How long does an AC system last in Alabama?
A well-maintained central AC in the Shoals typically runs 12–15 years; heat pumps a bit less because they work both seasons. Our long, hot cooling season is the main wear factor — maintenance matters more here than the calendar suggests.
Should I repair or replace my AC?
Small failures (capacitors, contactors, igniters, drain clogs) are almost always worth repairing. A compressor failure or a cracked heat exchanger on an aging system usually tips toward replacement. We put the repair cost and the replacement options side by side and let the numbers argue.
Heat pump or furnace in the Shoals?
Our winters are mild enough that heat pumps carry most homes efficiently on TVA electricity. Existing gas service makes furnaces and dual-fuel setups worth comparing. Sizing and installation quality matter more than the badge on the unit.
Why is one room always hot?
Usually airflow — duct imbalance, a leaking return, undersized branch, or envelope issues (attic heat, west-facing glass). More tonnage rarely fixes it and often makes humidity worse. A room-by-room look finds the actual bottleneck.
How often should HVAC be serviced?
Twice a year in our climate: cooling check in spring, heating check in fall. The cooling season here runs May through September of near-continuous runtime — that check is what catches the capacitor before the July weekend it would have died on.
What does a tune-up include?
Coil condition, filter, refrigerant charge, capacitor and contactor readings, drain and float switch, blower check, and safety controls — documented, with readings you keep.
Do you give free estimates?
Replacement and new-install estimates are free. Repair visits begin with a diagnosis you approve — the diagnostic work is a real service with real findings, priced plainly on the phone before we roll.
What areas do you serve?
Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Killen, Rogersville, Lexington, and Leighton daily; Russellville and Decatur on scheduled visits. Colbert and Lauderdale counties are home turf.