speaks in plain language but is clearly comfortable with the technical terms. “You need Freon” is not an explanation — it's a sales line. A real licensed tech explains: “Your system is reading 12°F of superheat, which is 8° lower than your data-plate target — that tells me we're overcharged or there's an airflow restriction. Here's what we check first, here's what we correct, here's the cost if we find a leak.” You should walk away from the inspection knowing exactly what the tech saw, why it's happening, and what your options are — priced from least to most expensive with honest pros and cons on each.
5. Professional Tools + Uniformed Appearance
Licensed techs show up with professional tools — a digital manifold gauge set, a true-RMS multimeter, a digital manometer for static pressure, an IR thermometer, a refrigerant scale for recovery/charging, a printed inspection checklist, and a tablet or clipboard for the written report. They wear a company uniform (for us: black shirt, khaki pants), they have photo ID, and they look presentable. The tools determine whether the inspection is real or theater; the uniform signals who they represent. Scammers carry a screwdriver and a vague “trust me.” Licensed techs carry $3,000+ of calibrated instruments and a license to lose.
Every point above is how every Air Duct Cleaning Miami free inspection runs, every time. That consistency is what separates a real licensed contractor from the “free” van pulling up to your neighbor's house this summer.
The Technical Measurements a Real Tech Takes (That a Scammer Cannot)
The 31-point checklist further up in this article covers the visual inspection points. This section covers the technical measurements a licensed tech takes during those points — the actual numeric readings, test procedures, and calibrated instruments that turn an inspection into a real diagnostic. These require training, calibrated tools, and EPA 608 certification. A scammer tech skips every one of them:
- Refrigerant charge verification — superheat and subcooling readings against the manufacturer's data plate. Requires a proper gauge set + charging chart + EPA 608 certification. Scammers "guess" by touching the line.
- Compressor amperage draw — measured with a true-RMS clamp meter and compared against the data plate's rated load amps (RLA) and locked rotor amps (LRA).
- Static pressure + airflow test — measured across the evaporator coil with a digital manometer. Anything above ~0.8" WC means the system is straining and repairs won't fix it until the airflow is corrected.
- Capacitor microfarad test — true-RMS reading against nameplate. A weak capacitor (more than 5% low) shortens compressor life, but only a tech with the right meter will know.
- Safety switch + contactor test — the safeties that shut the system down before a catastrophic failure. Scammers skip these because they would need to know what they do.
- Manufacturing data-plate review — model, serial, age, tonnage, SEER rating, refrigerant type, factory charge. A licensed tech uses the plate to verify everything they measured. Scammers never open it.
- Drain flow + drain line pitch inspection — verifies water is actually exiting the condensate line at the proper rate and slope. This is what prevents the $10,000 ceiling leak.
If the tech walks your home for 10 minutes without pulling a meter, opening the data plate, or writing anything down — you are not getting an inspection. You are getting a sales meeting. A real free estimate from a licensed contractor is a $200 diagnostic done at the contractor's cost — it is comprehensive, documented, and technical. That is the standard. Accept nothing less.
Extra Caution: AC Installation Free Estimates in 2026 (The R-454B Safety Factor)
Everything above applies to free AC inspections. But if you are getting a free AC installation estimate, the stakes are even higher — and here is why 2026 changed the game: the new refrigerant replacing R-410A is R-454B, and it is classified A2L, mildly flammable. R-410A was the industry standard for 10+ years and was not flammable. R-454B is. Federal EPA AIM Act rules ended R-410A production January 1, 2025, and new Florida residential AC systems now ship with R-454B. This is not theoretical — it is every replacement system being installed in Miami-Dade and Broward this year.
A flammable refrigerant requires a different install standard:
- EPA 608 certification with A2L endorsement — not the old R-410A cert
- Refrigerant leak detection sensors built into the equipment (UL 60335-2-40 standard)
- Specific brazing, evacuation, and charging procedures that differ from R-410A work
- Proper ventilation + electrical clearance in closets / mechanical rooms
- Torque + leak-check documentation on every line joint
An unlicensed installer who skips any of these isn't just cutting corners — they are installing a system that can ignite in the wrong conditions. Home fires from improperly installed HVAC are covered by nobody: your homeowner's insurance voids the claim because the work was unlicensed, the manufacturer warranty voids because a non-CAC contractor installed it, and the only person carrying the cost is you. Water leaks, coil corrosion, improper static pressure, blown compressors within 24 months — that's the quiet damage. A fire is the loud one.
Why Hiring Unlicensed AC Installers Hurts Miami Itself
Every time a homeowner hires an unlicensed "side guy" instead of a licensed CAC contractor, the consequences spread beyond their own house:
- Trade school students who graduate from Miami Dade College, Sheridan Technical, or Atlantic Technical HVAC programs have fewer jobs to go into. These are kids putting themselves through a 2-year certificate program, passing a state exam, and building a career — and underground labor undercuts the entire market they're preparing to enter.
- Experienced licensed techs leave the field because the margin isn't there to compete with under-the-table labor that skips insurance, payroll tax, and training.
- Over time, fewer trained professionals remain in South Florida to fix anything properly — and every Miami homeowner pays the price when it's 98°F in July and nobody qualified is available.
- The industry's technical standards slip because nobody is enforcing them.
Supporting licensed HVAC contractors is not a marketing line. It's what keeps a trained workforce in South Florida large enough to service 2.7 million homes during peak summer. When you book a free inspection with a company that invests in technicians, pays them properly, trains them on new refrigerants, and carries real insurance, you're voting for the kind of HVAC workforce you want Miami to have in 5 years — the one where those students in the photo above can actually build a career here. "Hire me — I'll give you a real free inspection from a licensed company" is the promise this industry is built on. Choose it.
The "$29 AC Freon" Signs Around Miami and Hollywood — Don't Call That Number
Drive down Biscayne Boulevard, Pines Boulevard, or Hollywood Boulevard on any summer day and you'll see homemade corrugated plastic signs zip-tied to telephone poles: "$29 AC Freon — $29 AC Cleaning" with a cell phone number. These are unlicensed operators. There is no legitimate HVAC business in Florida that can legally charge $29 for a refrigerant top-off in 2026. The real wholesale cost of R-454B alone (per the Jan 1, 2025 EPA AIM Act phase-out) is well above that. Anyone selling a Freon service for $29 is either:
- Using reclaimed / unknown-grade refrigerant that does not match the system's data plate
- Adding refrigerant the system doesn't need (overcharging) to justify the visit
- Charging a tiny up-front fee and then finding "emergencies" to pile onto the invoice
- Operating without EPA 608 certification — a federal violation every time they handle refrigerant
Here's the physical danger. Adding refrigerant to a system that doesn't need it causes pressure to build abnormally in the compressor and lines. On a 92°F Miami afternoon, an overcharged AC can:
- Blow out a refrigerant line at a joint or weak braze
- Damage the compressor valves or motor windings
- Force the compressor to overwork itself into failure within weeks
- Ignite if the refrigerant is R-454B (A2L mildly flammable) — something that was not a risk under R-410A but absolutely is now in 2026
Scammers don't know any of this because they skip the whole diagnostic. A real licensed tech checks superheat, subcool, compressor amperage, suction pressure, discharge pressure, and compressor oil level against the manufacturer's data-plate chart before deciding whether to add anything. Adding Freon to a system that does not need Freon is not a service — it is a hazard. If your AC is low on refrigerant, there is a leak somewhere and the leak needs to be found and repaired; refilling without repairing the leak is throwing gasoline at a fire.
If you have seen the $29 Freon signs, ignore the number. A legitimate licensed free inspection from a CAC contractor covers more, costs you nothing, and won't blow up your condenser unit.
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☎ Call (305) 607-3244How to Book a Free AC Inspection With Us (Step-by-Step)
Booking is intentionally simple. We built the process to take about 2 minutes — because if booking an inspection is painful, nobody does it until the system breaks at 92 degrees on a Saturday. Here is the exact flow:
- Step 1 — Call or submit the form. Call (305) 607-3244 or book online through our form. Both land in the same calendar.
- Step 2 — Confirm your ZIP + what's going on. One minute on the phone. "My AC is cooling weird," "I just bought the house," "my bill doubled" — any of those is enough. We do not need your life story.
- Step 3 — Schedule same-day or next-day. Most Miami-Dade and Broward ZIPs get same-day. Aventura, Brickell, Hollywood, Coral Gables, Pembroke Pines — we have techs rolling every day.
- Step 4 — Licensed tech arrives in a marked truck. Black shirt, khaki pants, CAC1817115 on the door, the tech's name and photo match what we texted you before they pulled up.
- Step 5 — 45-60 minute inspection. Full 31-point walk-through, drain flow test, static pressure test. You can follow along or grab lunch — your call.
- Step 6 — Written report emailed to you. Line-itemed estimate if anything needs attention. Valid for 14 days. No pressure to book work. If you want a second opinion before you decide, good — that is the whole point of a real inspection.
When You Should Book a Free Inspection (6 Trigger Situations)
A free inspection is not just for when something is broken. These are the six homeowner situations where an inspection saves you the most money down the line:
- Moving into a new Miami home or condo. The inspection report gives you a baseline on day one. If the compressor dies in month two, the report is evidence the system was already fading — sometimes useful against the seller or the home warranty.
- AC is 8+ years old. Florida humidity eats systems faster than a northern climate. At 8 years in, an inspection is the difference between a $400 capacitor replacement now and a $4,800 compressor swap in August.
- Unusual noises, smells, or weak airflow. Burning electrical smell, musty mildew smell, rattling, reduced airflow at specific vents — all diagnosable at the free inspection stage before they turn into emergency calls. See our 10 reasons your AC isn't cooling for the full symptom guide.
- Energy bill suddenly up 20%+. Usually a charge issue, a dirty coil, or a failing capacitor working twice as hard. All three are identified in a standard inspection.
- Pre-summer prep (April-May). This is the best possible time. Miami's full summer load kicks in June through September. If you inspect in April and fix anything small, you avoid the $250 emergency after-hours weekend call when the system fails at peak.
- Pre-listing your home for sale. Home buyers in 2026 are skeptical — they bring their own inspectors. A pre-listing HVAC inspection with a clean written report is a sales tool. Some buyers will waive the HVAC portion of their inspection if you provide ours.
There is a seventh we did not list above: after a hurricane or major storm. Any South Florida hurricane that brings flooding, debris impact, or a multi-hour power outage can damage your condenser — even if the system still "runs." Post-storm inspections are also free.
Red Flags: When to Walk Away From a "Free" Inspection
Use this checklist on the phone before the tech ever rolls up. Any single red flag is enough reason to hang up and call someone else:
| Red Flag | What It Actually Means |
|---|---|
| Won't give business name or license # on the phone | Almost always unlicensed. Legitimate contractors volunteer the CAC number before you ask. Ours is CAC1817115. |
| Cash-only payment | FL Attorney General red flag #1. No paper trail = no recourse when the work fails. |
| No written report provided | Without a written report, there is no actual diagnostic — just a sales pitch. |
| Pressure to buy same-day | "Today only" pricing is fear-based selling. A real quote holds 14 days. |
| "Your compressor is dead" on first glance | Compressor diagnosis requires amp draw + pressure readings. A visual "dead compressor" call is a sales tactic. |
| No physical address / just a cell number | Every licensed FL contractor has a DBPR-registered business address. No address = fly-by-night. |
| DBPR license lookup returns "No records found" | The tech is unlicensed. End the call. See our handyman warning guide for the legal fallout of unlicensed HVAC work. |
| Door-to-door "we were in your neighborhood" | Classic scam pattern. Licensed contractors do not cold-knock driveways in Miami-Dade or Broward. |
If You See Any of These — Call the FL AG
1-866-9NO-SCAM (1-866-966-7226) or MyFloridaLegal.com. Florida takes unlicensed-contractor complaints seriously, especially after summer 2025's enforcement push. Keep names, dates, license numbers, and any text messages — the AG's office uses them to build cases.
🛑 Help Us Stop Unlicensed AC Scammers in South Florida — Report Them
If an unlicensed operator shows up at your door claiming to be an HVAC contractor, you can help protect every Miami-Dade and Broward homeowner by reporting them. The more we report, the faster enforcement catches up. Here is exactly what to do:
📸 Before they leave, take pictures of:
- The service truck — especially the license plate (from multiple angles, so the plate and any lettering are readable)
- The individual / technician — a clear photo of the person
- Any invoice, written quote, business card, or receipt they hand you (even a scribbled one)
- Any work they have already started — unsafe wiring, improper refrigerant handling, missing permits
📝 Where to file the report (pick the one that matches where they worked):
- Florida State — DBPR Unlicensed Activity Unit: File online at myfloridalicense.com or call 1-866-532-1440. Covers ALL of Florida.
- Florida Attorney General Consumer Protection: MyFloridaLegal.com or call the consumer hotline 1-866-9NO-SCAM (1-866-966-7226).
- Miami-Dade County (if the work was in Miami-Dade): File through Miami-Dade Regulatory and Economic Resources at miamidade.gov/rer or dial 311.
- Broward County (if the work was in Broward): File through the Broward County Consumer Protection Division at broward.org/Consumer or call 954-357-5350.
Or call us at (305) 607-3244 — we will walk you through filing the report ourselves. We take this seriously because every unlicensed scammer removed from South Florida protects homeowners AND the licensed trade-school graduates trying to build real HVAC careers. Your report matters.
The 30-Second License Verification (Before Anyone Touches Your AC)
Before a technician — free inspection or not — ever opens an electrical panel on your AC, verify their license. It takes 30 seconds on a phone:
- Go to myfloridalicense.com. Official Florida DBPR portal. Direct URL — do not trust whatever Google pulls up.
- Click "Verify a License." The form sits near the top of the homepage.
- Enter the CAC number. The contractor must give you this on the phone before they dispatch. Ours is CAC1817115.
- Verify Status = "Current, Active." Anything else — "Delinquent," "Null and Void," "Revoked," "Expired" — means the license is not in force and their insurance has lapsed with it.
- Verify License Type = "Certified Air Conditioning Contractor (CAC)" or CFC. Not "General Contractor," not "Electrical" — those are not legal HVAC licenses in Florida.
If the search comes back with "No records found matching the search criteria" — that is the entire truth about the contractor. They are not licensed. No amount of "we've been doing this 20 years" or "my nephew is in the business" changes it. Hang up, call someone licensed.
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What Our Free AC Inspection Looks Like (The Air Duct Cleaning Miami Process)
Short version — the free inspection you schedule with us is the same inspection we run on a $250 diagnostic call. Same techs, same checklist, same equipment, same written report. The only difference is you are not charged for it.
- Full 31-point written report emailed the same day.
- Licensed Florida HVAC contractor. CAC1817115 — verifiable live at myfloridalicense.com.
- EPA 608 certified with A2L endorsement. Refrigerant-legal for R-410A and 2026 R-454B systems.
- Miami-Dade + Broward coverage. Every ZIP in our service areas.
- BBB A+ rated. Real accreditation, not a logo screenshot.
- Same-day availability for most ZIPs. Call by noon, tech by dinner.
- 1,000+ Miami homes inspected since we opened.
- Condo-association ready. COIs on file with most Aventura, Brickell, Sunny Isles, Hollywood, and Hallandale Beach associations.
- No pressure, no cash-only, no "today only" pricing. Written quote, 14-day validity, your choice.
If our report does identify repairs, our published rates are in our 2026 AC repair cost guide and our 2026 maintenance cost guide — same numbers you would see on the quote. Total price transparency.
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You have two honest options when your AC starts acting up. Path A: call the first "$29 tune-up" result on Facebook, get pressured into a $2,800 repair by a tech who won't give you a license number, and hope it all works out. Path B: spend 30 seconds verifying a CAC number, book a real free 31-point inspection, and get a written report you can actually compare against a second opinion.
The entire reason our inspections are free is that we would rather earn your repeat business by being the one contractor that did not try to scare you into buying — and eight years in, the repeat-customer math works. That is why we can keep doing free inspections when most of South Florida quietly dropped them during the 2024 insurance crisis.
Keep reading if you want more: our licensed contractor verification guide covers the full DBPR lookup, our handyman warning guide shows what goes wrong when homeowners skip the license check, our AC water leak guide walks the most common Saturday emergency, and our 2026 AC maintenance cost guide shows the numbers behind everything we recommend. Or just call — licensed, insured, answering phones right now: (305) 607-3244.
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