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TLS installs single-zone and multi-zone ductless mini-split systems across Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida. Each project includes room-specific load calculations, equipment selection, installation, drainage, electrical coordination, and final testing.
Homeowners receive a free in-home estimate, written pricing, and clear guidance on available utility rebates before work begins.
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TLS Air Conditioning & Insulation is a family-founded Florida contractor serving homeowners since 2015. TLS installs single-zone and multi-zone mini-split systems for garages, additions, Florida rooms, workshops, and homes without suitable ductwork.
Our seven offices in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Pinellas Park, Sarasota, Venice, North Port, and Punta Gorda support service across Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida.
Each installation begins with an assessment of the room and its cooling requirements. We consider insulation, windows, ceiling height, sun exposure, occupancy, and everyday use before selecting equipment.
Projects are completed by trained, background-checked TLS employees, never outside subcontractors. Refrigerant-circuit work is handled by EPA Section 608-certified personnel under Florida HVAC License #CAC1822364. Electrical work is completed under License #EC13016589 when required.
One outdoor condenser paired with one indoor head, built for a single room, garage, or addition. For one or two spaces, single-zone usually beats a multi-zone setup on cost and comfort both.
One outdoor unit connects to two or more indoor heads, each on its own thermostat. This only pays off at four zones or more, below that we’ll say so instead of upselling a bigger system.
Garages are the top reason our phone rings for this service. A 400 square foot single bay and a converted 24×24 two-car garage size very differently based on insulation and door type, not just square footage.
Additions, enclosed lanais, and Florida rooms rarely tie into existing ductwork cleanly. A dedicated unit solves that without opening walls to run duct into a space never built for it.
Older Florida homes with no ductwork at all can convert room by room to a full multi-zone system, without the demolition a traditional duct retrofit requires.
Call us, or request a free in-home estimate before anything’s scheduled.
We’d rather tell you a mini split isn’t the fix than sell you one that won’t solve the actual problem.
→ That's usually an airflow balancing fix on your existing AC, not a new system
→ That points to a ductwork or zoning problem, not a single room
→ A dedicated dehumidifier solves that, a mini split won't
This is the question we get asked in almost every form: 400 square feet, 900 square feet, a standard 24×24 two-car bay. Here’s where each one typically lands as a starting point, using 18 to 24 BTU per square foot for an uninsulated Florida garage:
*Starting point only. Insulation quality, garage door type, and how much direct sun the door takes all push these numbers up or down, which is exactly why we measure your actual garage during the estimate instead of quoting off this table.
We plan the equipment locations and the route between them before work begins. The scope depends on the building and the selected system.
We inspect the space, discuss how you use it and calculate its heating and cooling needs.
We agree on the proposed indoor-unit location, outdoor-unit location, line route, drainage plan and quoted scope.
We check the applicable local permit requirements and whether the selected equipment needs new electrical work.
The crew mounts the units, routes the refrigerant lines and controls, and provides a condensate drain suited to the location.
The installer checks the completed connections, drain, controls and operation in the modes supported by the selected model.
We show you how to use the controls, access the filter and recognize when the drain or unit needs service.
Refrigerant-line work belongs with a properly certified technician. EPA states that Section 608 certification is required for mini-split installation activities that involve connecting or disconnecting refrigerant lines or otherwise opening the refrigerant circuit.
A ductless indoor coil runs wet more of the time than a standard air handler’s, and in a humid Florida climate that’s exactly the environment biological growth needs. The TLS Comfort Club puts a technician on that risk on a schedule, instead of leaving it to whatever filter rinsing you remember to do yourself.
For $99 a year, billed annually, membership gets you:
Membership terms, eligible equipment, and covered services vary. Ask us whether your specific mini split setup qualifies during your installation estimate.
We measure the actual room instead of multiplying square footage by a rule of thumb, so you don’t end up with a space that’s cold but still humid.
No subcontractors, anywhere, on any of our seven Southwest Florida locations.
Non-negotiable on every install, not just the jobs where a customer happens to ask.
We’ll tell you when a mini-split doesn’t qualify for a utility rebate instead of quoting one that doesn’t apply to your project.
Outdoor units anchored to current Florida Building Code standards, not a lighter national default.
Eleven years in Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida homes, not a franchise still learning the local climate.
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 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.”
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Our seven offices in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Venice, Punta Gorda, North Port and Pinellas Park allow us to serve homeowners throughout Florida’s Gulf Coast, covering more than 100 cities in between. Coverage gets address-specific near the edges of that footprint, so give us a call with your address if you’re not sure you’re inside it.
TLS’s published ductless guide gives $2,500 to $6,000 for a single-zone installation and $4,500 to $14,000 for a multi-zone installation as planning ranges. They are not a price for a particular home. The number of indoor units, equipment capacity, line routing, mounting and electrical work can change the quote.
A written estimate should identify the proposed equipment and the work included, so you can compare options on the same basis.
Duke Energy and FPL programs may support qualifying ductless systems, depending on equipment efficiency, property eligibility, system purpose, and current program rules. TLS checks available options during the estimate, but final approval remains with the utility provider.
An oversized mini split is the most common complaint we inherit from other installers, it blasts the room cold, shuts off, and never runs long enough to actually pull the humidity out. Correct sizing fixes that; a lower thermostat setting doesn’t.
Coastal homes see faster wear on outdoor unit cabinets and hardware than homes further inland, so mounting hardware gets extra attention on any install near the Gulf. And because Florida’s wind-load code runs from 120 to 185 mph depending on the county, an outdoor unit anchored to a generic national standard is a liability the next time a named storm comes through, not just a paperwork issue.
Call us or request a free in-home estimate. We’ll run the load calculation, walk you through single-zone versus multi-zone for your specific space, and hand you an itemized quote before anything’s scheduled.
Ductless mini-split installation in Florida generally costs $3,500 to $15,000 or more. A single-zone installation usually costs less than a multi-zone or whole-home system. Capacity, zone count, electrical work, drainage, mounting, permits, line length, and access determine the final written price.
Correct mini-split sizing requires a room-by-room heating and cooling load calculation. The installer should evaluate insulation, windows, ceiling height, sun exposure, air leakage, occupancy, and room use. ACCA Manual J is the recognized residential standard for calculating equipment loads.
Yes. A multi-zone mini-split connects one outdoor unit with two or more indoor units. Each compatible indoor unit can control a separate room or zone. Total capacity, operating combinations, refrigerant-line lengths, and manufacturer limits must support every connected space.
A correctly sized inverter mini-split can cool the room and remove moisture during operation. An oversized system may reach the temperature quickly but provide weaker humidity removal. Some Florida spaces still need air sealing, ventilation changes, or separate dehumidification after a moisture assessment.
Permit requirements depend on the property and local building department. A Florida-licensed HVAC contractor should confirm mechanical, electrical, mounting, and wind-load requirements before installation. EPA Section 608-certified personnel must handle work that opens or affects the refrigerant circuit.
Many straightforward single-zone installations can be completed within one working day after approvals and equipment are ready. Multi-zone systems, new electrical circuits, long refrigerant routes, difficult access, or association approvals can extend the schedule. The written estimate should identify the expected installation window.
Yes, when the space is enclosed and the equipment matches its calculated load. Insulation, garage-door construction, sun exposure, air leakage, and everyday use can change the required capacity. TLS also checks whether duct repair or insulation improvements could provide a better solution.
Extending ductwork can work when the central system has enough available capacity. A mini-split is often better for detached spaces, additions, converted garages, or rooms without usable ducts. TLS compares equipment capacity, installation access, comfort goals, and project costs before recommending either option.
Some Duke Energy or FPL customers may qualify under current utility programs. Eligibility depends on equipment efficiency, property type, program rules, and the system being replaced. The federal Section 25C credit is unavailable for equipment placed in service after December 31, 2025.
Ductless systems need regular filter care and periodic professional maintenance. Service may cover the indoor coil, blower wheel, condensate drain, electrical components, refrigerant performance, controls, and outdoor unit. Maintenance frequency depends on manufacturer guidance, operating hours, dust, pets, and indoor moisture conditions.
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