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title: AC Installation & Replacement in Fort Lauderdale: The Best 3
url: https://thelocalthree.com/fort-lauderdale/ac-replacement/
updated: 2026-10-31
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Fort Lauderdale · AC Installation & Replacement

# The 3 Best Companies for AC Installation & Replacement in Fort Lauderdale

2027 Edition

Updated October 31, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/)

In short

Of the 76 companies for ac installation & replacement we reviewed in Fort Lauderdale, these three had the strongest records: 5,704 public reviews between them, averaging 5.0 out of 5.

Local Three editors · October 31, 2026

## The short answer

For ac installation & replacement in Fort Lauderdale, call **Cool Air USA** , **Cool by Design AC Repair & Heating** or **A+ESC Air Conditioning Services** first. We chose them from 76 local companies on rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business.

## Our 3 selections for ac installation & replacement

Editor's Pick

### [Cool Air USA](https://thelocalthree.com/business/cool-air-usa-fort-lauderdale/)

**4.9** from 4975 reviews

Based in

Lauderhill

Coverage

Regularly works in Fort Lauderdale

#### Why we picked them

The strongest overall record of the 76 companies for ac installation & replacement we reviewed in Fort Lauderdale: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together.

Checked Oct 2026

- State license

Request a quote [Call +1 877-895-1155](tel:+18778951155)[Website](https://coolairusa.com/)

Reader Favorite

### [Cool by Design AC Repair & Heating](https://thelocalthree.com/business/cool-by-design-ac-repair-heating-fort-lauderdale/)

**5.0** from 439 reviews

Based in

North Corals

Coverage

Regularly works in Fort Lauderdale

#### Why we picked them

A large, loyal client base: 439 public reviews, averaging 5.0 out of 5.

Checked Oct 2026

- Operating status

Request a quote [Call +1 954-710-9252](tel:+19547109252)[Website](https://coolbydesignfl.com/ac-repair-oakland-park-fl/)

Selection 03

### [A+ESC Air Conditioning Services](https://thelocalthree.com/business/a-esc-air-conditioning-services-fort-lauderdale/)

**5.0** from 290 reviews

Based in

Davie

Coverage

Regularly works in Fort Lauderdale

#### Why we picked them

A steady public record: 5.0 from 290 reviews.

Checked Oct 2026

- State license

Request a quote [Call +1 954-687-5950](tel:+19546875950)[Website](https://aescairconditioningservices.com/)

Beyond the three

## More companies for ac installation & replacement in Fort Lauderdale

Other Fort Lauderdale companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 76 in all for this work.

- Air Magic 4.9 · 845
- Air Anytime 4.9 · 562
- [Paradise Plumbing, Air & Electric](https://thelocalthree.com/business/paradise-plumbing-air-electric-fort-lauderdale/) 4.8 · 5,533
- [Quality Air Conditioning Company](https://thelocalthree.com/business/quality-air-conditioning-company-fort-lauderdale/) 4.8 · 1,062
- [Fair Air Solutions LLC](https://thelocalthree.com/business/fair-air-solutions-llc-fort-lauderdale/) 5.0 · 932
- [Airflow Cleaners](https://thelocalthree.com/business/airflow-cleaners-fort-lauderdale/) 4.9 · 420
- [After Hours Air Conditioning](https://thelocalthree.com/business/after-hours-air-conditioning-fort-lauderdale/) 4.9 · 409
- Cajun Bear AC Repair 5.0 · 733
- [License To Chill](https://thelocalthree.com/business/license-to-chill-fort-lauderdale/) 4.9 · 449
- Izzy's Air Solutions 5.0 · 166
- [Comfort Zone Air Conditioning, Inc](https://thelocalthree.com/business/comfort-zone-air-conditioning-inc-fort-lauderdale/) 4.8 · 388
- Premier Cooling LLC | HVAC contractor 4.9 · 159
- [East Coast Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Inc.](https://thelocalthree.com/business/east-coast-air-conditioning-refrigeration-inc-fort-lauderdale/) 4.7 · 513
- A Star Air Conditioning 4.9 · 184
- Ac Soldiers 5.0 · 89
- Abraham AC & Heating Services 4.7 · 620
- Bentley Air, Inc. 4.9 · 136
- Aloha Air Conditioning, Inc. 4.8 · 230
- [Coolstar Air Service LLC](https://thelocalthree.com/business/coolstar-air-service-llc-fort-lauderdale/) 4.9 · 155
- Air Pros (Hollywood) 4.6 · 1,020
- [Superior Electric and Air](https://thelocalthree.com/business/superior-electric-and-air-fort-lauderdale/) 5.0 · 93
- [Colder of Miami Inc.](https://thelocalthree.com/business/colder-of-miami-inc-miami/) 4.9 · 137
- Mainline Plumbing, AC & Electric Repair 4.8 · 208
- Lindstrom Air Conditioning & Plumbing 4.9 · 89
- [SENSIBLE COOLING](https://thelocalthree.com/business/sensible-cooling-fort-lauderdale/) 5.0 · 163
- [Serv Tech Air Conditioning Solutions](https://thelocalthree.com/business/serv-tech-air-conditioning-solutions-fort-lauderdale/) 4.7 · 214
- [South Florida Air Care](https://thelocalthree.com/business/south-florida-air-care-fort-lauderdale/) 5.0 · 48
- Elite Marine A/C 4.8 · 129
- Cooling Town Service & Repair 5.0 · 97
- Fresh Ducts & AC Solutions 5.0 · 44
- Cool It Air Conditioning Repair 4.9 · 62
- One Way Air 5.0 · 41
- Garrison AC Repair 5.0 · 38
- Max AC Repair Service 4.9 · 50
- Advanced Air Systems 4.7 · 124
- [Kings Air Conditioning](https://thelocalthree.com/business/kings-air-conditioning-fort-lauderdale/) 4.8 · 88
- Hartley Air Conditioning Services 5.0 · 30
- Super Cool AC Repair 5.0 · 28
- Cejas Cooling & Construction LLC 5.0 · 26
- Snow & Heat Professional Service LLC 5.0 · 20
- Advantage Air Conditioning Solutions, Inc 5.0 · 23
- World Air HVAC 4.8 · 101
- PSR Airducts Cleaning Fort Lauderdale 5.0 · 52
- Air Pros 4.5 · 341
- Advanced AC 5.0 · 12
- Wayne Group & Services, Inc 4.6 · 57
- Expert Air Advice, Inc. 4.8 · 21
- [Americare Appliance and HVAC Solutions](https://thelocalthree.com/business/americare-appliance-and-hvac-solutions-fort-lauderdale/) 5.0 · 12
- A to Z GC - Home Remodeling 4.3 · 268
- Fort Lauderdale Air Conditioning HVAC Center 4.2 · 1,777
- [Cooling FX AC & Refrigeration](https://thelocalthree.com/business/cooling-fx-ac-refrigeration-fort-lauderdale/) 4.4 · 81
- Nationwide HVAC Corp 4.3 · 181
- Heating & Air Conditioning Fort Lauderdale 5.0 · 12
- Quality Marine Air & Refrigeration Inc. 4.7 · 13
- Sears Heating and Air Conditioning 4.7 · 12
- Saez Distributors - Broward 4.4 · 50
- Cold Appliances Export 4.9 · 12
- Fort Lauderdale Heati﻿ng & A﻿ir Conditi﻿oning 5.0 · 10
- Hudson Mechanical and Electrical 5.0 · 10
- LJ Air Conditioning Services, Inc 4.7 · 15
- Southeast Duct Specialist, Inc. 4.7 · 10
- Beard Marine Air Conditioning 4.5 · 16
- Phoenix Air Conditioning Inc 4.4 · 14
- United Refrigeration Inc 4.4 · 25
- ACA Air Conditioning 4.6 · 14
- Fort Lauderdale Heating & Cooling 4.6 · 11
- Beard Marine Group 4.2 · 29
- Alba-Tech Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Inc. 4.2 · 13
- Kristi Heating & Cooling Repair Company 4.4 · 13
- Precision Refrigeration 4.1 · 37
- Broward Factory Service 4.0 · 55
- Tropical Marine Air Conditioning Inc 4.0 · 25
- Hertzog HVAC Repair & Maintenance 4.2 · 19

At a glance

## The three, side by side

Comparison of the selected ac installation & replacement in Fort Lauderdale

| | 01 Cool Air USA | 02 Cool by Design AC Repair & Heating | 03 A+ESC Air Conditioning Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | – |
| Rating | 4.9 · 4975 reviews | 5.0 · 439 reviews | 5.0 · 290 reviews |
| In business | – | – | – |
| Budget | – | – | – |
| Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask |
| License | Checked Oct 2026 | Not confirmed yet | Checked Oct 2026 |
| Based in | Lauderhill | North Corals | Davie |

Methodology

## How we selected these businesses

Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies.

[Read the full methodology](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/)

1.

**We start with everyone.** 76 companies for ac installation & replacement in Fort Lauderdale, from public listings and review platforms.

2.

**We remove the risky.** No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating.

3.

**We read the record.** Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm.

4.

**Editors keep three.** And write down who each one suits best.

Selection is never for sale. [How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/).

Local facts · Broward

## Fort Lauderdale, by the numbers

Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call.

Cooling degree days per year: 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.

4,486

[NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-annualseasonal/1991-2020/access/USC00083168.csv) · 1991–2020 normals

Days a year at 90°F or hotter: 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.

70

[NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-annualseasonal/1991-2020/access/USC00083168.csv) · 1991–2020 normals

Median home value: Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077).

$486,700

[U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25077?g=160XX00US1224000) · 2020–2024

Homes built before 1990: 73,696 of 101,691 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built).

72.5%

[U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25034?g=160XX00US1224000) · 2020–2024

Households in Fort Lauderdale: Occupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003.

80,999

[U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25003?g=160XX00US1224000) · 2020–2024

Atlantic hurricane season: An average season (1991–2020) has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes.

June 1 to November 30

[NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/) · 1991–2020 climate period

Public sources, checked October 31, 2026.

Local guide

## Hiring companies for ac installation & replacement in Fort Lauderdale: what to know first

### Check the license

Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer.

### Compare written quotes

Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included.

### Ask about the warranty

In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell.

### Pay in stages

Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates.

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Questions

## Questions about ac installation & replacement in Fort Lauderdale

How did the editors choose these AC installation & replacement companies in Fort Lauderdale?

Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 76 AC installation & replacement companies for Fort Lauderdale. Paid placements never change the order.

Which of these AC installation & replacement companies in Fort Lauderdale has the best reviews?

Cool by Design AC Repair & Heating has a 5.0 rating from 439 public reviews, the highest on this page.

Which of these AC installation & replacement companies has the most reviews?

Cool Air USA, with 4975 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.

Are these AC installation & replacement companies licensed?

3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.

How many quotes should I get for AC installation & replacement companies in Fort Lauderdale?

Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

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