What to Expect During Your HVAC Repair & Installation Service
Before Service
Your Hero confirms the appointment and reviews your issue description. For Orlando homes built around 35 years ago, they prepare for common age-related issues.
During Service
Licensed technicians arrive with professional equipment. All work follows Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2024) building code and Orange County requirements.
After Service
You receive a digital invoice, warranty documentation stored in your HALOFIX Warranty Vault, and maintenance recommendations specific to Orlando's climate.
Safety Warnings
- EMERGENCY: If AC breaker keeps tripping, DO NOT repeatedly reset. Electrical hazard and fire risk. Have professional inspect immediately.
- Never touch outdoor compressor or refrigerant lines (risk of frostbite or electrical shock).
- Refrigerant R-410A and R-32 are not toxic but are under high pressure - release can cause frostbite.
Permits & Building Codes in Orlando
Orlando follows Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2024). The local permit office is Orange County Building Services.
When Is a Permit Required?
- New AC system installation: Permit required ($100-300 (varies by county))
- AC replacement (same tonnage and location): Permit required ($100-250)
- Ductwork installation or major modification: Permit required ($100-300)
- Heat pump installation or conversion: Permit required ($150-300)
FL Code Requirements
- Florida Building Code (FBC) Section 403.3.1: Minimum SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) requirements for new AC units. Florida requires SEER 15 minimum (higher than federal SEER 14). β FBC 2023 Section 403.3.1
- FBC Section 403.4.1: Heat pump minimum SEER and HSPF (Heating Seasonal Performance Factor). Florida requires SEER 15 and HSPF 8.5 minimum. β FBC 2023 Section 403.4.1
- FBC Section 403.2.2: Ductwork must be sealed and insulated. R-6 minimum insulation for ductwork in unconditioned spaces (attics). All joints sealed with mastic, not duct tape. β FBC 2023 Section 403.2
Permit Office
Address: 201 S Orange Ave, Suite 210, Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: (407) 836-7500
Typical timeline: 2-5 business days
Fee range: $120-$900