sized to your house,
not to the old label
clear explanations,
repair approved before we start
permit, inspection
and warranty, handled
252 Licensed
Florida Certified for All Warranty Coverages
2026 Community Favorite
Local Business
Family Air Experts installs and replaces air conditioning throughout Hobe Sound, from Heritage Ridge and Lost Lake to Eaglewood, The Soundings, Zeus Park, Poinciana Gardens and the manufactured-home communities along the Intracoastal. More than a quarter of the housing here is manufactured, so a good share of these installs are packaged units with belly-board duct work rather than a split system in a garage.
Licensed & Insured | Same-Day Service | No Surprise Pricing | 5-Star Rated
Signs It Is Time to Replace Your AC
A system rarely fails overnight. These are the signs it is moving out of repair territory. In a manufactured home the belly-board duct work hides a lot, so airflow symptoms are worth taking seriously earlier than you would in a block house.
Warm air at the vents
It runs all afternoon and still cannot hold the setting, which in a manufactured home often means the belly-board ducts rather than the unit.
Weak airflow
Barely a breath at the vents, which points at the blower or the duct work before it points outdoors.
Short cycling
Cooling that starts and stops in short bursts and returns that way after each repair.
Water near the air handler
Drain trouble coming back on a system that has had it before, which under a floor is easy to miss until it is expensive.
Ice on the line set
Ice on the line set after a recharge. On older equipment that is a leak rather than a top-up.
Humidity that will not drop
Humidity that will not clear even when the thermostat reads right.
A power bill that jumped
Power bills climbing year on year while nothing about the home has changed.
New noises
Noises getting worse rather than holding steady, which on a packaged unit usually means the fan or the compressor rather than the ducting.
Thinking about replacing in Hobe Sound? Call (772)-971-8587 or get an instant estimate online in a couple of minutes.
What Our Installation Customers Say
Here is what Hobe Sound homeowners say after we have installed for them.
What a New AC System Costs and How We Quote It
A new system is quoted as one number covering equipment, labor, the permit and the inspection, and you see it before anything is ordered. In a manufactured home we settle the equipment type first, because a packaged unit and a split system are not the same price or the same job.
Clearly and transparently
One figure covering equipment, labor, the county permit and the inspection, agreed before anything is ordered.
Sizing comes first
We size the system to the home rather than copying the label off the old unit, which in Martin County is what the Manual J requirement exists to enforce. In a manufactured home the old label is often the least reliable guide of all, because the insulation and windows may well have changed since.
What makes one big or small
Efficiency level moves the price most, then the size of the system, then whether the duct work and the electrical need attention. Under a manufactured home, the duct work is usually the thing.
When repair stops making sense
When a repair on an older system approaches what a replacement is worth, we put both numbers in front of you rather than steering you. On a packaged unit that line arrives sooner, because one cabinet holds more of the system.
Want a ballpark before you book an estimate? Call 772-971-8587 and tell us whether it is a block house or a manufactured home, and how close you are to the Intracoastal. We will tell you the range a home like yours usually lands in. See a free replacement estimate or financing options.
AC System Options for Every Home & Budget
When installing a new air conditioning system, Family Air Experts helps homeowners choose the right equipment based on home size, efficiency goals, and budget.
Good
A solid replacement from older equipment at an affordable price.
Ideal if your current AC is failing and you want a dependable replacement without all the extras.
Better
Improved comfort, lower energy bills, and better humidity control.
Our most popular option for homeowners looking to improve comfort and save on utilities.
Recommended
Best
Top-tier comfort, quiet operation, and maximum efficiency.
Ideal if you want the best comfort, quietest operation, and the highest efficiency available. The cream of the crop.
AC Installation Financing Options
Family Air Experts offers a variety of financing & payment options giving homeowners an all in one, simple solution to spread out the investment with low monthly payments.
Synchrony Financing
See if you prequalify without impacting your credit, then apply when you’re ready. Great for homeowners who want flexible monthly payments.
Service Finance Company
We also work with Service Finance to offer additional plans and terms. This helps us tailor financing to your situation and the type of system you choose.
During your free estimate, we will review both Synchrony and Service Finance options so you can pick what feels right for you.
What Happens When You Book an Installation
Same-day service is usually available across all four counties when you call before too late in the afternoon. Here is exactly how the visit goes.
Call or Book Online
Tell us the house and what the current system is doing. We come out and measure rather than quoting over the phone.
We Text Ahead
You get the installers’ names and an honest arrival window on install day, not a four hour block.
Sizing Visit
We size the system to the house, look at the duct work and the electrical, and show you what we found before recommending equipment.
Price Before Work
You approve one price before anything is ordered. The permit and the inspection are ours to handle, not yours.
Install and Commission
We install, start up and commission the system, register the manufacturer warranty in your name, and walk you through it before we leave.
Watch a real AC Installation
Start to Finish, here’s how we do it.
AC Installation Across Hobe Sound
We install and replace complete residential cooling systems on every major brand, including the packaged and mobile-home-listed equipment that a large share of this community runs on. From the golf communities to the Intracoastal parks, if it cools a Hobe Sound home we can size it, fit it and stand behind it.
Full System Replacement
Condenser, air handler, coil and line set replaced as a matched set, or a packaged or mobile-home-listed unit where that is what the home takes. Both routes are normal work here.
Ductwork Repair
Belly-board duct work under a manufactured home is out of sight and frequently where the cooling goes. The county duct tightness test will find it, and we would rather it came up at the quote than after the equipment is in.
Permits and Inspections
Hobe Sound is unincorporated, so Martin County permits the work. The county also requires a Manual J load calculation and a duct tightness test on a new system. We pull the permit, take care of arranging both, book the inspection and see it signed off.
Surge Protection
Storm surges are what finish off the electrical side. Protection fitted at install costs a fraction of what it saves.
Thermostats and Controls
A new system deserves a thermostat that can actually run it, wired to the right equipment rather than whatever was on the wall.
Ductless Mini Splits
For additions, garages, workshops and rooms the ducts never reached properly.
Why Hobe Sound Systems Wear Out Early
A system in this climate does more work in ten years than the same unit would do in twenty up north. These four are why replacement comes sooner here.
Manufactured Housing, at Scale
At 28.4% manufactured against a county average of 8.8%, this is not a niche here. The equipment has to be listed for the application, the return and belly-board duct arrangement is its own problem, and a standard residential swap quoted by someone who has not looked is how these jobs go wrong.
Belly-Board Duct Work
Duct work running under the floor of a manufactured home is out of sight and easy to ignore, and it is frequently where the cooling is going. The county duct tightness test applies here too, which is a good thing, because it surfaces the problem before the new equipment is blamed for it.
Salt Along the Intracoastal
The communities along the Intracoastal sit inside the two-mile salt carry manufacturers describe, so near the water a corrosion-resistant coil usually earns its price. Further inland it matters less, and we will tell you which side of that your address falls on.
Long Run Time
This far south the cooling season barely lets up, so equipment here accumulates run hours faster than the calendar suggests. Sizing for the worst week rather than the average one is what keeps a system from working at the top of its range all summer.
Where We Install Across Hobe Sound
Martin County | Stuart | Palm City
Why Hobe Sound Homeowners Choose Us to Install
We are a family business in Fort Pierce and a Lennox Premier Dealer, and Hobe Sound is on our regular route rather than an occasional trip south. The people who quote your system are the people who install it, our installers are background checked, the price is agreed before anything is ordered, and we hold a Florida 252 certified license. More on why homeowners choose us.
The Family Clubs
Most manufacturers require documented annual service to keep a parts warranty valid, so the maintenance plan is not an upsell on a new system, it is what protects the coverage you just paid for. Once or twice a year, your choice, with priority scheduling and no overtime charges on select plans.
Financing Available
A new system is a planned purchase for most people rather than an emergency. Financing lets you match the payment to the savings instead of the invoice and on full system replacements, so you can spread the cost instead of putting off the fix.
What Our 252 License Means for Your Warranty
Family Air Experts carries a Florida 252 certified HVAC contractor license, the state level certification rather than a county registration. That is what lets us pull the Martin County permit covering Hobe Sound, and it is what keeps your manufacturer parts coverage in force. Nearly every manufacturer requires licensed installation, and an unlicensed install can void coverage on day one.
You’re Not Locked in with Another Company
Not often mentioned, but the company that installed your unit, doesn’t have to be the one who processes the warranty. Family Air Experts holds a 252 License with the state of Florida, allowing us to handle any warranty claims from any HVAC Installer.
Your Manufacturer Warranty Stays Valid
Work performed by a 252 licensed contractor keeps your parts coverage intact. We document what we did and what we replaced, so there is a record when you need it.
We Handle the Claim Paperwork
If a covered part fails, [we file the claim with the manufacturer and you pay only labor]. Confirm exactly how we handle this before publishing.
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a new AC system cost in Hobe Sound?
Three things move the number: the size the home actually needs, the efficiency level you choose, and whether the duct work and electrical can support it. In a manufactured home the equipment specification is settled first, because it changes the figure more than anything else on the list. Martin County also requires a Manual J and a duct tightness test, and we take care of arranging both. FPL pays $200 on a qualifying changeout at 15.2 SEER2 or above. Call 772-971-8587 and tell us what kind of home it is.
How long does an AC installation actually take?
Most straight changeouts are finished in a single day. A manufactured home swap can take longer where the return or the belly-board connection has to be reworked, and we tell you that up front rather than on the day.
Do you handle the permit and the inspection in Hobe Sound?
Yes, on every job. Hobe Sound is unincorporated, so the permit comes from Martin County. We pull it, arrange the load calculation and the duct test, book the inspection, see it signed off and register the manufacturer warranty in your name.
Should I repair or replace my air conditioner?
Under ten years old with a small part failure, repair it. Past fifteen, or facing a compressor or a leaking coil, replacement is usually the better spend. On a packaged unit the economics tip a little earlier, because more of the system sits in one cabinet and a major failure takes more of it with it. A free estimate will tell you which side of it you are on.
Are you licensed and insured in Hobe Sound?
Yes. We hold a Florida 252 certified HVAC license and carry full liability insurance. That certification is also what keeps your manufacturer warranty valid. What the 252 license covers.
Does using a licensed contractor matter for my manufacturer warranty?
Not when a licensed contractor does the work. Most manufacturers require documented licensed service to keep parts coverage in force, which is exactly why an unlicensed handyman repair is a risk on a system still under warranty.
Do you work on brands other than Lennox?
Yes. We are a Lennox Premier Dealer, but our technicians service every major residential brand.
Do you install in manufactured and mobile homes?
Yes, and here it is routine rather than a special case, because 28.4% of Hobe Sound housing is manufactured against a county average of 8.8%. Those installs need equipment listed for the application, and the return and belly-board duct arrangement has to be worked out rather than assumed. Tell us it is a manufactured home when you call and we will quote it correctly the first time.
Need to cool a smaller area?
Consider a Mini Split System from Family Air Experts!
Beat the heat with a high-efficiency ductless mini-split from Family Air Experts, your Hobe Sound cooling specialists. Whether you’re converting your garage into a gym, cooling a sunroom, or conditioning a shed, our systems provide targeted comfort without the need for ductwork. Family Air Experts is the team to trust for your ductless mini split installation!
Designed for the Florida climate, these units run quietly and efficiently, and they suit Florida rooms, additions and park models where running new duct work was never practical. No ducts to run, and each zone set where the people actually are.
More Ways We Keep Hobe Sound Homes Comfortable
If a repair is not what you need, these are the other doors into the business. Each card links to its parent service page.
Heating Repair
Heat strips and heat pumps, specified at install rather than added later.
Duct Cleaning
Old ducts on a new system is the most common reason a replacement disappoints.
Indoor Air Quality
Humidity control, filtration and UV, cheapest to add during an install.
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