AC Installation & Replacement in Boynton Beach & Palm Beach County
When repair stops making sense, we say so and show you the numbers. Then we install the new system the way we would in our own home: sized right, on a clean pad, with a secondary drain pan and float switch under the air handler.
Serving Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Lake Worth Beach, West Palm Beach, Highland Beach and the rest of Palm Beach County.
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4.9★ on Google · 200+ reviews · Licensed & insured CAC 1818673 · Family-owned in Boynton Beach
Why people in Palm Beach County have Ocean Air install their new AC
Ocean Air & Residential is a family-owned air conditioning company based in Boynton Beach with more than 200 five-star Google reviews. We do not push replacement. Many of our reviews are from customers whose 15-year-old systems we kept running; when one of those finally needs replacing, they already know who to call.
The details are what customers notice: a secondary drip pan and cut-off switch under an elevated air handler, a condenser set on its pad without damaging the shrubs or the slab, and a system that is running the day after they said yes. One Westchester Country Club homeowner had a 10-year-old unit replaced within 24 hours.
When it is time to replace instead of repair
The first sentence of each is the answer; the rest is how we think about it.
The system is 12 years or older and needs a compressor or coil. That is a major repair on equipment near the end of its life. We price the repair and the replacement side by side and let you decide.
Repairs every summer. Two or three service calls a year on an aging system add up to a down payment on a new one. We will show you what you have spent and what a new system would cost to run.
The old system leaked and damaged the closet or ceiling. Older installs often have no secondary drain pan or float switch. A new install fixes the cause, not just the stain.
Rooms that never cool evenly. Sometimes the system was sized for the house before an addition or new windows. Replacement is the moment to size it right and look at the ductwork.
Refrigerant the old system uses is expensive or hard to get. Topping off an old system with scarce refrigerant costs more every year. A new system uses current refrigerant and runs on far less electricity.
You want it done fast and clean. We schedule the install, remove the old equipment, and leave the closet and the yard the way we found them. Customers mention the cleanup in their reviews.
What a new AC installation includes
Every install follows the same steps, whether it is a closet air handler in a condo or a full split system on a slab.
- A straight repair-versus-replace conversation with the age of the system and the numbers both ways.
- Sizing for the home as it is today, not as it was built.
- Removal and haul-away of the old air handler and condenser.
- New air handler set level, with a secondary drain pan and float safety switch underneath so a future clog shuts the system off instead of flooding the floor.
- New condenser on a clean pad, line set connected, nitrogen pressure test, deep vacuum, and a full factory charge.
- Supply plenum and connections sealed and insulated; thermostat set up and explained.
- Startup readings checked before we leave, and a walkthrough of the new system with you.
Real AC installations in Palm Beach County
Photos are from our own jobs. Community and city only; no addresses.
Full system replacement — The Bridges, Delray Beach (May 2025)
New air handler in the utility closet beside the water heater and a new condenser on a fresh pad in the side yard. Installation went smooth, with no repairs or surprises to note.
“Outstanding service exclamation beyond knowledgeable, technicians, on time service! For all of your AC/HVAC NEEDS, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND CALLING OCEAN AIR!”
10-year-old system replaced within 24 hours — Westchester Country Club, Boynton Beach (May 2025)
A maintenance customer of three years whose unit had reached the end of its life. New air handler in the garage with a new sealed and insulated supply plenum, and a new condenser on the pad outside. From the decision to a running system in about a day.
“I have been using Ocean Air since I purchased the house three years ago for a regular service on my air-conditioning unit and have been completely satisfied with their work. My unit was 10 years old and needed to be replaced and Ocean Air stepped up and within a 24 hour period. Replaced my existing unit with a brand new heating and air-conditioning unit and I am completely satisfied with their work. I would highly recommend them with their on-time service and friendly atmosphere.”
Elevated air handler with secondary drain pan — Nautica Sound, Boynton Beach (Sep 2024)
New Rheem air handler installed in a hall closet on an elevated stand, with a secondary drip pan and cut-off switch underneath, something the previous system never had. The homeowner, a customer for close to a decade, had chased a leak through his walls with the old unit; this install makes that impossible to repeat. Outdoor unit set cleanly on the existing slab.
“As a customer of Ocean Air & Residential for nearly a decade, I feel well-qualified to attest to the quality of their service. They provide service quickly! If my A/C starts misbehaving, they generally have it working within a day. Sometimes, even the same day. I just had them install a new unit in my home. The installation exceeded my expectations. They included an extra drip pan and cut-off switch below the elevated air handler. If my previous system had that, it would have saved me a few hundred bucks and a couple of holes in my walls, looking for the source of a leak. The outdoor compressor installation was clean, with no damage to the surrounding shrubbery or concrete slab. If you shop around for pricing, you’ll find that they are very competitive. I’m a picky customer; see some of my other reviews for proof. I don’t just hand out 5-star reviews. Stop shopping around and just call them. You can thank me later.”
Equipment we install
We install central air conditioning systems and heat pumps, including the Rheem systems shown on this page, and set up smart thermostats such as Nest. Call and tell us about your home; we will recommend the system that fits it and explain why.
AC installation questions, answered
Should I repair or replace my AC?
If the system is under about 10 years old and the repair is a capacitor, contactor, drain, or fan motor, repair it. If it is 12 years or older and needs a compressor or coil, we will show you the numbers both ways. We do not push replacement; several of our reviews are from customers whose 15-plus-year-old systems we kept running.
How long does an AC replacement take?
Most residential replacements are done in a day. One Westchester Country Club homeowner in Boynton Beach went from decision to a running new system within 24 hours. Call (561) 205-2665 and we will give you a real schedule for your home.
Do you install a secondary drain pan and float switch?
Yes, under every air handler we install. It is the difference between a clogged drain shutting the system off and a clogged drain running down your wall. Customers whose old systems lacked one tell us it would have saved them real money.
What size AC do I need?
The right size depends on the home as it is today: square footage, insulation, windows, and any rooms added or enclosed since it was built. We size for that, not for the number on the old unit.
What brands do you install?
We install Rheem systems, shown on this page, and can talk through other options for your home and budget. Call and ask.
Will you remove the old system?
Yes. Removal and haul-away of the old air handler and condenser is part of the installation.
Do you install AC in condos?
Yes. Closet air handlers, elevated stands, and rooftop or ground-level condensers in condo and villa communities are a large part of our work in Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, and Boca Raton.
What areas do you cover for AC installation?
Boynton Beach is home base. We install systems in Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Highland Beach, Lake Worth Beach, West Palm Beach, Wellington, Greenacres, and Lantana.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Ocean Air & Residential LLC holds Florida license CAC 1818673 and is insured.
Related services and areas
Services: AC repair · Emergency AC repair · AC maintenance & tune-ups · Indoor air quality · Duct repair & replacement · Commercial HVAC · Reviews · All HVAC services
AC installation in: Delray Beach · Boca Raton · Lake Worth Beach · West Palm Beach · Wellington
Page updated September 2026.
Thinking about a new system?
Tell us the age of the current one and where you are; we will tell you whether it is time and what it would take.