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Get your free estimateHVAC Company in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Coldharbour Heating & Air is an HVAC company serving Fort Lauderdale with a written price before any work starts and a 365-day guarantee on every repair. Fort Lauderdale’s mix of 1950s-70s single-family homes, waterfront condos, and high-rise buildings means the work here runs the full range: salt-corroded condensers near the beach, aging ductwork in Sailboat Bend, and rooftop units with tight access in condo towers. If your system has quit cooling or is short-cycling in the humidity, call (754) 354-7289 and a live person will answer, day or night.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homes Are Different
The first thing we notice on Fort Lauderdale jobs is the salt. Ocean air moves inland for miles, and it settles on condenser coils the way snow settles on a roof up north. A coil that would last 12 years in Orlando might make it 8 here before the aluminum fins start to flake and the refrigerant leaks begin. We see this most often in neighborhoods east of US-1 like Rio Vista, Harbor Beach, and the condos along Galt Ocean Mile, where the salt spray is a daily occurrence rather than a storm event.
The second factor is what the humidity does to the inside of the system. Fort Lauderdale’s tropical monsoon climate means cooling runs nearly year-round, and that constant moisture load shows up in the air handler before the condenser. In the older neighborhoods like Sailboat Bend and Croissant Park, we regularly open 1970s-era air handlers with insulation that has absorbed decades of damp air, leaving the evaporator coil coated in a film that smells like a wet towel left in a gym bag. The fix is rarely as simple as a filter change when the coil itself has become a mold host, and proper dehumidification matters as much as temperature on those jobs.
Hurricane season adds a third layer. Power surges from storms and wind-blown debris are part of life in Fort Lauderdale, and we see the fallout in outdoor units with bent fan blades, blown capacitors, and contactors welded shut. A unit that survived the storm without visible damage may have taken an electrical hit that shows up weeks later as a no-start on the first really hot afternoon. Additionally, many of the condos and co-ops along the Intracoastal and New River have HOA rules about when work can be done, where equipment can be placed, and what paperwork the association needs before a crane or rooftop crew arrives. We handle that on the Fort Lauderdale jobs where it comes up, and we know the questions to ask before scheduling so the technician shows up ready to work instead of waiting on a board approval.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Fort Lauderdale Services
Most Fort Lauderdale homeowners call Coldharbour for one of two problems: an air conditioner that has stopped cooling in the heat, or a furnace that will not fire on the rare cold night. AC installation rounds out the three main services, and each has its own Fort Lauderdale page with full pricing detail and local specifics.
AC Repair in Fort Lauderdale
The most common call we get in Fort Lauderdale is a system running but not cooling, which is often a refrigerant leak from a salt-corroded evaporator or condenser coil. We find the leak, repair the coil or replace the component, and recharge the system to the manufacturer’s spec. It is noisy, dirty work in a hot attic or on a sunny rooftop, and our technicians are trained on Carrier, Trane, Lennox, and American Standard systems so the parts match the equipment. Full pricing and availability are on the AC Repair in Fort Lauderdale page.
Furnace Repair in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale does not get many cold nights, but when the temperature dips into the 40s, the furnace that has sat unused for 11 months often refuses to start. The most common culprits in this area are dirty flame sensors, failed igniters, and control boards that have been exposed to humidity all year inside a garage or utility closet. We diagnose the fault, put the price in writing before any work, and complete most repairs on the first visit. Details on costs and what to expect are on the Furnace Repair in Fort Lauderdale page.
AC Installation in Fort Lauderdale
When a Fort Lauderdale condenser has been eaten by salt or a 20-year-old system can no longer keep the humidity below 60 percent, replacement is the honest answer. The job starts with a load calculation on the actual square footage and window orientation of the home, not a guess based on the old unit, and the Fort Lauderdale installs we do must handle both the cooling load and the dehumidification load of our climate. We walk through equipment options, the written price, and the install timeline. Full pricing ranges and what influences cost are on the AC Installation in Fort Lauderdale page.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Fort Lauderdale
Our technicians are trained to work on nine major residential brands, so the system you already have is the system we service. In Fort Lauderdale, we most often see Carrier, Trane, Lennox, and American Standard equipment, and the common parts for those brands are stocked in our local vans so most repairs do not require a second trip. If you want to see the full list of what we cover, visit our brands page.
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These are the ranges we quote in Fort Lauderdale, and they include both parts and labor so you know the full cost before we start. What pushes a Fort Lauderdale job toward the higher end is usually rooftop access, salt-damaged components that need full replacement, or a condo HOA that requires extra paperwork.
| Service | Typical range in Fort Lauderdale |
|---|---|
| AC Repair | $150 – $650 |
| Capacitor replacement | $150 – $325 |
| Condensate line clear or pump replacement | $175 – $400 |
| Refrigerant leak repair and recharge | $300 – $650 |
| Furnace Repair | $150 – $700 |
| Flame sensor cleaning or replacement | $150 – $300 |
| Igniter replacement | $150 – $280 |
| Control board replacement | $350 – $700 |
| AC Installation | $3,500 – $7,500 |
| Tune-Up | $80 – $200 |
Whatever the number, you see it in writing before a single tool comes out, and it does not change at the door. That is the Kingswell Way, and it applies to every job we do in Fort Lauderdale. When the price is set up front, nobody has to make a decision under pressure in a hot living room.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Fort Lauderdale
We work across the full span of Fort Lauderdale, from the beachfront condos to the single-family streets west of I-95. Most neighborhoods are within a 45-minute response window for our local crews, and we schedule a firm arrival time rather than a four-hour bracket.
- Rio Vista
- Harbor Beach
- Victoria Park
- Sailboat Bend
- Coral Ridge
Service Area – Cities Near Fort Lauderdale
In addition to Fort Lauderdale proper, our technicians cover the neighboring communities for residents who need HVAC work done without the wait. We also serve Hollywood, FL just to the south and Coconut Creek, FL to the northwest, with the same written pricing and 365-day guarantee on every job in each of those cities.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Lauderdale area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About HVAC Company in Fort Lauderdale
Most Fort Lauderdale jobs are scheduled within the same day when you call before mid-afternoon. We give you a firm arrival window when you book, not a range that spans the afternoon, and a live person confirms the details when the technician is on the way. Call (754) 354-7289 and we will give you a specific time.
Yes. Fort Lauderdale has a large stock of waterfront condos and co-ops with association rules that affect equipment placement, work hours, and rooftop access. We ask the right questions when you book, and we provide the documentation most HOAs want before a unit is touched. If your association has a specific form, we will complete our portion before the job starts.
Yes. Many of the oceanfront and Intracoastal condos in Fort Lauderdale have condenser units on the roof or on a balcony with tight access, and our technicians are experienced with both layouts. We coordinate access with building management and complete the repair without leaving the common areas dirty or blocking neighbors’ units.
If your AC has quit in the Fort Lauderdale heat or an old furnace is not firing on a cold night, call (754) 354-7289. Talk to a person, get a clear arrival window, and see the price in writing before any work begins. Victor Mancini and the Coldharbour team are ready to get your system running and stand behind it for a full 365 days.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local hvac pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Fort Lauderdale Customers Say
"Yearly tune up and they caught a cracked part I'd never have known about. Showed me the reading, replaced it, and wrote up the warranty. No upsell games."
- Dominic Rourke"Thermostat kept losing its mind. He swapped it, showed me how to use the new one, and didn't charge for a bunch of extras. In and out, friendly, done."
- Paula Kingston"Honest to a fault. Two companies told me I needed a whole new unit. Coldharbour said mine had years left and just needed a cleaning and a part. Saved me thousands."
- Marcus Reilly