AC repair
Not cooling, blowing warm air, making noise or leaking water: found and fixed.
Tampa, FL · Homes, condos & rentals
AC repair & air conditioning in Tampa
Repairs, 24/7 emergency service, maintenance and new systems for Tampa homes, plus heat pumps, ductwork and humidity control.
- Emergency AC service, 24/7
- AC work by The Comfort Authority, in business since 2014
- Florida certified AC contractor CAC1818057
AC out? Call (813) 489-6854, 24/7
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We'll call you to get it scheduled. AC completely out? Call (813) 489-6854.
Services
Air conditioning services
Repairs and maintenance keep a system going. When it's time, a new one gets sized to your house, not just matched to the old unit.
Repairs & service
Emergency AC repair
AC out at night, on a weekend or in a heat wave? Emergency service, 24/7.
AC maintenance & tune-ups
Coil cleaning, a drain line flush and a full system check before summer.
New systems & upgrades
AC replacement & installation
New systems sized to your home, permitted and installed to Florida code.
Heat pumps
Heat pump repair and replacement for cooling all year and heat in winter.
Ductwork & duct repair
Leaky, crushed or undersized ducts sealed, repaired or replaced.
Humidity & air quality
Whole-home dehumidifiers, humidity control and better filtration.
Why Tampa Bay Cooling Co.
What you get when you call us
Emergency service, 24/7
An AC that quits at 9 p.m. in August can't wait until Monday. Emergency calls are taken around the clock.
Diagnosis before a sales pitch
A technician finds what's actually wrong first. A worn-out capacitor doesn't call for a new system.
Price in writing first
You see the price for the repair or the new system before any work starts.
License on every page
Our AC contractor's Florida license number is in the footer, so you can look it up.
Repair or replace?
Is your AC worth fixing?
Enter the year the system went in and the repair quote. We'll run the $5,000 rule and check the refrigerant, so you know whether to fix it or start pricing a new one.
A rule of thumb, not a verdict. The system's history and condition change the real answer, which is what a technician's visit is for.
Your result
Enter the year and the repair quote.
We multiply the system's age by the repair cost. Over $5,000 usually means a replacement is the better buy.
Get a technician outHow it works
From first call to cool house
- STEP 1
Tell us what's going on
Send the form or call. Tell us what the AC is doing and when it started.
- STEP 2
A technician diagnoses it
A licensed technician finds the problem and gives you a written price before any work.
- STEP 3
Fixed or replaced
The repair gets done, or a new system is permitted, installed and inspected.
Built for Tampa
Tampa heat and humidity work an AC hard
An air conditioner here runs most of the year, and it has to pull moisture out of the air as well as cool it. That shapes how a system should be sized, how often it needs service, and what tends to break.
- A long cooling season.More hours of running means parts wear out sooner than in milder climates.
- Humidity is half the job.A system that's too big cools the house fast but leaves it clammy.
- Drain lines clog.Algae grows in the condensate line. A clogged line can shut the AC off or leak into the ceiling.
- Storms and surges.Lightning and outages are hard on capacitors and control boards. If the outdoor unit sat in floodwater, have it checked before running it.
| What you notice | Common causes |
|---|---|
| Warm air | Dirty filter, failed capacitor, low refrigerant |
| Water inside | Clogged condensate drain line |
| Won't turn on | Tripped breaker, drain float switch, thermostat |
| Iced-over lines | Blocked airflow or low refrigerant |
| Never shuts off | Dirty coils, refrigerant leak, leaky ducts, undersized system |
| Cool but clammy | Oversized system, or the fan left on instead of auto |
Common causes, not a diagnosis. A technician confirms what's actually wrong.
Guides
Before you spend money on an AC
Straight answers on cost, repair-or-replace, choosing a contractor and the new efficiency and refrigerant rules.
AC replacement cost in Tampa
What drives the price, real permit values from local jobs, and what a quote should include.
Repair or replace your AC?
The $5,000 rule, worked out for you, plus what your refrigerant means for repairs.
How to choose an AC company
License checks, five questions to ask, and the red flags to walk away from.
SEER2 & the new refrigerants
What changed in 2023 and 2025, and what it means for a repair or a new system.
Service area
Where we work
Neighborhoods across Tampa, from South Tampa to New Tampa, plus the cities around the bay. Don't see yours? Ask on the form.
Tampa neighborhoods
- South Tampa
- Hyde Park
- Davis Islands
- Palma Ceia
- Westshore
- Seminole Heights
- Tampa Heights
- Sulphur Springs
- Carrollwood
- Westchase
- Town 'n' Country
- Citrus Park
- Northdale
- New Tampa
- Temple Terrace
- Lutz
Nearby cities
FAQ
Common questions
Should I repair or replace my AC?
Multiply the system's age by the repair quote. Well under $5,000, repair it. Over $5,000, a new system is usually the better buy. The repair-or-replace calculator works it out for you.
Can someone come out today?
Call for the soonest opening. When the AC is out completely, emergency service is available 24/7.
Do you pull permits for new systems?
Yes. Replacing a central AC in Florida requires a permit, and the licensed contractor pulls it.
How often should my AC be serviced?
At least once a year in Tampa, ideally before summer. Because systems here run most of the year, some homeowners book twice.
Is the contractor licensed?
Yes. AC work is performed by The Comfort Authority, a Florida certified air conditioning contractor, license CAC1818057.
AC giving you trouble?
Call (813) 489-6854 any time, or send the form for service or a quote on a new system.