AC installation in Clearwater should start with math, not a price sheet, and that is how Action Air Conditioning has done it across Tampa Bay since 1988. Every quote we write begins with a load calculation of your actual home, not a number copied off the old unit’s label.
As a Lennox Premier Dealer we install Lennox along with every other major brand, so the recommendation fits your house and your budget instead of a sales quota.
What size air conditioner does my Clearwater home need?
The size the load calculation says, and in Florida that is usually smaller than homeowners expect. An oversized system cools the air quickly but shuts off before it pulls the humidity out, leaving rooms cold and clammy. A right sized system controls humidity, runs quieter, and costs less month to month. Our sizing calculator gives you a rough starting point, and we confirm it in person.
Does living near the Gulf change what should be installed?
Yes. Salt air corrodes coils and electrical connections faster than inland conditions, so equipment placement and coastal minded protection matter here, whether you are in a beachside condo or an established neighborhood east of US 19. Pairing a new system with twice yearly service through a maintenance plan adds years of life near salt air.
You get a written quote before anything is scheduled, and financing is available.
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Call (727) 545-9998 for Pinellas County or request a free estimate to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most residential installations finish in a single day. Our crews will skip lunch to complete the job rather than leave you without air, and customers regularly tell us they are surprised by how thoroughly we clean up afterward. The actual time depends on whether we are doing a direct swap or reworking ductwork, the placement of the equipment, and whether we are installing a single system or multiple zones.
We walk through the timeline when we write your quote. Contact us for a free estimate and a realistic schedule.
We install Lennox along with every other major brand. As a Lennox Premier Dealer we carry their full line, but the recommendation fits your house and your budget instead of a sales quota. Both owners are licensed Florida mechanical contractors, and we have been doing this across Tampa Bay since 1988, so the brand choice gets made based on what the load calculation says your home needs and what you are comfortable spending.
Tell us what you have been quoted and we will explain your options honestly. Contact us or call (727) 545-9998 for Pinellas County.
Because most of them copy the number off your old unit's label instead of doing the math. Every quote we write begins with a load calculation of your actual home. In Florida that calculation usually returns a smaller size than homeowners expect, because an oversized system cools the air quickly but shuts off before it pulls the humidity out. You end up cold and clammy. A right sized system controls humidity, runs quieter, and costs less month to month.
Contact us and we will run the calculation before we talk price.
Salt air corrodes coils and electrical connections faster than inland conditions, so equipment placement and coastal minded protection matter whether you are in a beachside condo or an established neighborhood east of US 19. We factor that into the install. Pairing a new system with twice yearly service through a maintenance plan adds years of life near salt air, because catching corrosion early keeps small problems from becoming expensive ones.
We will explain what protection makes sense for your location when we visit. Contact us to schedule a free estimate.
Yes, financing is available. You get a written quote before anything is scheduled, and we discuss payment options then. Our stated philosophy is five star service at four star pricing, so we are never the cheapest and never the most expensive. The most common objection we hear is that people price compare online without speaking to anyone and then feel burned, so we recommend you come see our showroom on Armenia Avenue in Tampa or meet a comfort consultant in person before deciding.
Contact us to request your written quote and go over financing terms that fit your situation.
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 fresh start with equipment that works. Both owners are licensed Florida mechanical contractors and the license qualifiers for the company, so when we say we stand behind the work, it is our licenses and our reputation on the line.
Ask about our warranty and our replacement practice when you meet with us. Contact us for a free estimate.
Replace it when it fails or when the repair cost does not make sense, because waiting through a Clearwater summer without reliable air is miserable. We offer emergency and same day service, so if your system goes down we can usually get to you quickly. If the unit is still running but inefficient, fall and winter give you more time to compare quotes and schedule at your convenience, but do not gamble with a system that is on its last legs once April hits.
Contact us now if your system is struggling, or call (727) 545-9998 and we will tell you whether it makes sense to wait.
We walk you through that decision honestly. If the compressor has failed and the unit is out of warranty, replacement usually makes more sense than a repair that costs half what a new system does. If the system is older and refrigerant is leaking, you are looking at an expensive repair on equipment that will need replacement soon anyway. We give you a written quote for both options when there is a real choice, and we explain what we would do if it were our house.
Describe what is happening and we will give you straight answers. Contact us or request a free estimate to get started.
