Questions, Answered Straight

Prices in the market vary widely with the equipment and scope of work. At InspectWise the price is public: $149 for a professionally installed UV-C light at member pricing, available with enrollment in the Florida AC Protection Plan ($19.99/month, 12-month initial agreement). You see every number before you schedule.

Yes — $149 is the member price for the UV-C light professionally installed, together with your Florida AC Protection Plan membership at $19.99/month. If the inspection finds your system needs cleaning before a UV light makes sense, that work is separate, priced in advance, and entirely your decision — we never fold surprise charges into the visit.

Yes. The $149 installation price is specifically the member price — it is available when you enroll in the Florida AC Protection Plan ($19.99/month, 12-month initial service agreement, $239.88/year equivalent). That pairing is the whole point: the UV light plus the twice-a-year visits that keep it, and your system, checked.

Because we are not trying to make our money on a one-time install. Members stay with us for scheduled protection visits, and that ongoing relationship lets us price the installation low for members instead of treating it as a one-off sale. No tricks — the plan terms are printed right next to the price.

No, and we say that plainly. The plan includes the scheduled visits, 18-point inspections, UV checks, sanitation treatment per the finalized service scope, up to 2 standard filters per year, and priority scheduling. Cleaning services and repairs are separate work — members get member pricing on qualifying cleaning and qualifying repairs, and nothing happens without your approval.

For $19.99/month (12-month initial agreement): 2 scheduled AC protection visits per year, an 18-point AC inspection at each scheduled visit, UV system inspection and bulb condition check, system sanitation treatment per the finalized service scope, up to 2 standard HVAC filters per year, priority scheduling, and member pricing on qualifying cleaning services and qualifying repairs. One plan covers one HVAC system.

The initial agreement is 12 months, billed as 12 monthly payments of $19.99 — a $239.88/year equivalent. We show this everywhere the price appears, because a commitment you did not notice is not a commitment we want.

The 12 months is the initial term. The full written agreement you receive before enrolling states exactly how the plan continues and how cancellation works after the initial term — you will have those terms in hand before you pay anything.

One plan covers one HVAC system. If you have two or more systems, tell us when you schedule — we will confirm current options and pricing for additional systems before you commit to anything.

The common 1-inch disposable filters most Florida air handlers and return grilles use. The plan includes up to 2 standard filters per year at your scheduled visits. Specialty and media filters (thick cartridge filters, custom sizes) are not automatically included — if your system uses one, we tell you what it takes and you decide.

No — the opposite is the business model. We document your system across 18 points, show you what we found (with photos where practical), explain severity and options, and let you decide. If your system looks good, the report says it looks good. That is what "We Inspect. You Decide." means.

Florida is the strongest case for UV-C in the country, for a plain reason: long cooling seasons keep evaporator coils wet with condensation for most of the year, and warm, humid conditions favor moisture and biological buildup. A UV-C lamp positioned at the coil helps control biological growth on the surfaces its light reaches. It is not magic and it does not replace maintenance — results depend on placement, system configuration, and upkeep.

UV-C light can help control biological growth on surfaces directly exposed to it — which is why the lamp is positioned near the evaporator coil, the wettest surface in the system. It does not clean existing buildup, does not reach surfaces its light cannot touch, and is not a whole-home mold solution. If an inspection shows existing growth, cleaning comes first; UV-C then helps keep treated, exposed surfaces covered going forward.

Most commonly inside the air handler near the evaporator coil, where condensation keeps surfaces damp — placement aims the lamp at the coil and drain pan area. Exact position depends on your air handler layout, which we confirm during the visit before installing anything.

UV-C bulbs lose intensity before they visibly burn out. Most manufacturers recommend replacement roughly every 1–2 years depending on the model and runtime. Your plan includes a bulb condition check at every scheduled visit, so replacement happens when the bulb actually needs it.

If there is meaningful existing buildup — yes, and any installer who says otherwise is skipping a step. A UV lamp shining on a dirty coil does not make the dirt go away. Our sequence is: inspect first, clean if the findings warrant it (your call, priced separately), then install the UV-C light, then maintain it on schedule. That order is a core InspectWise principle.

No and no. UV-C addresses biological growth on light-exposed surfaces — it does not filter dust (that is your filter’s job), clear drain lines, or tune equipment. Think of it as one layer in a maintenance routine, not a replacement for one.

Twice a year is the standard we build the plan around — Florida systems run nearly year-round, so they accumulate a full northern year of wear in roughly half the time. Two scheduled visits let problems be caught while they are still small findings on a report instead of breakdowns in August.

For common 1-inch filters, most Florida homes land between every 30 and 90 days — heavy cooling season, pets, and open doors push you toward the short end. Your scheduled visits include up to 2 standard filters per year plus a filter check, and we will tell you the right interval for your home instead of a one-size answer.

It covers 18 documented categories: thermostat, filter, evaporator area, blower, condensate system, visible electrical condition, airflow indicators, outdoor equipment, visible wiring condition, system cleanliness, UV system, visible moisture, unusual noise or vibration, system age, equipment identification, accessible duct connections, visible insulation condition, and overall condition. You get the findings in writing, with photos where practical.

An inspection documents condition; a tune-up performs maintenance tasks. Our scheduled visits do both jobs in one appointment: the 18-point documented inspection plus included plan services like filter replacement and the sanitation treatment. Anything beyond that scope is recommended in writing, never assumed.

Yes — Sarasota is the center of our service area, including Gulf Gate, Arlington Park, Southgate, The Meadows, and the neighborhoods east of I-75.

Yes — all Lakewood Ranch villages on both the Manatee and Sarasota County sides, including Summerfield, Greenbrook, Country Club, Esplanade, Del Webb, and Waterside.

Yes — Bradenton and surrounding Manatee County, including West Bradenton, Palma Sola, Bayshore Gardens, and Braden River.

Yes — Venice Island, South Venice, and the surrounding communities, including Wellen Park, Nokomis, and Osprey along the coastal corridor.