Nobody in Florida thinks about the heater in August. Then the first January cold snap rolls in, the house will not warm up, and it is suddenly the only thing that matters. Action Air Conditioning has been installing heating systems for Tampa Bay homes since 1988, sized for our climate instead of copied from a northern playbook.
Heat pump or furnace: which is right for Tampa Bay?
For most homes here, a heat pump is the smart answer. It uses the same equipment to cool in summer and heat in winter, and in our mild climate it heats efficiently without burning fuel. Furnaces and electric heat still make sense in specific situations, and we will tell you honestly which one fits your home and your budget.
Why does sizing matter in a mild climate?
Because Florida systems spend most of their lives cooling, the heating side has to be balanced against the cooling load, not bolted on as an afterthought. We run the numbers on your actual home so you get even comfort in both seasons. Our HVAC recommendation calculator is a good place to start exploring options.
What does a heating installation include?
Written estimate
Old equipment removed
Licensed installation
Thermostat walkthrough
That has been the Action Air standard since 1988. We install every system as if we will be the ones looking after it for the next 15 years, because more often than not we are.
Flexible monthly financing is available on new systems. If your current heat just needs attention, see heating repair, or request a free estimate today.
Frequently Asked Questions
For most homes here, a heat pump is the right choice. It uses the same equipment to cool in summer and heat in winter, and in our mild climate it heats efficiently without burning fuel. Furnaces and electric heat still make sense in specific situations, and we will tell you honestly which one fits your home and your budget.
We can run the numbers on your actual home and explain the difference in person. Contact us for a free estimate.
Because Florida systems spend most of their lives cooling, the heating side has to be balanced against the cooling load, not bolted on as an afterthought. We run the numbers on your actual home so you get even comfort in both seasons. A system sized for our climate instead of copied from a northern playbook avoids short cycling in summer and keeps the house comfortable during January cold snaps.
Our HVAC recommendation calculator is a good place to start exploring options, then contact us when you're ready for a written estimate.
You get an itemized estimate up front with no hidden fees at any point. We take out the old heating equipment, install the new system with licensed technicians under our Florida mechanical contractor license CAC042730, and walk you through your new thermostat before we leave. That has been the Action Air standard since 1988. We install every system as if we will be the ones looking after it for the next 15 years, because more often than not we are.
If you want to see how we work before you decide, contact us to schedule a free estimate or visit our showroom at 8926 N Armenia Ave in Tampa.
The actual installation depends on whether we are replacing a heat pump or adding heating to a cooling-only system, and whether the air handler and ductwork need replacement at the same time. Our crews will skip lunch to finish rather than leave you without heat or air. We walk you through the new thermostat before we leave, and you have heat the same day.
For a realistic timeline on your specific home, contact us and we will explain what the job involves.
Nobody in Florida thinks about the heater in August. Then the first January cold snap rolls in, the house will not warm up, and it is suddenly the only thing that matters. If your system is limping along or you know it will not make it another winter, fall is the time to replace it before the weather turns and before the phone starts ringing off the hook.
We offer 24/7 availability and emergency service year round, but scheduling ahead keeps you in control. Contact us for a free estimate now.
Yes. Flexible monthly financing is available on new systems.
We can walk you through the options when we write your estimate. Contact us to schedule your free consultation.
If your current heat just needs attention, repair is the honest answer. If the system is failing repeatedly, if refrigerant is leaking, or if the equipment is old enough that parts are backordered, replacement saves you money and frustration. We have been installing heating systems for Tampa Bay homes since 1988, and we will tell you which one makes sense.
Not sure which direction to go? Contact us and we will look at the system with you and explain your options honestly.
A system sized for Tampa is balanced for a home that needs cooling 10 months of the year and heat maybe 20 nights. An oversized heater short cycles and wastes energy. An undersized cooling system runs constantly and never dehumidifies. We run the load calculation on your actual home instead of copying a template written for Ohio.
If you have had quotes that feel cut and pasted, come talk to us. Contact us for a free estimate sized for Tampa Bay.
Licensed technicians under our Florida mechanical contractor license CAC042730. Both owners, Dave Russell and Chris Russell, are licensed Florida mechanical contractors and personally hold the qualifying licenses. That is not common. Many companies are run by owners who do not hold the licenses themselves.
You are hiring the people who will stand behind the work. Contact us to request your free estimate today.
