Find the Best HVAC Services and AC Repair in Tampa, FL

HVAC and air conditioning services in Tampa

Air conditioners in Tampa break during the hottest months when you need cool air most. Extreme heat and heavy rains drive debris into your condenser unit. Tampa residents require air conditioning repairs nearly all year long.

A good maintenance plan will help you avoid unexpected malfunction. Change your filters every month. Once or twice a year, hire a Tampa HVAC and air conditioning repair company to inspect your unit, clean out the ducts and keep your system working well.

Installation and repairs do not require a permit. But to operate in Tampa, an HVAC contractor needs to have a license and be registered in Hillsborough County. Before you hire, check their status on the Contractor Licensing Report page of Hillsborough County. Make sure you choose a company that is bonded and insured and has the required workers' compensation insurance to cover their employees.

If you're worried about costs, maintenance is a good way to keep your expenses low. You'll pay around $200 to have your system inspected every year, but that will save you in the long run. New air conditioning systems will cost thousands of dollars.

Many older homes in neighborhoods like Seminole Heights, Ybor and Tampa Heights still have window unit air conditioners. This isn't an energy efficient way to cool your home, and residents can upgrade their HVAC systems through Tampa Electric's Heating and Cooling Program. If your new system qualifies, you can get a rebate.

Air quality impact on HVAC systems in Tampa

High humidity and pollutants make air quality a problem in Tampa. According to the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County, these six toxins are in the air from downtown and Channelside all the way to the more remote suburbs like Lutz and Plant City:

• Carbon monoxide
• Lead
• Nitrogen oxides
• Ozone
• Particulate matter
• Sulfur dioxide

The Commission monitors air quality daily. You can check the current quality of Tampa air at the Environmental Protection Agency's AirNow website. Work with an air conditioning repair company that understands these Tampa air toxins so they are filtered out of the air before cooling your home.