Miami HVAC blog
Practical guides on monsoon prep, APS and SRP rebates, troubleshooting, indoor air quality, and repair-vs-replace decisions for Miami Metro homeowners.
Each post is written by people who service equipment in Miami specifically: our editorial standard is real numbers, named neighborhoods, regulatory codes (FL ROC C-39, EPA 608, MERV-13, R-454B), and concrete decision points. No filler, no generic "tips" articles, no scaled content. Articles range 1,200-1,800 words and are reviewed for technical accuracy before publication.
Categories cover the full Miami HVAC year: Monsoon (June-September dust storms and pressure spikes), Rebates (APS Cool Rewards, SRP, federal HEEHRA), Comparison (heat pump vs AC, duct sealing vs replacement), Troubleshooting (no-cool, hot-air, upstairs hotter), and IAQ (Valley Fever filtration, MERV-13 tradeoffs).
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2023 Florida Mechanical Code and Your AC Replacement
SEER2 15.2 minimum, R-454B refrigerant transition, and Miami-Dade NOA wind-load tie-down rules every homeowner should ask their contractor about.
Best published: MarchDuct Mold in Art Deco Homes of Miami Beach
Why pre-war duct chases in 33139 and 33135 grow mold faster, plus how to spot it without paying for a $400 air-quality test.
Best published: AugustDuctless Mini-Splits for Coral Gables Historic Homes
Mitsubishi MSZ-FS and Daikin Aurora units sized for plaster-walled 1920s Coral Gables homes where adding ductwork would violate HPB guidelines.
Best published: SeptemberFPL and Duke Energy AC Rebates for Miami-Dade in 2026
Current FPL Residential HVAC rebates, IRA 25C federal tax credit amounts, and HEEHRA eligibility rules for Miami-Dade and Broward homes.
Best published: FebruaryHeat Pump vs Straight-Cool AC for Miami Homes
Cost, SEER2 ratings, and run-hour math comparing a Rheem RP17 heat pump against a straight-cool RA17 in Miami's 15 to 20 annual heating days.
Best published: NovemberHow to Verify a Florida CMC License in Miami
Step-by-step DBPR lookup for CMC1250000-series licenses, plus what Miami-Dade permit history reveals about a contractor's track record.
Best published: JanuaryHurricane Season AC Prep for Miami Homes (2026)
Pre-storm checklist for Miami AC condensers: tie-downs, surge protection, and post-power-restore startup steps before June 1.
Best published: MayRestarting Your AC After a Miami Hurricane Outage
Surge-blown capacitors, tripped 60-amp disconnects, and saltwater-flooded contactors: what to check before calling for service after a Category 2 storm.
Best published: JuneSalt Air Corrosion on AC Units in Key Biscayne
Why coastal Miami condensers fail in 5 to 7 years, plus coated-coil options like Carrier WeatherShield and Rheem RA17 for ZIP codes 33149 and 33160.
Best published: OctoberSmart Thermostats for FPL Time-of-Use Rates in Miami
Ecobee Premium and Nest Learning models that integrate with FPL's On Call program for a $137 enrollment credit plus monthly bill credits.
Best published: DecemberSpring AC Tune-Up Checklist for Miami Homeowners
11-point pre-summer service on a Miami AC: capacitor microfarad test, refrigerant subcool check, condensate line flush, and contactor inspection.
Best published: AprilWhy Your AC Coil Freezes in Miami Humidity
Frozen evaporator coils in 90 percent dew points: how to spot low charge, restricted MERV-13 filters, and failed TXVs on Trane XR16 and Carrier 24ACC6 units.
Best published: July