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TLS Air Conditioning & Insulation is a family-owned AC installation company serving Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida since 2015. Seth Hoerig founded the business to give Florida homeowners clear advice and dependable workmanship. Our seven local offices serve seven counties, more than 100 communities, and over 54,000 homes.
When you need a new air conditioner, we first learn how your home actually cools. Our team completes a Manual J load calculation that considers floor area, windows, insulation, air leakage, and sun exposure. This helps us recommend the right system size without relying on the old unit’s capacity.
We install central air conditioning systems, heat pumps, and ductless mini-splits for different home layouts and comfort needs. Each installation uses AHRI-matched indoor and outdoor equipment and follows local permitting requirements.
We also explain available efficiency options, help eligible customers with Duke Energy or FPL rebate paperwork, and register the manufacturer’s warranty in the homeowner’s name. Our refrigerant-handling technicians maintain EPA Section 608 certification. Background-checked W-2 employees complete every installation, never subcontracted crews.
Homeowners receive a written quote covering the approved system and installation before work begins. TLS also maintains BBB A+ accreditation, giving every customer one accountable team from equipment selection through final testing.
Central air conditioning delivers whole-home cooling through a connected duct system. A typical split system combines an outdoor condenser with an indoor air handler, evaporator coil, and thermostat. We match these components to the home, connect the refrigerant lines and condensate drain, then test airflow throughout the living space.
Replacement may become practical when an older system needs frequent repairs or struggles during Florida’s hottest months. We review the existing equipment, duct condition, electrical requirements, and current comfort problems. Homeowners can then compare suitable system capacities, SEER2 efficiency ratings, and available compressor options before approving the installation.
Ductless mini-splits provide zoned cooling without extending a central duct system. One outdoor unit can connect with one or more indoor units, depending on the property. These systems suit home additions, garage conversions, sunrooms, offices, and bedrooms that remain warmer than the rest of the home.
Heat pumps provide cooling and heating through the same system. During summer, they move heat outside to cool the home. During cooler weather, the operating cycle reverses to provide indoor warmth. We size the system for the home and test both cooling and heating modes after installation.
These verified reviews reflect what matters most to homeowners choosing an HVAC and insulation company. Our dependable installers, clean workmanship, responsive support, honest pricing, and finished results have earned a stellar reputation across Tampa Bay & Southwest Florida.
“I had three AC companies come out for replacement quotes. TLS was the most professional and thorough — Manual J load calc, written guarantee, transparent pricing. Crew installed the new system in one day, no mess, no surprises. Our home cools faster and our July bill dropped over $100. Worth every penny.”
“Second time using TLS — first for AC replacement, now for attic insulation. Both times flawless. This is the only HVAC and insulation company I’ll ever call. Their techs are knowledgeable, respectful, fast, and clean. New AC plus better insulation cut our cooling bill 35%. 5 stars doesn’t feel enough.”
“Old AC finally gave out after 13 years. TLS came out, assessed it honestly, and walked us through repair-vs-replace numbers. New high-efficiency system is incredible — runs cool and quiet, electric bill down significantly. Clean job, permit included, FPL rebate handled. Honest, fair, professional.”
Every item above comes standard, every time. Call for a free in-home estimate and a written quote before anything’s scheduled.
Some cooling problems only require a professional AC repair. However, replacement may provide better long-term value when an aging system becomes unreliable.
A professional inspection should compare repair costs, efficiency, system condition, and remaining service life. For many Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida homeowners, replacing an unreliable system can improve cooling, humidity control, and energy performance.
We measure the home, check the attic and ductwork, and run the load calculation on-site, not from a spreadsheet.
We recommend AHRI-matched equipment sized to the calculation, and the quote already shows any Duke Energy or FPL rebate applied, so the number you see is close to the number you pay.
We file the permit under license #CAC1822364 before any work begins, per Florida Statute 489. You are never asked to pull your own permit or sign off on unpermitted work.
If there is an existing unit, we recover its refrigerant to EPA 608 standard before removing it. The new system goes in with hurricane-code mounting under the current Florida Building Code, which sets wind-load requirements between 120 and 185 mph depending on your county.
The line set is vacuumed to remove air and moisture, the system is charged to the manufacturer’s specification, and we verify airflow and temperature split before calling the job done.
We walk you through the thermostat and system controls, register the manufacturer warranty in your name, and file the final rebate paperwork.
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1090 77th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
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8263 Causeway Blvd, Unit D, Tampa, FL 33619
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3230 Southgate Cir, Ste 109, Sarasota, FL 34239
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6150 Golf Course Blvd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
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4957 Trott Cir, Unit D3, North Port, FL 34287
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6210 44th St N #21, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
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We install from seven offices: Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Venice, Punta Gorda, North Port and Pinellas Park, covering more than 100 cities across seven counties. Coverage is address-specific near the edges of our service area, so give us a call with your address if you’re not sure you’re inside it.
Before & After Projects
AC Installation
📍 Riverview, FL 33578 · Daikin, R-32
✔ Both systems replaced in one job
Heat Pump Installation
📍 Largo, FL 33770 · 2 × Daikin 5-ton heat pump
✔ Duct connections sealed in mastic
Mini-Split Installation
📍 Brooksville, FL 34601 · Daikin 18k heat pump
✔ Old Goodman wall unit replaced
Every home is different, but most installs fall into one of three tiers once sizing and equipment selection are done.
| Tier | Typical range | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | $8,000 – $10,000 | Standard-efficiency single-stage system, base SEER2 14.3 compliance, standard ductwork reuse |
| Standard | $10,000 – $13,000 | Two-stage or variable-speed equipment, improved humidity control, extended parts warranty |
| High-efficiency | $14,000 – $18,000+ | Top-tier SEER2 rating, variable-speed compressor and blower, longest manufacturer warranty terms |
Ductwork replacement, electrical service upgrades, and attic remediation are quoted separately once we’ve seen the home, since they depend on what your existing system is connected to. Every quote is itemized so you can see labor, equipment, and rebate credit as separate line items rather than one bundled number.
Financing: Financing options may include promotional rates as low as 0% APR for qualified applicants. Terms vary by applicant and available lending program.
We are an authorized Duke Energy contractor and an FPL Participating Independent Contractor, and we file the rebate paperwork as part of the install, not as a separate step you have to chase down afterward.
| Program | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| FPL high-efficiency rebate | $200 per qualifying unit | Applies to qualifying high-efficiency systems |
| Duke Energy AC rebate | $300 per qualifying AC replacement | Standard AC replacement rebate |
| Duke Energy heat pump rebate | $500 per replacement | Replacing an existing heat pump |
| Duke Energy strip heat to heat pump | up to $1,000 per replacement | Replacing electric strip heat with a higher-efficiency heat pump |
| Duke Energy Home Energy Improvement | Up to $3,800 per home | Combined figure across multiple eligible upgrades, not a single-install number. A free Duke Home Energy Check is required first. |
Florida’s cooling season runs 10 months a year, which means an AC system here works harder and longer than the same system almost anywhere else in the country. That changes what “correctly installed” means in three specific ways:
The current Florida Building Code sets wind-load mounting requirements between 120 and 185 mph depending on your county, and an outdoor unit anchored to a lighter standard is a liability risk in the next named storm, not just a code violation.
Homes closer to the Gulf coast see faster coil and cabinet wear than inland homes, which is part of why coastal systems in Tampa Bay & Southwest Florida often need replacement sooner than the 10 to 15 year inland average.
A correctly sized system removes humidity as it cools; an oversized one blasts cold air, satisfies the thermostat, and shuts off before the moisture is gone, leaving the house cold but clammy. This is the single most common complaint we hear about a badly sized prior install.
Call or request a free in-home estimate. We’ll run the Manual J calculation, show you AHRI-matched equipment options with rebates already applied, and give you an itemized quote before anything is scheduled.
Installation is the process itself: sizing with Manual J, pulling the permit, and running the new system in, whether it’s a new build, an addition, or a unit you’ve already decided to replace. Replacement is the earlier decision of whether an aging or failing AC should be replaced at all, which depends on its age, repair cost, and refrigerant type. If you’re not sure which stage you’re at, start with our replacement guide; if you already know you’re installing, we cover the whole process above.
Most standard installs run 3 to 4 days from quote approval to final inspection, assuming your existing ductwork is reused. New ductwork adds 1 to 2 days, an electrical service upgrade adds about a day, and difficult attic access adds a day.
Yes, under Florida Statute 489. We file it under our license (CAC1822364) as part of every install, so you never have to pull it yourself.
Your Manual J load calculation accounts for how much heat your attic lets into the living space. Under-insulated attics raise that number, which can push you into a larger, more expensive system than a properly insulated home needs. If your attic hasn’t been checked recently, we can evaluate it alongside your AC quote.
Most installs qualify for either the FPL rebate ($200 per qualifying unit) or a Duke Energy rebate ($300 for AC, $500 for heat pumps, and up to $1,000 when a heat pump replaces electric strip heat). Duke rebates require a free Home Energy Check first. We confirm your exact eligibility and file the paperwork as part of the install.
The Section 25C federal credit expired for equipment placed in service after 31 December 2025. We’ll tell you plainly what, if anything, is available at the time of your install rather than quoting an expired figure.
Yes. Wisetack financing is available, including 0% APR options for qualifying borrowers, with a soft credit check that won’t affect your credit score to see your rate.
Replacement may be more practical when an older AC needs frequent repairs, runs continuously, raises energy bills, or no longer controls temperature and humidity. Systems using R-22 refrigerant or requiring a major compressor or coil repair may also justify replacement. A professional inspection should compare repair costs, system condition, efficiency, and remaining service life before you decide.
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