Family-Owned · Sarasota-Based
About Reliance Air Services A Sarasota Family That Believes HVAC Should Be Honest
Reliance Air Services is a family-owned, licensed HVAC contractor based in Sarasota. We started because too many of our neighbors were being oversold and overcharged, and we still run every job on that founding idea: tell the truth, quote it upfront, and do it right.
- ✅ License #CAC1819474
- 🏆 BBB Accredited
- 🔧 ACCA Member
- ★★★★★ 4.9 · 500+ Reviews
- 🏠 Family-Owned · Sarasota Based
- ⚡ Manatee Chamber Member
Our Story
Why a Sarasota Family Started Reliance Air Services
About Reliance Air Services in one sentence: we are a local family who got tired of watching homeowners receive vague quotes, surprise add-ons and replacement pitches they did not need. So we built the HVAC company we would want to call ourselves.
That meant a few non-negotiables from day one. Every price is written and approved before work starts. Every technician who rings your bell works under our name and our state license. And every recommendation has to make sense for your home and your budget, not for our sales numbers.
Today our team handles same-day AC repair, new system installation, and ongoing maintenance for homeowners and businesses from our office on 15th Street East in Sarasota.
What We Stand For
Three Values Our Sarasota HVAC Team Works By
These principles apply whether the job is a quick capacitor swap or a full system replacement.
Honest, upfront pricing
You get a flat-rate, written quote before anyone picks up a tool. No hourly meter running and no mid-job surprises tacked onto the invoice.
Showing up when we said
Our Reliance Comfort Promise means AC failures called in before 2 PM get same-day service, or the diagnostic fee is on us.
Customers for life
We would rather earn your next call than squeeze one sale. That is why every new install carries our 10-Year Comfort Guarantee on workmanship.
View installation →Credentials
A Licensed HVAC Contractor You Can Check Up On
Trust should be verifiable. Each item below can be confirmed independently, and our Florida license can be looked up through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
- Florida Class A air-conditioning contractor, license CAC1819474
- Accredited by the Better Business Bureau
- Member of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)
- Member of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce
- Listed on the Procore construction network
- Reviewed on Google, Yelp, Angi, BBB and Facebook
- Installs and services Trane, Daikin, Amana, Bryant and other major brands
- Permits pulled and manufacturer warranties registered on new installs
Meet the Team
The People Who Actually Show Up at Your Door
There is no national call center between you and us. When you phone (941) 417-4848, you reach our own Sarasota dispatch team, and the technician who arrives is part of the Sarasota HVAC team you hired.
Every technician is background-checked, uniformed and driving a marked Reliance truck. They explain what they find in plain language, show you the problem when they can, and hand you options with prices attached so you can decide without pressure.
Curious how that plays out? Browse what customers say about Reliance Air on Google, Yelp and other platforms.
Community
Giving Back Where We Live and Work
Sarasota and Manatee are home, not just a market. A few ways we try to show it:
Local school programs
We sponsor school programs in Sarasota and Manatee counties that help students see a future in the skilled trades.
Support for military families
We offer free tune-ups to veterans and military families as part of our thanks to those who served.
Hurricane response
After storms we prioritize affected homeowners and work alongside local relief efforts to get cooling restored.
Rebuilding Together
We are a skilled HVAC partner of Rebuilding Together Greater Florida on approved home repair projects.
Learn about the partnership →Where Our Family-Owned HVAC Contractor Works
We dispatch from Sarasota across four counties. Pick yours for local details, or see the full service area map.
Common Questions
About Reliance Air Services — FAQs
Is Reliance Air Services a licensed HVAC contractor?
Yes. We hold Florida Class A air-conditioning contractor license CAC1819474, which allows us to pull permits for replacements and new installations. You can verify the license yourself through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation website. We are also BBB Accredited and members of ACCA and the Manatee Chamber of Commerce.
Who owns Reliance Air Services?
Reliance Air Services Inc. is a family-owned company headquartered at 8251 15th Street East in Sarasota. Ownership is local and hands-on, which is why the email on our contact page goes straight to Xavier rather than a generic inbox. Decisions about pricing and service standards are made here, not at a distant corporate office.
Do you use subcontractors for service calls?
Service calls are handled by our own background-checked technicians, who arrive in Reliance uniforms and branded trucks. If a vehicle or person shows up without our name on it, it is not us. For plumbing or other trades outside HVAC, we may refer you to a trusted partner through our trade network.
What makes Reliance different from other Sarasota HVAC companies?
Three things: flat-rate written pricing approved before work begins, the Reliance Comfort Promise of same-day service for AC failures reported before 2 PM or a free diagnostic, and a 10-Year Comfort Guarantee on installation workmanship. We also keep recommendations honest, including telling you when a repair makes more sense than a replacement.
Do you only work on homes?
No. Most of our work is residential, but we also maintain and repair systems for offices, retail spaces, restaurants and rental properties. Our commercial HVAC page covers maintenance agreements, property management support and restaurant kitchens. Builders can also bring us in for new construction ductwork and equipment.
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