AC Repair in South Tampa
Diagnosis and repair when your air conditioner stops cooling, leaks, freezes, trips a breaker or makes new noises.
South Tampa · Heating
Heating in South Tampa, FL
Heating service is the repair, maintenance and replacement of the equipment that warms your home. In Florida that is usually a heat pump or electric heat strips, and sometimes a gas furnace. You need it when heat mode blows cool air, the heat trips a breaker, or a burning smell lingers after the first use. In South Tampa, Hales AC and Air Strike Cooling both provide heating.
Hales AC in South Tampa · Air Strike Cooling in South Tampa
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Licensed
- Hales AC · CAC1822636 · Verify
- Air Strike Cooling · CAC1822636 (held by Hales AC)
Local to South Tampa
Who comes out in South Tampa
Hales AC and Air Strike Cooling both come out in South Tampa.
Signs
When to book heating
- Heat mode blows cool or lukewarm air for long periods
- The heat pump's outdoor unit stays coated in ice instead of clearing
- A burning smell that does not fade after the first use of the season
- The breaker trips when the heat comes on
- The thermostat shows auxiliary or emergency heat running most of the time
The visit
What to expect
- You describe what the system is doing and, if you know it, what type of heat you have.
- The technician checks the thermostat settings, filter and airflow.
- Depending on your system, they test the heat pump's heating and defrost operation, the heat strips and their safety limits, or the furnace's ignition, burner and venting.
- They explain the fault and your options before any repair.
- They run a full heating cycle to confirm the house warms up normally.
Florida notes
Heating in Florida’s climate
- Most Florida homes heat with a heat pump or with electric heat strips in the air handler, since heat is only needed on cooler days. The same outdoor unit that cools in summer often heats in winter.
- In cold, damp weather a heat pump runs a defrost cycle. A little steam from the outdoor unit and a short pause in warm air during defrost are normal.
- Heat strips and furnaces can sit unused for months in Florida, so dust settles on them. A brief burning-dust smell the first time the heat runs is common and should fade quickly.
- Because the heat is used so rarely, test it on a mild day in the fall so a problem does not surface on the first cold night.
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“Blair came to us within an hour of our call to Hale A/C for help when our A/C quit cooling. He was so thorough, competitive, informative and personable. You would be lucky to have him for your HVAC needs.”
Sherry D.Hales customer · via google.com “Robert came out and checked our unit out and explained everything to us. He was very interested in our best interests. Really appreciate how thorough he was and all the information he gave us so we could make the right decision as to our next step.”
Linda W.Air Strike customer · via google.com
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Heating in South Tampa from Hales AC or Air Strike Cooling
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Questions
Heating in South Tampa, answered
Who provides heating in South Tampa, FL?
Hales AC (727-398-5515) and Air Strike Cooling (813-424-7699) provide heating in South Tampa. Enter your ZIP to book online from Hales AC, or call to check your address.
Do I need a carbon monoxide alarm if I have a gas furnace?
Yes. Any home with gas appliances or an attached garage should have working carbon monoxide alarms. If one sounds, get everyone outside and call 911.
Why does my heat pump sometimes blow cool air?
Heat pump air is warm rather than hot, so it can feel cool against your hand, and during a defrost cycle the system briefly blows cooler air. If it blows cool air for long periods in heat mode, book a diagnosis.
What is emergency heat on my thermostat?
Emergency heat runs only the backup electric heat strips and turns the heat pump off. It uses much more electricity, so treat it as a stopgap for when the heat pump has failed and book a repair.
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Other services in South Tampa
AC Replacement in South Tampa
Replacing an old or failing central air system with one sized for your home and matched indoors and out.AC Maintenance in South Tampa
A scheduled tune-up that cleans, tests and adjusts your system so it runs efficiently and problems are caught early.Indoor Air Quality in South Tampa
Help with humidity, filtration, musty odors and ventilation so the air inside your home feels and smells cleaner.Ductwork in South Tampa
Inspection, sealing, repair and replacement of the ducts that carry cooled air to every room.