Heat pump, furnace, electric strip heat - we handle every heating system in North Central Florida. Same-day repair when temps drop, full installs with 10-year warranties, and the brothers personally rotate through after-hours calls so the line is answered the night the cold rolls in.
CAC 1822449 · Fully insured through SUNZ
Andy & Alex Schwartz, brothers since day one
Most repairs handled the day you call
Honest pricing 24/7, even on weekends
Florida heating is its own world - mostly heat pumps with electric backup, some gas furnaces inland. We know what works in this climate.
Most common Florida heating system. We diagnose reversing valves, defrost cycles, refrigerant issues, and electric backup faults.
Learn moreNew heat pumps with proper sizing, modern variable-speed options, and 10-year warranties.
Learn moreGas and electric furnaces. Igniters, blower motors, gas valves, control boards - we keep parts on the truck.
Learn moreNew furnaces with high-efficiency options. Proper venting, gas line sizing, and safety inspections.
Learn moreBackup heat strips, sequencer issues, breaker faults - we test capacity and confirm safe operation.
Learn moreAnnual tune-ups extend life by 5+ years. Coil cleaning, defrost test, refrigerant check, electrical inspection.
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About 80% of homes we service in Gainesville and the surrounding area use heat pumps with electric backup heat strips. They are efficient down to about 35°F, then the strips kick in. Most heating problems we see are either: refrigerant low (reduces efficiency before total failure), defrost cycle stuck, or backup heat strip sequencer fault. We have specific experience with the equipment in your area.
Either the system is in defrost cycle (normal, lasts 5-10 minutes during cold weather) or the reversing valve has failed and isn't switching to heat mode. If cold air persists more than 15 minutes, call us - we can usually diagnose over the phone.
Florida is actually rough on heat pumps because they run 8+ months a year for cooling. Average life: 10-15 years with regular maintenance, 8-12 without. The Eagle Care Plan tune-ups add an average of 4-6 years.
Yes - electric backup heat strips are 3x more expensive to run than the heat pump itself. When temps drop below ~35°F, the strips kick in. Brief cold snaps will spike your bill. If it's chronic, your heat pump may not be reaching set point and the strips are running constantly - we can test that.
For most Gainesville-area homes, heat pump with electric backup is the right answer - we just don't get cold enough often enough to justify a gas furnace investment. Exceptions: homes with existing gas service and very tight envelopes can pencil out for furnace.
