Smart AC installation in Carrollwood starts with one question: what size system does this house actually need? Action Air Conditioning, family owned and serving Tampa Bay since 1988, answers it the way we always have, with a real load calculation instead of copying the label off the old unit.
As a Lennox Premier Dealer we can install any major brand, and every project begins with a written quote so the full price is on paper before we ever schedule the work.
What size air conditioner does a Carrollwood home need?
The right size is whatever the load calculation says for your specific house, and in Carrollwood that answer is often smaller than homeowners expect. Mature oaks shade many lots in Carrollwood Village and the streets around the lakes, which trims the cooling load, while 1970s to 1990s construction can add leakage the math must account for. An oversized unit cools fast but shuts off before it wrings the humidity out of the air, leaving rooms cold and clammy.
Should I replace my ductwork when I replace my AC?
Sometimes, and we will tell you honestly which case is yours. Plenty of Carrollwood homes are on their second or third cooling system while still breathing through original ducts and returns, and a new high-efficiency unit attached to leaky ductwork gives away much of what you paid for. We look at the ducts as part of every quote and only recommend work that earns its cost. Financing is available, and our HVAC sizing calculator is a good place to start.
Call (813) 935-6644 or schedule a free estimate to get a written quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most installs finish in one day. Our crews will skip lunch to wrap up rather than leave you without air overnight, and customers are usually surprised by how thoroughly we clean up before we leave. The actual time depends on whether we are swapping a straight replacement or running new ductwork, and we tell you the expected timeline when we write the quote.
We give you a written quote with the full price before we schedule anything. Contact us for a free estimate.
We can install any major brand. As a Lennox Premier Dealer we carry the full Lennox line, and we have also held manufacturer awards as Carrier and Trane dealers over the years, so we know what we are doing regardless of the nameplate you choose.
Come see our showroom at 8926 N Armenia Ave in Tampa, or contact us to meet a comfort consultant at your home.
Sometimes, and we will tell you honestly which case is yours. Plenty of Carrollwood homes are on their second or third cooling system while still breathing through original ducts and returns, and a new high-efficiency unit attached to leaky ductwork gives away much of what you paid for. We look at the ducts as part of every quote and only recommend work that earns its cost.
We include a duct inspection as part of every installation quote. Contact us to schedule a free estimate.
The right size is whatever the load calculation says for your specific house, and in Carrollwood that answer is often smaller than homeowners expect. Mature oaks shade many lots in Carrollwood Village and the streets around the lakes, which trims the cooling load, while 1970s to 1990s construction can add leakage the math must account for. An oversized unit cools fast but shuts off before it wrings the humidity out of the air, leaving rooms cold and clammy. We answer it the way we always have, with a real load calculation instead of copying the label off the old unit.
Our HVAC sizing calculator is a good place to start, or contact us to schedule a proper load calculation.
Yes, financing is available. We know a full system replacement is not an expense most people budget for, and we would rather help you get the right equipment now than watch you limp along on a failing unit through a Tampa summer.
Ask about financing options when you call for your free estimate. Contact us at (813) 935-6644.
Every project begins with a written quote so the full price is on paper before we ever schedule the work. The most common objection we hear is that people price-compare online without speaking to anyone and then feel burned, so we put the number in writing up front.
Get the full price on paper before you decide. Contact us to schedule your free written estimate.
Both owners do. Dave Russell and Chris Russell are both licensed Florida mechanical contractors, they are the license qualifiers, and they have run this company since 1988. Chris Russell is also a licensed plumbing contractor. Most AC companies are run by owners who do not hold the qualifying licenses themselves, and that is the difference you are paying for when you call us.
You are hiring licensed contractors, not a salesperson with a business card. Contact us to speak with someone who actually knows the work.
Replace it when it fails or when the repair cost stops making sense, not by the calendar. We offer 24/7 availability and can handle emergency installs in the middle of summer if that is when your system quits. Waiting until October to save a few hundred dollars means spending three months uncomfortable in a house you own, which is a bad trade.
If your system is limping along, get a quote now so you know your options. Contact us for a free estimate.
If a system genuinely fails three real service calls in its first year, we replace the unit rather than keep repairing it. There is no lemon law for air conditioning, but that is our practice. Lennox credits us for the returned unit, and you get a new one instead of watching us chase the same problem for months.
We have been doing this since 1988 and stand behind the work. Contact us to talk about what comes with your installation.
