AC not cooling or stopped
Blowing warm, not turning on, tripping the breaker, ice on the lines, water on the floor. The calls that cannot wait for tomorrow.
000-000-0000Dispatch line · Miami-Dade
AC down? Call dispatch. A local contractor calls you back.
One number for air-conditioning repair, replacement, and maintenance anywhere in Miami-Dade. We take the call and hand it to an independent, local AC contractor who serves your area, in English or Spanish.
- Repairs on any brand: central systems, heat pumps, mini-splits, wall units
- Contractors who pull the Miami-Dade permit and use NOA-approved equipment on change-outs
- Answered 24/7; the contractor calls you to set the visit
What we dispatch
Pick the closest match. A dead system goes straight to the phone; everything else can start with the form and a call back.
AC repair
Capacitors, contactors, fan motors, refrigerant leaks, drain lines, thermostats. Diagnosis first, then a written quote for the fix.
Learn moreAC replacement and installation
New split systems and heat pumps sized for the house, with the Miami-Dade permit, NOA-approved equipment, and hurricane tie-downs handled by the contractor.
Learn moreTune-up and maintenance
Coil cleaning, refrigerant check, drain flush, electrical check, filter and airflow. What keeps a Miami system alive past year ten.
Learn moreDuctwork, airflow, and air quality
Rooms that never cool, sweating ducts, weak airflow, musty smells. Duct repair and sealing, returns, UV lights, and dehumidification.
Learn moreMini-split and ductless
Ductless systems for additions, garages, Florida rooms, and older homes without ducts. Installation, repair, and cleaning.
Request a callAir conditioning in Miami-Dade
Three things that changed for AC here
A quote in 2026 looks different from one in 2023. This is why, and what the county requires on any replacement.
The refrigerant switched in 2025
Manufacturers stopped building R-410A systems on January 1, 2025. New systems use R-454B, a mildly flammable refrigerant that needed redesigned equipment and leak sensors, which is why replacement quotes jumped. Your existing R-410A system is still legal to run and service.
Efficiency floor and rebates
Since 2023 a new split system in the Southeast has to be at least SEER2 14.3. FPL offers an instant rebate on higher-efficiency systems installed by an FPL-approved contractor; ask whether the system you are quoted qualifies.
Every change-out needs a permit
Miami-Dade requires a mechanical permit for any AC replacement, equipment with a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance, and the condenser tied down with brackets rated for hurricane winds. Homeowners cannot pull this permit themselves; the licensed contractor does.
How dispatch works
Call, or send the form
Tell us what the system is doing, what kind it is, and where you are. If it is completely down, call; the phone is faster.
A local contractor calls you back
We pass the call to an independent AC contractor who serves your part of the county. They contact you to set the visit. From here on you deal directly with them.
Diagnosis, quote, work
The contractor inspects, explains what they found, and quotes in writing. Repairs happen on the spot when parts allow; replacements go through the permit. Price, timing, and warranty are between you and the contractor.
Miami AC Dispatch connects homeowners with independent local air-conditioning contractors. We are not an air-conditioning contractor. Service availability, pricing, and timing are determined by the contractor.
What fails on Miami systems
The calls we hear most, and what is usually behind them.
- Blowing warm on the hottest afternoon of the year: a failed capacitor or contactor, the most common and cheapest repair there is.
- Water on the floor by the air handler: a clogged condensate drain line, which also trips the float switch and shuts the system off.
- Ice on the copper lines: low refrigerant from a leak, or airflow choked by a dirty filter or coil. Turn it off and let it thaw before the visit.
- Runs all day and never catches up: a coil that needs cleaning, a refrigerant charge that is off, or a system that is simply at the end of its life.
- One room never cools: duct leaks in the attic, a crushed flex duct, or a return that is too small for the house.
- Condenser rusting through near the coast: salt air; coated coils and regular rinsing on the next unit.
Dispatching across Miami-Dade
From Miami Gardens to Homestead and out to the Beach: contractors who know the retrofit-duct block homes in Hialeah and Westchester, the condo air handlers on Miami Beach, and the same-year builder systems in Kendall and Doral.
About the dispatch line
Miami AC Dispatch is a bilingual phone line and website. We connect homeowners in Miami-Dade with independent local air-conditioning contractors and then step out of the way. We do not perform the work, quote it, or collect payment. The contractor is responsible for their license, insurance, permit, and workmanship, and you deal with them directly.
Questions people ask
Are you an AC company?
No. We are a dispatch and referral line. When you call or send a request, we pass it to an independent air-conditioning contractor who serves your area, and they contact you. We do not perform, price, or warranty any work.
My AC just stopped. What should I do right now?
Check the breaker and the thermostat batteries, make sure the filter is not clogged solid, and look for water at the air handler or ice on the copper lines. If there is ice, turn the system off so it can thaw. Then call; a contractor calls you back to set the visit.
Should I repair my R-410A system or replace it?
R-410A is still legal to service, and a good repair on a system under ten years old is usually the right call. Past twelve to fifteen years in Miami, or with a failed compressor or a leaking coil, replacement usually wins. The contractor should show you what they found and quote both when it is close.
Does a replacement need a permit in Miami-Dade?
Yes, every change-out. The contractor pulls a mechanical permit, installs equipment with a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance, ties down the condenser to hurricane code, and the inspector closes it out. Be wary of anyone who offers to skip it; it will surface when you sell or file an insurance claim.
What does it cost?
We do not set or quote prices. What drives the number: the size of the system (tonnage), the SEER2 rating, the refrigerant type, where the air handler sits, whether ductwork or electrical needs work, tie-downs, and the permit. The contractor gives you a written quote after seeing the system.
How do I check that a contractor is licensed?
Florida AC contractors hold a state license that starts with CAC or CMC. Ask for the number and verify it on MyFloridaLicense.com. Anyone handling refrigerant also needs EPA Section 608 certification. Ask for proof of liability and workers’ compensation insurance too.
Do you help in Spanish?
Yes. The line and this site are in English and Spanish, and contractors who take calls from us serve Spanish-speaking homeowners.
Reach dispatch
Call for anything urgent. For everything else, the form gets you a call back from a local contractor.
Hours: Dispatch line answered 24/7
Miami AC Dispatch connects homeowners with independent local air-conditioning contractors. We are not an air-conditioning contractor. Service availability, pricing, and timing are determined by the contractor.