How Much Does Commercial HVAC Service Cost in South Florida?
Aspen Air Conditioning has served commercial properties across Palm Beach and Broward Counties since 1983. The figures on this page are guidance based on typical commercial work — real ranges for service, repair, replacement and refrigeration, and a clear explanation of what moves a project within them.
Commercial HVAC pricing at a glance. Full detail on each line follows below.
| Service | Published figure |
|---|---|
| Minimum commercial service invoice | $395 minimum |
| Commercial diagnostic | Starting at $195 |
| Labour, ESMP agreement customers | $165 per hour |
| Labour, non-agreement customers | $195 per hour |
| Weekend and extended hours | 1.5x the regular rate |
| Typical commercial AC repair | $395 to $2,500+ |
| Commercial HVAC replacement | $10,000 to $30,000+ per unit |
| Replacement, per-ton basis | Approx. $2,000 to $3,500+ per ton |
| Commercial refrigeration diagnostic | Starting at $195 |
| Typical commercial refrigeration repair | $395 to $2,500+ |
Commercial HVAC Service and Diagnostics
Commercial HVAC Service
Service visits carry a $395 minimum commercial service invoice. This covers the cost of dispatching a qualified commercial HVAC technician to your property. Diagnostic labour starts at $195 per hour for non-agreement customers. ESMP agreement customers receive preferred labour pricing of $165 per hour.
Service is available across Palm Beach and Broward Counties, including Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding commercial corridors.
Commercial AC Repair Costs
Typical commercial AC repairs run from $395 to $2,500 and up. Where a repair lands in that range comes down to a handful of drivers:
- Component cost — a capacitor or contactor sits at the low end; compressors and coils sit at the top
- Unit accessibility — how easily technicians can reach and work on the equipment
- Rooftop versus interior placement — rooftop work adds access and safety requirements
- Equipment age — older systems take longer to diagnose and repair
- Parts availability — common parts same-day; specialised components add lead time
- Refrigerant recovery — repairs that require recovering and recharging refrigerant carry additional labour and material
Commercial HVAC Replacement Costs
Commercial HVAC replacement typically runs $10,000 to $30,000 and up per unit, which works out to roughly $2,000 to $3,500 and up per ton. The main drivers:
- Tonnage — cooling capacity is the baseline multiplier on equipment and labour
- Equipment type — packaged rooftop units, split systems and VRF systems price differently
- Crane or rigging requirements — rooftop lifts are a real line item
- Roof curb adaptation — matching or adapting the existing curb to new equipment
- Electrical and controls work — panel capacity, disconnects and building controls integration
- Permitting and code compliance — Florida Building Code wind-load requirements and county permitting
Commercial Refrigeration Service and Repair
Commercial refrigeration diagnostics start at $195, and typical repairs run $395 to $2,500 and up. The same drivers apply as commercial AC repair — component cost, access, equipment age and parts availability — with two additions specific to food service: food safety requirements and downtime urgency. For restaurant and grocery clients, the cost of a repair is measured against the inventory and service hours a failed walk-in puts at risk, which is why refrigeration calls are triaged for speed.
Preventive Maintenance Agreements (ESMP)
Commercial Preventive Maintenance Agreements
Pricing is customized based on equipment type, system tonnage, number of units, service frequency and property requirements. Most agreements include two to four scheduled visits annually, with four visits being the standard for many commercial properties. Agreement customers receive preferred labour pricing and priority scheduling.
ESMP agreement customers pay $165 per hour for labour against the standard $195, and receive priority scheduling when demand peaks. Details on structure and scope are on our maintenance agreements page.
After-Hours and Emergency Service
Weekend and extended hours work is billed at 1.5x the regular labour rate. The $395 minimum commercial service invoice still applies. Emergency service is available across Palm Beach and Broward Counties seven days a week.
What Affects Commercial HVAC Pricing?
Seven factors explain most of the variation in commercial HVAC cost in South Florida. Understanding them makes any quote — from Aspen or anyone else — easier to evaluate.
- Equipment tonnage and type. Capacity is the baseline of every job: a 5-ton packaged unit and a 25-ton rooftop system are different projects in equipment, labour and rigging. System type matters as much as size — packaged rooftop units, split systems and VRF systems each carry different installation and service profiles.
- Rooftop access and rigging. Much of South Florida’s commercial equipment lives on roofs. Crane lifts, access logistics and fall-protection requirements add cost that ground-level equipment avoids.
- Building occupancy and after-hours restrictions. Work in occupied offices, restaurants or medical suites often has to happen nights and weekends, which is billed at 1.5x the regular labour rate.
- Refrigerant type. Refrigerant pricing depends on type, quantity required and system requirements, and the industry’s refrigerant transition is changing the economics of servicing older systems.
- Parts availability. Common components are stocked and fitted quickly; specialised or legacy parts add lead time, and downtime while waiting is often the larger cost.
- Permitting and code compliance. Replacement work in Palm Beach and Broward Counties requires mechanical permits and Florida Building Code compliance, including wind-load tie-downs — built into any legitimate quote.
- Maintenance agreement status. ESMP agreement customers pay preferred labour rates and receive priority scheduling, and consistently maintained equipment tends to need smaller repairs, later.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a commercial HVAC service call cost in South Florida?
Aspen carries a $395 minimum commercial service invoice. Diagnostic labour starts at $195 per hour for non-agreement customers and $165 per hour for ESMP agreement customers.
How much does commercial AC repair cost?
Most commercial AC repairs fall between $395 and $2,500 or more, depending on the component, equipment age and site access.
How much does it cost to replace a commercial HVAC unit?
Commercial replacement typically runs $10,000 to $30,000 or more per unit, roughly $2,000 to $3,500 or more per ton.
What does a commercial HVAC maintenance agreement cost?
Agreements are priced by equipment type, system tonnage, number of units and service frequency. Most include two to four visits annually.
Do you charge more for after-hours or weekend service?
Weekend and extended hours work is billed at 1.5x the regular labour rate.
Do you service residential properties?
No. Aspen works exclusively with commercial properties across Palm Beach and Broward Counties.
Are these prices guaranteed?
No. These are guidance ranges based on typical commercial work. Every project is quoted individually after a site assessment.
Get an Exact Number for Your Property
The ranges on this page bracket typical commercial work. The number that matters is the one built from your equipment, your access and your requirements — and that starts with a site assessment.
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