Alafaya’s Fastest AC Repair & HVAC Service
Serving 92,000+ Alafaya residents from Waterford Lakes to Eastwood and every neighborhood off Alafaya Trail. Our shop on Curry Ford Road is just minutes away — so when your 1990s system finally quits in the Florida heat, we get there fast.
- ✓90-minute arrival or the service call is FREE
- ✓Serving all 6 Alafaya ZIP codes: 32817, 32825, 32826, 32828, 32829, 32831
- ✓Experts in 1990s–2000s CBS home HVAC systems
- ✓30+ years of East Orlando experience
What It Costs to Fix Your AC in Alafaya
We believe in transparency and education. Here are the most common questions we hear from our Alafaya neighbors.
Our shop is on Curry Ford Road in East Orlando — just minutes from Alafaya Trail. We guarantee 90-minute arrival to any Alafaya address, from Waterford Lakes to the UCF corridor, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If we're late, the service call is free.
If your system is the original unit from when the home was built (1990–2005), it's 20–35 years old and almost certainly using R-22 refrigerant, which is no longer manufactured. A new 16+ SEER system can cut your energy bill by 30–50%. We'll give you an honest assessment — we never push replacement when a $300 repair will get you 5 more years.
Many Alafaya two-story homes in Timber Springs, Stoneybrook, and Waterford Lakes were built with a single-zone system. Hot air rises, and your single thermostat downstairs can't tell the upstairs is 5–8 degrees warmer. Solutions include adding a zoning system, installing a dedicated mini-split upstairs, or upgrading to a variable-speed system.
Absolutely. With UCF's 70,000+ students nearby, we service hundreds of rental properties in Alafaya. We work directly with landlords and property managers on preventive maintenance plans that reduce emergency calls and extend system life — even with high tenant turnover.
Alafaya's proximity to lakes and wetlands means higher-than-average humidity. Combined with 25–35-year-old ductwork that's lost its seal, mold growth is extremely common. We recommend professional duct cleaning, sealing all joints and connections, and installing a whole-home dehumidifier to keep indoor humidity below 50%.
For the typical Alafaya home (1,800–2,500 sq ft, 3–5 ton system), a new AC installation runs $5,500–$15,000+ depending on efficiency rating, brand, and whether ductwork needs replacement. We offer financing and can often complete the install in a single day.
We install and service all major brands including Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Rheem, Goodman, and Daikin. Many Alafaya homes have builder-grade Goodman or Rheem units. We'll recommend the best value for your home size, budget, and efficiency goals.
Yes. Alafaya is in unincorporated Orange County, and all HVAC replacements require an Orange County building permit and inspection. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and handle all the paperwork — it's included in every installation.
Everything We Fix in Alafaya — Fast, Done Right
From a sudden breakdown to a full system upgrade, we offer every HVAC service your Alafaya home needs — all backed by our 90-minute arrival guarantee.
24/7 Emergency AC Repair
When your AC dies at 2 a.m. in an Alafaya summer, we answer the phone. Common calls include blown capacitors in 1990s condensers, frozen evaporator coils from low refrigerant, and failed compressors in original builder-grade systems.
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AC Installation & Replacement
Alafaya's 3–5 ton split systems installed in the 1990s and early 2000s are reaching end-of-life. We size your replacement using Manual J load calculations — not the builder's original guess — and upgrade your ductwork at the same time.
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AC Maintenance & Tune-Ups
Florida AC runs 8–10 months a year. Our annual tune-up catches the duct leaks, low refrigerant, and dirty coils that drive up your OUC or Duke Energy bill — especially in Alafaya homes with ductwork running through 150°F attics.
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Heating Repair & Installation
Alafaya does see 40°F nights from December through February. We repair and install heat pumps, gas furnaces, and electric heat strips — and make sure your system switches between modes efficiently for those Florida temperature swings.
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Indoor Air Quality Solutions
Lakes, wetlands, and 25–35-year-old ductwork create the perfect storm for mold, dust mites, and poor air quality. We install UV germicidal lights, whole-home dehumidifiers, HEPA filtration, and sealed duct systems for Alafaya homes.
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Smart Thermostat Installation
Upgrade your Alafaya home with an Ecobee, Nest, or Honeywell smart thermostat. We handle the wiring — including the C-wire that 1990s homes often lack — and program schedules optimized for East Orlando's climate.
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Transparency is one of our core values. Here's a general guide to common HVAC service costs in the Alafaya area. Your actual cost depends on your specific situation — we always provide a written quote before starting work.
| Service | Typical Cost Range | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| AC Diagnostic & Inspection | $89 – $150 | Applied toward repair |
| Common AC Repair | $250 – $800 | Capacitors, contactors, fan motors — typical in 1990s systems |
| AC Tune-Up | $89 – $175 | Includes duct leak check & refrigerant test |
| New AC System (installed) | $5,500 – $15,000+ | 3–5 ton systems typical for Alafaya homes |
| Duct Cleaning | $300 – $600 | Critical for 25–35-year-old Alafaya ductwork |
| Smart Thermostat Install | $150 – $350 | C-wire addition included if needed |
* Prices are estimates for the Alafaya area as of 2026. Actual costs depend on system type, home size, and specific conditions. We provide free, no-obligation quotes for all installations.
Alafaya's HVAC Company. We Live and Work in the UCF Corridor.
Our headquarters is right here on Curry Ford Road in the 32825 zip code. When you call us, you're calling a family that lives, works, and raises their kids in Alafaya — not a call center in another state.
The 90-Minute Guarantee
From our Curry Ford Road shop, we reach Waterford Lakes, Eastwood, Stoneybrook, and Cypress Springs in under 20 minutes. If we don't arrive within 90 minutes, your service call is completely free.
1990s Home Specialists
Alafaya's median home was built in 1993. We diagnose and fix the exact issues plaguing these systems — deteriorating flex duct with 20–30% leakage, original compressors at end-of-life, and attic insulation that's settled below R-19.
Lake & Wetland Humidity Experts
Alafaya's 38 square miles include dozens of lakes and wetland preserves. We solve the mold-in-ductwork and high-humidity problems that standard HVAC companies miss — with whole-home dehumidifiers and sealed duct systems.
Transparent, Upfront Pricing
We quote a flat price before any work begins — no hourly surprises. Financing available on new system installs so Alafaya homeowners can upgrade from aging R-22 units without the sticker shock.
Licensed & Factory-Trained
Every technician is FL-licensed, EPA-certified, and factory-trained on the brands most common in Alafaya — Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Rheem, and the builder-grade Goodman units found in newer subdivisions.
We're in Your Alafaya Neighborhood
Our headquarters on Curry Ford Road puts us minutes away from every corner of Alafaya. Here are the communities we serve with our 90-minute arrival guarantee.
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Alafaya Zip Codes We Serve
Smart Home Air & Heat provides AC repair, installation & HVAC maintenance to all Alafaya zip codes including Alafaya Trail, Waterford Lakes, Timber Creek.
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