Residential, Commercial & New Builds
HVAC Services for Southwest Florida One Local Team for Every Comfort Need
Reliance Air Services handles heating and cooling services for homes and businesses across Sarasota, Manatee, Pinellas and Hillsborough counties, from a same-day AC repair to a full system replacement or a new-construction design.
- ✅ License #CAC1819474
- 🏆 BBB Accredited
- 🔧 ACCA Member
- ★★★★★ 4.9 · 500+ Reviews
- 🏠 Family-Owned · Sarasota Based
- ⚡ Manatee Chamber Member
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Full-Service HVAC for Southwest Florida Homes
Air conditioning in this part of the state is not a summer accessory. Systems here carry a cooling load for most of the year, pull moisture out of humid Gulf air, and sit outdoors in salt and sun. That is why we built our HVAC services for Southwest Florida around the problems homeowners actually call about: equipment that quits in August, bills that creep upward, rooms that never cool, and air that smells musty.
Everything on this page is handled by our own family-owned crew based on 15th Street East in Sarasota, under Florida license CAC1819474. You deal with one company for the diagnosis, the repair, the replacement, the tune-up and the ductwork, so nobody points fingers at another contractor.
Not sure which service you need? Describe the symptom when you call (941) 417-4848 and the dispatcher will route you to the right technician, or use the quick symptom table further down this page.
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Repair, Diagnostics and Maintenance
Residential AC services in Sarasota, Bradenton and beyond for systems you already own.
AC & HVAC Repair
Same-day dispatch for failures called in before 2 PM, flat-rate quotes in writing, and 24/7 emergency coverage.
View repair →Heat Pump Repair
Reversing valves, defrost faults, refrigerant leaks and outdoor fan failures diagnosed in both cooling and heating modes.
View heat pump repair →Heating Repair
No-heat calls during cold snaps, including heat pumps in heat mode, electric heat strips and gas furnaces.
View heating repair →Diagnostic Service
A licensed technician pinpoints the fault and prices the fix before any work starts. The fee is waived when you proceed.
View diagnostics →AC Tune-Up
A single 21-point visit that cleans, tests and adjusts the parts that fail most in Florida heat.
View tune-up →Preventive Maintenance
Seasonal service schedules for homeowners who would rather prevent a breakdown than react to one.
View maintenance →Reliance Air Club
Membership plans with scheduled tune-ups, repair discounts, priority dispatch and filter delivery.
View the club →Upgrade & Improve
Installation and Specialty Comfort Services
HVAC Installation
Load-calculated system replacements with permits, haul-away and our 10-Year Comfort Guarantee on workmanship.
View installation →Air Handler Replacement
Indoor units repaired or replaced, matched to your outdoor equipment and permitted for closet, garage or attic locations.
View air handlers →Heat Pump Installation
Efficient all-electric heating and cooling sized for mild Gulf Coast winters.
View heat pumps →Ductless Mini-Splits
Single-zone and multi-zone systems for garages, lanais, additions and rooms the ducts never reached.
View mini-splits →Indoor Air Quality
UV-C lights, REME HALO, whole-home purifiers and dehumidifiers for cleaner, drier indoor air.
View air quality →Duct Services
Cleaning, sealing, repair and replacement for ductwork that leaks, sags or spreads dust.
View duct work →Thermostat Installation
Programmable, Wi-Fi and smart thermostats wired and configured to suit your heat pump or multi-stage system.
View thermostats →Whole-Home Dehumidifiers
Ducted dehumidifiers that tie into your HVAC system and keep humid Gulf Coast air in check year-round.
View dehumidifiers →Builders & Businesses
Commercial and New Construction HVAC
The same licensed team supports builders, property managers and business owners.
New Construction HVAC
Manual J, S and D design, permitting and trade coordination for custom homes and builder projects.
View new construction →Commercial HVAC
Rooftop units, split systems and service agreements for offices, retail and mixed-use buildings.
View commercial →Commercial AC Repair
Fast response when a business loses cooling and every hour of downtime matters.
View commercial repair →Commercial Maintenance Plans
Scheduled inspections and documentation that keep rooftop and split equipment dependable.
View plans →Property Management HVAC
One point of contact for tenant calls, turnovers and multi-unit equipment records.
View property services →Restaurant HVAC
Cooling and ventilation support for kitchens and dining rooms that run hot all day.
View restaurant HVAC →Which Heating and Cooling Service Fits Your Situation?
Match what you are seeing at home to the service that usually solves it.
| What you notice | Where to start | Why it usually happens |
|---|---|---|
| System runs but the air feels warm | AC repair or a diagnostic visit | Refrigerant leak, frozen coil or electrical fault |
| Bills climbing with no change in habits | Tune-up, then a duct inspection | Dirty coils, leaky ducts or an aging compressor |
| Unit is aging and needs frequent repairs | Replacement estimate | Worn components failing one after another |
| One room or the garage is always hot | Ductless mini-split or duct balancing | Long duct runs, sun exposure or no supply vent |
| Musty smell, dust or allergy flare-ups | Indoor air quality assessment | Excess humidity, coil growth or dirty ducts |
What Comes Standard With Every Reliance Service
- Licensed Florida Class A air-conditioning contractor, CAC1819474
- Uniformed, background-checked technicians in branded trucks
- Upfront, written, flat-rate pricing approved by you before work begins
- Same-day service for AC failures called in before 2 PM, or the diagnostic fee is free
- Emergency dispatch available 24/7, with office hours Monday through Friday
- 10-Year Comfort Guarantee on workmanship for every new system install
- Service and installation for Trane, Daikin, Amana, Bryant and other major brands
- Financing through GreenSky, FTL Finance and Wisetack, subject to credit approval
HVAC Service Areas Across Four Counties
Choose your county for local pages, city coverage and nearby service details.
Common Questions
HVAC Services for Southwest Florida — FAQs
What HVAC services does Reliance Air Services offer?
We repair, maintain and install central air conditioners, heat pumps, air handlers and furnaces, plus single-zone and multi-zone ductless mini-splits. We also clean, seal and replace ductwork, install indoor air quality equipment such as UV-C lights and dehumidifiers, and support commercial buildings and new construction. One licensed team handles all of it, so your equipment history stays in one place.
Which areas of Southwest Florida do you cover?
Our technicians work throughout Sarasota, Manatee, Pinellas and Hillsborough counties, including Sarasota, Venice, North Port, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa, Brandon and Riverview. If you live in a nearby community such as Port Charlotte or Myakka City, call (941) 417-4848 to confirm we can reach your address.
Do you handle both residential and commercial HVAC?
Yes. Most of our calls come from homeowners, but we also maintain and repair systems for offices, retail spaces, restaurants and rental properties, and we design and install HVAC for builders on new homes. Commercial clients can set up recurring maintenance plans with documentation for each visit.
How quickly can a technician come out?
AC failures reported before 2 PM qualify for the Reliance Comfort Promise: we get a technician there the same day, or the diagnostic fee is free. Emergency dispatch runs around the clock. Club members on higher tiers move to the front of the schedule during peak summer demand.
Are there current discounts or financing options?
We keep active promotions, including tune-up pricing, rebates on qualifying high-efficiency equipment and a military discount, on our specials page, which is updated as offers change. New systems can also be financed through GreenSky, FTL Finance or Wisetack with soft-pull pre-qualification, subject to credit approval.
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