Consumer guide · West Palm Beach
HVAC Contractors in West Palm Beach: a consumer guide
What drives the cost, the public facts that apply locally, and which checks the Local Standard covers and which are left to you.
Updated · How assessment works
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What drives the cost
- Size and scope. More work, more materials, more labor.
- Materials and finish. Higher-end materials cost more up front and often last longer.
- Access. Tight access means smaller equipment and more hours.
- Permits and inspections. Ask whether fees are in the quote and who applies.
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Comparing quotes
Ask every business for line items on the same scope: labor, materials, equipment, permits and clean-up. Two quotes that look far apart often differ in one or two lines.
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Local facts
| Fact | Figure | Source | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooling degree days per yearAnnual cooling degree days (base 65°F), a measure of how much air conditioning a climate needs; NOAA station West Palm Beach International Airport (USW00012844), about 5 miles from the city center point. | 4,166 | NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 | 1991–2020 normals |
| Days a year at 90°F or hotterAverage number of days per year with a high of 90°F or more; NOAA station West Palm Beach International Airport (USW00012844), about 5 miles from the city center point. | 74 | NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 | 1991–2020 normals |
| Median home valueMedian value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077). | $414,200 | U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates | 2020–2024 |
| Homes built before 199033,720 of 62,464 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built). | 54.0% | U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates | 2020–2024 |
| Households in West Palm BeachOccupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003. | 52,522 | U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates | 2020–2024 |
| Atlantic hurricane seasonAn average season (1991–2020) has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes. | June 1 to November 30 | NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology | 1991–2020 climate period |
| Florida air-conditioning contractor classesClass A has no size limit; Class B covers systems up to 25 tons of cooling and 500,000 Btu of heating. | Class A or Class B | Florida Statutes s. 489.105 (definitions) | 2026 Florida Statutes |
| Check an HVAC contractor's licenseSearch by name or license number for certified (CAC) and registered (RA) air-conditioning contractors and their status. | Florida DBPR license search | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation | live lookup |
| State license for HVAC contractingA person must be certified or registered to engage in the business of contracting in Florida (s. 489.113(2), F.S.). Air-conditioning and mechanical contractors are licensed by the DBPR Construction Industry Licensing Board; check a contractor's license status at myfloridalicense.com. | Required: state-certified or registered contractor | Florida Statutes s. 489.113; Florida DBPR license search | 2026 Florida Statutes |
| Median year homes were builtHalf of all housing units were built before this year (ACS table B25035). | 1988 | U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates | 2020–2024 |
| Owner-occupied homes26,536 of 52,522 occupied homes are lived in by their owners (ACS table B25003). | 50.5% | U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates | 2020–2024 |
| West Palm Beach residentsPopulation estimate for July 1, 2025 (incorporated place). | 127,189 | U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates | July 1, 2025 |
| Average summer highNormal daily maximum temperature for June to August; NOAA station West Palm Beach International Airport (USW00012844), about 5 miles from the city center point. | 89.4°F | NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 | 1991–2020 normals |
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Choosing a business: what we check, what you check
What the standard checks
- Business identity confirmed
- Address confirmed
- Phone number reaches the business
- Website confirmed
- Minimum review volume
- Minimum average rating
What you check
- Quality of workmanship or design
- Prices or value for money
- Timelines
- Financial health or bonding
- Subcontractors
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Questions
- What do these HVAC contractors in West Palm Beach have to meet to be listed?
- A business is listed when it meets every published requirement. Each listing shows which requirements were met. We compared 46 HVAC contractors for West Palm Beach. Paid placements never change the order.
- Are these HVAC contractors licensed?
- 46 of the 46 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.
- Which of these HVAC contractors in West Palm Beach has the best reviews?
- Kyzar Air Conditioning has a 5.0 rating from 1924 public reviews, the highest on this page.
- Which of these HVAC contractors has the most reviews?
- Hopkins Air Conditioning, with 2810 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.
- How many quotes should I get for HVAC contractors in West Palm Beach?
- Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.