Southwest Florida's Trusted AC & Insulation Contractor
Air Conditioning & Insulation Contractor Serving 54,000+ Southwest Florida Homes
We're a trusted air conditioning and insulation contractor serving Southwest Florida homeowners — we cool your home and seal it, so you stop paying to cool the outdoors. In a hot, humid region where your AC runs nearly 10 months a year, under-insulated homes trap heat, strain the system, and push energy bills higher.
From AC repair, installation, and replacement to home and attic insulation, we handle the whole comfort system with a proven, review-backed process — and we file your Duke & FPL rebate paperwork for you.
TLS Air Conditioning & Insulation is a licensed air conditioning and insulation contractor that has served 54,000+ homes across Southwest Florida's 7 counties for over 11 years — handling AC repair, installation, replacement, and home & attic insulation, plus Duke & FPL rebate paperwork.
GET A FREE COST ESTIMATION
We cool it and seal it, so your AC isn't fighting a leaky house
In Southwest Florida, the fastest way to lower a cooling bill is to fix both sides at once: a properly working air conditioner and a tightly sealed, well-insulated home. TLS is one of the few Southwest Florida contractors that does both.
Cooling alone can't lower your bill if your home leaks the cold air you pay for. Insulation alone can't rescue an aging AC.
Cooling
- AC repair, installation & replacement
- AC maintenance & tune-ups
- Heat pumps & ductless mini-splits
- 24/7 emergency AC service
Insulation
- Attic & blown-in insulation
- Attic air sealing
- Duct sealing for lost airflow
Lower bills, even comfort
Because a sealed, insulated home holds the cold, your AC cycles less, costs drop, and hot and cold spots disappear.
Does adding insulation really lower AC bills in Florida?
Yes. A sealed, well-insulated home keeps conditioned air inside, so your AC runs fewer cycles. The EPA estimates about 15% savings on heating and cooling when air sealing and insulation are done together.
Air Conditioning Services in Southwest Florida
Air conditioning service is everything that keeps a cooling system running through Florida's long summers: repair when it fails, maintenance so it does not, and replacement when it is time. TLS Air Conditioning & Insulation is the air conditioning contractor in Southwest Florida homeowners call for all of it under one team, from a quick repair to a full replacement. Our 30+ trained technicians service every major brand, so you are never locked into one manufacturer, and most repairs are done the same week.
AC Repair
When your AC won't cool or keeps tripping in the heat, our AC repair finds the fault fast and gets cold air back the same week, on every major brand.
AC repair in Southwest Florida →
AC Installation
Replacing a system? Our AC installation sizes and sets up a high-efficiency unit that cools faster and costs less to run, matched to your home so you are not paying to over-cool.
AC installation →
AC Maintenance & Tune-Ups
A seasonal tune-up keeps your AC running efficiently through peak summer, catching small faults before they turn into breakdowns and protecting your warranty.
AC maintenance and tune-ups →
AC Replacement
For aging units that keep breaking down or running up your bill, our AC replacement service swaps tired systems for efficient new ones and handles your Duke and FPL rebates.
AC replacement service →
Ductless Mini-Split
For a hot garage, addition, or room your central AC can't reach, our ductless mini-split installation cools that exact space on one quiet, low-energy system.
ductless mini-split installation →Our Insulation Services in Southwest Florida
In Southwest Florida, most of the cool air you pay for escapes through an under-insulated attic, which is why insulation is the fastest way to lower the load on your AC. TLS Air Conditioning & Insulation is the insulation contractor homeowners call to seal that gap, installing attic, blown-in, and batt insulation, sealing leaky ducts, and removing old or damaged material so your home finally holds its cool. Every job starts with a free attic assessment that shows exactly where your home is losing energy.
Blown-In Insulation
When homeowners look for companies that insulate homes, we come up as premium blown-in insulation installers known for fuller coverage, steadier comfort, and less exposed attic flooring.
blown-in insulation →
Attic Insulation
For many Southwest Florida homes, attic insulation is where our local insulation specialist makes the biggest comfort difference, helping slow roof heat, reduce AC strain, and support more balanced indoor temperatures.
attic insulation in Southwest Florida →
Attic Insulation Removal
Once old insulation turns dusty, settled, or ineffective, our targeted insulation removal and replacement services give a cleaner starting point for healthier airflow, better coverage, and a more reliable upgrade path.
attic insulation removal →
Batt Insulation
Batt insulation still makes sense in framed walls, floors, and open cavities, which is why we strategically use it where precise fit and steady thermal control matter most.
batt insulation →
Garage Door Insulation
In hot Southwest Florida conditions, our garage door insulation gives homeowners another way to cut heat transfer, protect attached rooms, and improve comfort in nearby living spaces.
garage door insulation →
Duct Sealing
During a thorough insulation inspection, our experts find leaking ducts that waste cooled air, and sealing them improves HVAC efficiency, room comfort, and overall system performance.
duct sealing →WHY HOMEOWNERS SEARCH FOR LOCAL INSULATION CONTRACTORS
Your Home Is Losing Comfort and Money Every Single Day
Across Southwest Florida, homes face three daily pressure points: long cooling seasons, heavy outdoor humidity, and attic heat that keeps building through the day. When insulation gets thin, uneven, or outdated, your AC runs longer, rooms cool down slower, and comfort drops from one part of the home to another.
That is why homeowners across Southwest Florida turn to our air conditioning and insulation company for professional AC and insulation services, delivered by technicians and installers who understand how heat gain, weak coverage, settled insulation, and an overworked cooling system affect homes in this region.
We are one of the best air conditioning and insulation companies in the area, with a simple, well-coordinated process. We handle inspections, estimates, AC and insulation upgrades, and rebate paperwork with the local support people expect from reliable AC and insulation experts near them.
✔ Up to 15% lower heating and cooling costs
✔ About 11% lower total energy use
✔ Up to 10% less annual energy waste
✔ More even comfort in under-insulated homes
15%
Lower Cooling Costs
$0
Audit, No Obligation
2–3 yr
Payback Period
Southwest Florida's Most Trusted Insulation & HVAC Company — For Over 11 Years
TLS Air Conditioning & Insulation is a family-owned air conditioning and insulation company that has served Southwest Florida homeowners for over 11 years. We grew from a two-person operation into a full-service, licensed HVAC and insulation company with SOP-trained, certified technicians and installers. As both an AC company and an insulation company under one roof, we handle the air conditioning that keeps your home comfortable and the attic insulation and duct sealing that keep it that way.
Every job is led by two specialists: Thomas Hoerig, our air conditioning expert, and Seth Hoerig, our insulation expert, so both sides of your comfort system are handled by someone who does that work every day. As a local AC company we cover AC repair, AC installation, and AC replacement, and as an insulation company we install attic insulation, blown-in insulation, and batt insulation, seal leaky ducts, and plan rebate-supported upgrades. Our in-house team follows proven standards for coverage, cleanliness, and final quality, so one accountable company carries the job from quote to completion.
✔ Family-owned, in-house AC and insulation team
✔ Trained, background-checked technicians following strict SOPs
✔ One team for cooling and sealing, never subcontracted
✔ Honest flat-rate pricing with guarantees in writing
50,000+
home insulated
11 Years+
In Business
Trusted by 54,000+ Florida Homeowners
These verified reviews reflect what matters most to homeowners choosing an HVAC and insulation company. From AC installs and repairs to attic insulation and energy audits, our dependable technicians, clean workmanship, responsive support, and honest pricing have earned a stellar reputation across Southwest Florida.
— Licensed AC & Insulation Contractor, Verified Industry Credentials
A Certified Air Conditioning and Insulation Contractor You Can Trust
We are proud to stand among Southwest Florida’s trusted air conditioning and insulation companies, delivering residential AC and insulation services through licensed contractors and local comfort experts. TLS is recognized for verified industry credentials and a quality-first process that gives homeowners confidence in every quote, inspection, and installation.
— Florida HVAC & Insulation Rebates
Duke Energy & FPL Rebates That Make Your Upgrade Mostly Free
In Southwest Florida, a new AC, heat pump, or insulation upgrade can qualify for utility rebates worth up to $1,900, but most homeowners never claim them because the paperwork is confusing. As an exclusive contractor for Duke Energy and FPL, TLS Air Conditioning & Insulation files every form for you.
TLS is one of the few Southwest Florida contractors with direct utility access, which means rebate eligibility checks, invoice-applied savings, and incentive-qualified quotes that lower your out-of-pocket cost from the start.
We confirm exactly what your home qualifies for up front, so the rebate lands on your project instead of your to-do list.
Energy
Energy
Energy
— MEDIA FEATURE
TLS Air Conditioning & Insulation In The News
ABC News featured TLS Energy Savers for the real work we do across Southwest Florida: helping homeowners lower cooling costs, improve indoor comfort, and fix one of the region’s biggest efficiency problems; underperforming insulation in a hot, humid climate.
The story also highlights why insulation matters beyond one project. It supports the home’s thermal envelope, helps align performance with Florida’s Energy Conservation Code, and, when paired with air sealing, can improve comfort while reducing heating and cooling costs by about 15% on average.
Watch the segment to hear directly from homeowners who’ve seen real results, and learn why TLS is the most trusted name in Florida insulation.
HVAC & insulation financing, flexible payments
Finance Your Upgrade Without Delaying Comfort
Through our Wisetack partnership, qualified homeowners can finance AC and insulation upgrades from $500 to $25,000, with terms from 3 to 120 months and APR options as low as 0% for eligible borrowers. You can check your options in under a minute, so important comfort and efficiency work does not have to wait.
That gives Southwest Florida homeowners more room to move forward on a new AC system, attic insulation, duct sealing, or a larger upgrade without carrying the full cost upfront. Checking eligibility uses a soft credit pull, and Wisetack reports no prepayment penalties, origination fees, or compounding interest.
Start Saving Before
You Finish Paying
From First Call to a Cooler, Sealed Home in 4 Steps
Working with TLS Air Conditioning & Insulation is simple, fast, and honest, from the first call to a home that finally holds its cool. Here is exactly how it works.
Book Your Free Visit
Schedule online or call (833) 857-7283. A real dispatcher books you, often the same week, and confirms your Florida-licensed technician and arrival window.
Inspection & Written Quote
Your technician inspects your AC and attic, explains what they find in plain language, and gives you a written flat-rate price up front with no change orders.
Our In-House Team Gets It Done
Background-checked TLS technicians handle the repair, installation, or insulation, usually the same week, and leave every work area cleaner than they found it.
Comfort, Guaranteed
Your home holds its cool, the work is guaranteed in writing, and we file your Duke Energy and FPL rebates for you so the savings land on your project.
Real Projects
Before & After —
Real Florida Homes
Before
After
Before
After
Before
After
Real Comfort Comes From One Team Doing Both Jobs Right
Plenty of companies will sell you an AC or blow insulation into your attic and move on. TLS Air Conditioning & Insulation takes a more complete approach. We handle both sides of your home comfort, the cooling system and the insulation around it, so the work actually fits together in a Southwest Florida home.
Our goal is not to pressure you into a sale you do not need. It is to give you a clear picture of your home, explain what we find in plain language, and help you make the right decision.
Your home deserves more than a quick fix and a generic checklist.
Every Major AC Brand Serviced
Most companies are locked into a manufacturer partnership, so their "recommendation" follows the commission. We service every major AC brand sold in Florida, central systems, mini-splits, and heat pumps, with no lock-in, so our advice is about what is best for your equipment.
- Central, mini-split & heat pump
- No manufacturer partnership, no bias
Florida-Licensed Contractor, #CAC1822364
Every job is performed under Florida DBPR License #CAC1822364, with full liability insurance and workers' compensation. We are also EPA Lead-Safe Certified and handle all refrigerant work safely and legally.
- EPA Lead-Safe Certified
- Fully insured, liability & workers' comp
Background-Checked Techs, Never Subcontracted
When we send someone to your home, you know exactly who you are dealing with. Every technician is a TLS employee, never a subcontractor, background-checked and drug-tested. The person working in your home is accountable to us, not a third party.
- No subcontractors, ever
- Background-checked & drug-tested
150 Hours of Training Every Year
Our technicians complete 150 hours of professional training a year, well beyond the industry norm. That is how they stay current on today's equipment, the new R-454B and R-32 refrigerants, and modern insulation methods, not just the systems that were standard a decade ago.
- Current equipment & refrigerants
- Modern diagnostic tools & methods
Flat-Rate Pricing, No Change Orders
You approve a written, flat-rate price before any work begins, and our No Change Order Guarantee means it never changes. No hourly meter, no surprise add-ons. If we find a problem, we quote it in writing and let you decide.
- Price approved before work starts
- Findings quoted in writing, you decide
Totally Happy, or It's Totally Free
Our promise since day one. If you are not completely happy with the AC or insulation work we have done, we make it right at no cost to you. Your comfort and satisfaction come before the invoice, on every single visit.
- 100% satisfaction or your money back
- We make it right, or it is free
Cooling and Insulation Under One Roof
We are not just an AC company. We are TLS Air Conditioning & Insulation. On a service visit we can spot the attic insulation and duct problems quietly driving up your energy bills, something a cooling-only contractor never even looks at.
- Attic & duct efficiency on our radar
- Lower bills, not just cold air
Trusted Across Southwest Florida
We have earned a BBB Accredited A+ rating and thousands of verified customer reviews across Southwest Florida. It is real local experience built one honest job at a time, not a national chain reading from a script.
- BBB Accredited A+ rating
- Thousands of verified reviews
We Give Back to Those Who Served
Veterans, active military, police, and firefighters receive exclusive savings and 48-hour priority service. We have even gifted complete HVAC systems to deserving veteran families across our Southwest Florida community.
- Exclusive savings for those who served
- 48-hour priority service
The Difference Shows Up in the Details.
A proper comfort upgrade should leave you with more than a receipt. It should give you a home that holds its cool, a system that runs efficiently, and the confidence that the work was done by a team that takes your comfort seriously.
Service Area
We Serve All of
Southwest Florida
6 locations, 30+ certified technicians, serving 100+ cities. Same-week scheduling available throughout our entire service area.
Find Your Nearest TLS Location
Type your city — we'll show you the closest office
6 Locations. One Team.
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Sat–Sun: Closed
We Also Serve These Cities
100+ communities across Southwest Florida
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about air conditioning, insulation, rebates, and service across Southwest Florida.
Does HVAC deal with insulation?
Yes. HVAC and insulation work together as one comfort system. Insulation holds conditioned air inside while your AC or mini split cools it. When attic insulation is thin, your HVAC runs longer and bills climb. TLS services both under one roof.
Will adding insulation lower my AC bills in Florida?
Yes. An uninsulated Florida attic reaches 130 to 150°F and forces your AC to run nonstop. Proper attic insulation cuts cooling costs by 20 to 30%, since cooling is the largest share of a Florida home's energy use.
Should I fix my insulation before installing a new AC?
Ideally yes, or do both together. Upgrading insulation first gives an accurate load calculation, so you get a correctly sized unit instead of an oversized one. TLS assesses your R-value and cooling load in the same visit.
What insulation R-value does Florida require for attics?
Florida Building Code requires attic insulation between R-38 and R-49. Most homes built before 2010 sit near R-19 to R-22, far below code, which is why older Southwest Florida homes often have overworked AC systems.
How much does attic insulation cost in Southwest Florida?
Most Southwest Florida homeowners pay between $1,500 and $4,500 to insulate or re-insulate an attic, depending on size, R-value, and whether old insulation needs removal. Blown-in fiberglass is the most cost-effective choice for Florida's heat.
How long until attic insulation pays for itself?
Most homes recover the cost of attic insulation within 12 to 18 months through lower energy bills. Because insulation reduces how hard your AC works year-round, the monthly savings continue long after the system pays for itself.
What is a ductless mini split, and why is it popular in Florida?
A ductless mini split is an HVAC system that cools a room or zone directly without ductwork: a small outdoor unit paired with indoor units. It is ideal for Florida garages, additions, and older homes, and avoids the 25 to 40% energy loss from leaky ducts.
How often does a mini split need servicing?
A ductless mini split needs servicing twice a year. Unlike a system that runs one season, a mini split works year-round, so dust and condensate build up continuously. Spring and fall tune-ups keep it efficient and the warranty valid.
Does my new AC come with a warranty?
Yes, but coverage depends on licensed installation. Ductless manufacturers require a licensed contractor, otherwise the warranty is void. As a Florida-licensed contractor (CAC1822364), TLS keeps your equipment fully covered.
How can I make my Florida home more energy efficient and comfortable?
The biggest gains come from three areas: upgrading attic insulation, sealing leaky ducts, and maintaining an efficient AC. Since air conditioning drives about 27% of a Florida home's energy use, improving the thermal envelope and HVAC together delivers the most comfort and savings.
Is an HVAC maintenance plan worth it?
Yes. In Florida, where your system runs most of the year, maintenance lowers energy use by 10 to 30%. The TLS Comfort Club includes AC tune-ups, priority service, a free diagnostic, 15% repair discounts, and fees credited toward new equipment or insulation.
Should I repair or replace my air conditioner?
Replace once the unit is past 10 to 12 years and a single repair nears $1,200 to $1,600. Repeated repairs plus lost efficiency cost more than a new system. TLS runs a True Cost of Ownership analysis so the decision is based on your real numbers.
Are there utility rebates for insulation or AC upgrades in Florida?
Yes. As an authorized Duke Energy and FPL contractor, TLS gives homeowners rebates up to $800 for attic insulation and $220 for ceiling insulation, and handles all the paperwork for you.
Do you offer military or veteran discounts?
Yes. Through the TLS Veteran Giveback Program, veterans, active military, police, and firefighters receive a free Comfort Club membership, 15% off parts, no diagnostic fee, and 48-hour priority service.
What guarantees does TLS offer on installations?
TLS backs every install with a Totally Happy Guarantee (one-year money-back), a No Lemon Guarantee, a Lowest Price Guarantee, and a No Change Order Guarantee, with no hidden fees. Licensed, insured, and no subcontractors.
What areas does TLS Air Conditioning & Insulation serve?
TLS serves Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Sarasota, Venice, North Port, Tampa, St. Petersburg, and 100+ communities across Southwest and Central Florida.