Know Your System

Which Heating System Do You Have?

Most Florida homes heat one of three ways. Knowing which one you have explains your winter bill and what to do when it stops working.

Heat Pump

The most common system in Florida. It cools in summer and heats in winter using the same equipment.

Heat pump repair →

Gas Furnace

Burns natural gas or propane for heat, usually paired with a separate AC. It needs regular safety checks.

Furnace repair →

Electric Heat Strips

Electric coils in the air handler. Simple and reliable, but expensive to run when they do all the heating.

Electric heat repair →

Why Florida Winter Bills Jump

When a heat pump can’t keep up, backup electric heat strips take over. They work, but they can use two to three times as much electricity to make the same amount of heat.

That’s why a few cold weeks can bring a bill that feels like August.

A winter bill that jumps usually isn’t the weather. It’s a sign something in your system needs attention.

What We Do

Our Heating Services

Heating Repair

Heat pumps, gas furnaces, electric furnaces and heat strips. We find the real cause and fix it, all brands.

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Furnace Safety and Repair

We’re BPI certified and trained in combustion safety, so your furnace runs safely, not just runs.

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Maintenance

Twice-a-year plans that keep your heating and cooling ready before you need them.

See maintenance plans →

New Heat Pumps and Furnaces

A new system sized and designed for your home, not guessed from the old one.

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One System, Comfortable All Year

Your heat and your AC share the same air handler, blower and ductwork. A problem with airflow or ductwork shows up in both seasons: rooms that won’t warm up in winter are often the same rooms that won’t cool in summer.

That’s why we look at the whole system, not just the part that stopped working, so your home is comfortable in January and in July.

See our AC services →
Thermostat in a Florida home showing comfortable temperature and humidity

Heating Questions We Hear Most

What kind of heating system is most common in Florida?

A heat pump. It cools your home in summer and heats it in winter using the same equipment. Some homes have a gas furnace or electric heat strips instead, or as backup.

Why does my heat smell like burning the first time I turn it on?

Usually it’s dust burning off after months without use. If the smell lasts more than a short while, or smells like burning plastic or wires, turn the system off and call us.

Why is my electric bill so high in the winter?

Most often, backup electric heat strips are doing the work your heat pump should be doing. That’s a sign the heat pump needs attention.

Do I really need heating maintenance in Florida?

Yes. A check before the first cold night catches problems early, and for a gas furnace it’s a safety check too. Our twice-a-year maintenance plans cover heating and cooling.

Do you install new heating systems?

Yes. A new heat pump or furnace should be sized and designed for your home, the same way we approach every AC replacement.

What areas do you serve?

Ocala, The Villages and the surrounding areas, including Marion, Sumter, Lake, Citrus, Alachua and Orange Counties and the Orlando area.

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