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Riverside, Jacksonville

AC and ductless systems for Riverside homes

Bungalows, four-squares and old apartment buildings in one of Florida's largest historic districts, cooled with systems that fit the house rather than fight it.

Quick answer

Who installs air conditioning in historic Riverside homes in Jacksonville?

Preston Reeves Heating & Air repairs AC and installs ductless and small-duct systems in historic bungalows and older homes in Riverside, Jacksonville. Call (904) 447-0914 any hour and a dispatcher books the next open technician.

Over 2,100 historic buildings on 687 acres

The Riverside Historic District covers 687 acres west of downtown on the St. Johns River, with over 2,100 buildings from the late 1800s to the 1930s; bungalows cover most lots. Many families moved here after the Great Fire of 1901, and Riverside's bungalows are a big reason Jacksonville likely has more of them than any other city in Florida. Riverside-Avondale is also a City of Jacksonville historic district, so exterior work has to stay consistent with its design guidelines, including where outdoor equipment goes.

On the ground

Cooling a bungalow without changing it

Bungalows were built for porches and cross-breezes. Their attics are low, ceilings are often plaster, and many have floors raised over crawl spaces. Ductless heads, small-duct systems and carefully routed attic ducts each have a place, and the right answer depends on the rooms, the attic and how visible the outdoor unit will be.

Exterior equipment that shows from the street can need a Certificate of Appropriateness here, so we plan placement before quoting and keep condensers to the side or rear wherever we can. Our guide to heating and cooling older Riverside and Avondale homes walks through the options in more detail.

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Most called for

What Riverside homes call us for most

Ductless Mini Split Installation

Bungalows and old apartments where ducts would mean cutting plaster.

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Duct Repair

Old attic and crawl-space ducts that leak, sag or come apart.

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Attic Insulation

Low attics where thin insulation lets the ceiling bake.

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Whole House Dehumidifier Installation

Older homes that let humid air in through every gap.

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AC Repair

Central systems in older houses, diagnosed before parts are replaced.

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Duct Sealing

Ducts sealed so cooled air reaches the rooms, not the attic.

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Nearby

Nearby neighborhoods and areas

Avondale and Ortega continue south along the river, and Downtown Jacksonville is just to the east.

FAQ

Riverside questions

Do I need city approval to put a condenser on a Riverside home?

Exterior equipment visible from the street can need a Certificate of Appropriateness in the Riverside-Avondale historic district. We plan placement first and help you check before work starts.

Can a Riverside bungalow get central air?

Often, if the attic or crawl space can carry properly sized ducts. When it can't, ductless or small-duct systems cool the house without major demolition.

Do you work on older apartment buildings in Riverside?

Yes, including through-wall and ductless replacements and shared equipment, coordinated with the owner or association.

Riverside AC, planned around the house

Call any hour. A dispatcher books the next open technician for your address.

Call and find us

One number, answered around the clock

Hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Service office
9532 Sunbeam Center Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32257
Head office
28473 W 1st St, Hilliard, FL 32046
Call (904) 447-0914
Service office
9532 Sunbeam Center Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32257
Call (904) 447-091424/7