Palm City's mix of newer subdivisions and older horse-country properties means First Aid Air Conditioning sees a wide range of AC replacement needs every week. We install central AC systems, heat pumps, and high-efficiency variable-speed equipment across Palm City year-round. Family-owned, Florida-licensed, with over a decade of experience.
Martins Crossing, Crane Creek, Harbour Ridge, Mariner Sands, Spring Pointe, Hammock Creek, the inland horse-country properties west of US-1, the riverfront homes along the South Fork of the St. Lucie, and the newer master-planned subdivisions. Every install gets sized to the specific home.
Newer subdivisions (Tradition, Hammock Creek, Crane Creek) tend to run brand-name equipment from the past 5 to 15 years. Older horse-country properties west of US-1 often have AC systems that are 15 to 25 years old. Both groups eventually need replacement, and the right approach is different for each. For the newer homes, we're often upgrading from a single-stage system to variable-speed for better humidity control. For older properties, we're often doing a full system replacement with new ductwork inspection.
An oversized AC short-cycles, doesn't dehumidify properly, and drives up the power bill. An undersized AC can't keep up on 95-degree afternoons. We use Manual J load calculations on every install to size the system to the actual home, not to a rule of thumb.
Central AC: single-stage, two-stage, and variable-speed from major brands. Heat pumps for homes that want efficient cooling plus heating capacity for the few cold weeks each year. High-efficiency variable-speed for the best humidity control and lowest power bills.
Palm City's mix of larger homes and humid Florida air makes variable-speed equipment a particularly good fit. Variable-speed compressors ramp up and down with cooling demand instead of cycling on and off. That means better humidity control, lower power draw, quieter operation, and longer equipment life. The upfront cost is higher than a single-stage system, but the math works out over the life of the equipment.
Load calculation, equipment sizing, brand selection, removal and disposal of the old system, new outdoor condenser placement, indoor air handler swap, refrigerant line set, electrical disconnect upgrade to current code, smart thermostat install, manufacturer warranty registration, 1-year workmanship warranty, and full commissioning. Permit pulling and inspection coordination where required.
Standard residential installs run four to eight hours on site. Central AC replacement in Palm City runs roughly $6,500 to $11,500 installed depending on tonnage and efficiency. Heat pump replacements run $7,500 to $13,000. Variable-speed runs higher.
Hearth financing available on qualified projects with loans up to $250,000, no prepayment penalty, no home equity required, no impact on your credit to see options.
Call 772-418-9787. Family-owned, Florida-licensed, on the Treasure Coast for over a decade.
