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Service Star Air Conditioning & Heating Inc
4.4(
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Serving Lake Placid, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The best service ever! I was so impressed with the competency, professionalism and customer service Service Star Air Conditioning & Heating Inc provided us! It is so refreshing to find someone who genuinely cares. Thank you, Service Star Air Conditioning & Heating Inc - we are your customers for life!"
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Response rate100%
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Local AC LLC
4.2(
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Serving Lake Placid, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Orlando was our tech - very professional. They came to my house when they said - diagnosed the problem & repaired at a fair price the same day. Highly recommend."
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Response time10 mins
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
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Serving Lake Placid, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Excellent service, very fast response to my request for service, picked up laptop, diagnosed issues. Initially thought it was an OS update issue but the hard drive had failed along with other components (including 'CPU). Because other components were involved, a new solid state hard drive was put into a laptop with a working processor - same type CPU as in the failed unit. The laptop was repaired and returned in less than a week. This company picked up and dropped off the laptop (driving from Huntsville, AL (about 60-70 minutes)-- great service in this covid environment. I would recommend this company to my family./friends and will use again."
2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Accurate Care Services Inc
4.7(
297
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Serving Lake Placid, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Service was fast, efficient, professional and friendly. I didn't have much hope for my 12-year-old carpet, but it really came back to life, especially in the high traffic areas. The tile and grout look great, too. Definitely an excellent job!"
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Speedy Air Conditioning Service
4.7(
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Serving Lake Placid, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I signed up for the A/C tuneup deal advertised for Speedy on Angies List and was extremely pleased with the quality of the work performed and the professionalism of Mike, the service tech. Having used various A/C companies to service other homes I have owned, Mike from Speedy was by far the most thorough and took the time to explain to me everything he was doing. I was so pleased with the work performed, that I signed up for one of Speedy's annual membership plans. I will definitely use them again."
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Lake Placid, FL

Coils work to absorb heat into the refrigerant that flows through them, moving heat from one location to another. For air conditioning, the evaporator coil inside the air handler in your home absorbs heat. It then transfers the heat outside to the condenser coil, where it releases it. The opposite process happens for heat pumps. When the coils get dusty and dirty, it reduces how well these components work.

Skip regular cleanings, and dirt, debris, and mineral deposits will blanket your evaporator and condenser coils. When that happens, the coils can’t shed heat efficiently, so the system works harder and your energy bill climbs. Over time, overheating strains the compressor and can trigger a full breakdown—an avoidable repair that often costs far more than a simple annual cleaning.

AC coil cleaning is an investment that pays for itself in the benefits it provides. Dust‑caked coils force your AC to run longer, so you spend more on electricity and rack up extra wear. A quick professional cleaning restores efficiency, trims monthly bills, and eases strain on expensive parts. Over the long haul, that small yearly fee delays pricy repairs and stretches the unit’s lifespan, making coil cleaning one of the smartest HVAC tune‑ups you can schedule.

Watch for higher electric bills, rooms that stay warm no matter how low you set the thermostat, or an AC system that runs nonstop. Extra humidity and frost on the coils are also red flags. Catching these clues early lets you schedule a quick cleaning before the system overworks itself and triggers an expensive breakdown.

Your AC cleaning technician starts by shutting off the power to the unit and removing the faceplate. Compressed air and a vacuum hose blast away loose debris, followed by a coil-safe, no-rinse cleaner that dissolves stubborn grime. After the solution has soaked in, the professional wipes the fins, reassembles the housing, and restores power, leaving the system ready to cool at peak efficiency.

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