Heating and Air Conditioning, Air Duct Cleaning, Home Automation
About us
Bay Area Heating and Cooling, Inc is a Trane Comfort Specialist specializing in residential and commercial air conditioning and heating installation, repair and maintenance throughout the Tampa Bay area.
We have earned the Super Service Award from 2018-2009 and maintain an A+ rating with the BBB. Bay Area offers 24 hour emergency service available 7 days a week. Major credit cards accepted, financing available for qualified individuals. Additional Phone Number: (866) 604-1140, (727) 586-6265 Additional Contacts: Jim Taylor, Chris Gourdine and John Mulder.
Business highlights
26 years of trusted experience
Women Owned & Operated
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly
Services we offer
Air Conditioning & Heating Repair, Installation, Maintenance, Mini-Split & Roof Top Systems, Indoor Air Quality, Air Duct Replacement, and Home Automation.
It was fine. It was basic. They did what we needed. It was a little bit more because we needed more work done. They were very professional and very knowledgeable. They were in and out quickly. He was just very courteous in entering inside the house. His feet were clean and he introduced himself.
Description of Work: They replaced the circuit card in our air handler.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Response from Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc
Thank you for the great review and grades!
Virginia C.
06/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
The technician that they sent over, he was really honest and did a great job.
Description of Work: I purchased a deal from this company for $49 for a seasonal heating & A/C tune-up.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49
Response from Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc
Thank you for the positive review. It is our pleasure to serve you!
Daryl R.
06/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
The technician arrived on time, conducted a very through inspection, and gave us a report of what he found. He also connected us with his office to schedule a representative who will come out to give us an estimate for eventually replacing the system.
Description of Work: Serviced our heater & air conditioning system
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
Response from Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc
Thank you for the straight A's. We are here when you need us.
Michael R.
06/2015
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
We knew we had a problem with our blower motor. A previous company had rigged it and it wasn't working well. We had Bay Area come out an evaluate how bad the issue was and if we had other problem. The technician that came out was very nice and professional. The repair to the blower was going to be $2300. The suggested a replacement system for 6, 8 or 10K. ISSUE 1: We decided to get a price check. Another company (another large company) quoted $1300 for the same job. (I asked twice if that was right.) ISSUE 2: When the other company came out to do the work, they discovered the coil outside was full of debris and needed coolant. I am very frustrated this wasn't caught by Bay Area. I specifically asked them to check cooling levels. Again, they were very professional, I think they just came to a quick conclusion and were very over priced. This may have been to "lean" us toward buying a new system.
Description of Work: A/C Check
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$39.95
Response from Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc
Dear Member, First, we regret your experience with Bay Area Heating and Cooling was viewed as less than extraordinary. In our defense, without knowing exactly what parts were used and work was performed by the other company, we cannot accurately and fairly address the difference in price. Please note, however, while we aren't always the least expensive option we do work diligently to keep our pricing competitive and deliver exceptional customer care. We simply do not lean or gouge. Related to the coolant levels, when we checked your system we found both wiring harnesses were cut and the incorrect motor was installed. The motor was not generating the proper airflow and therefore we could not accurately check the refrigerant. We appreciate your positive feedback of our tech, professionalism, punctuality and responsiveness and hope you will give an opportunity to serve you in the future and make things right. If the opportunity does not materialize, we wish you nothing but the best. The Bay Area Heating and Cooling Team
Bala I.
06/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
But the problem was not fixed so they came back a week later to fix the problem without charge. There were two other company's that came and were not able to diagnose the problem.
Description of Work: Bay Area Heating and Cooling came out to repair the air conditioner as it was noisy. They diagnosed the problem properly. It turned out that it was the line was touching one of the pipes and vibrating creating the noise that could be heard in the garage and the room. There was also a leak.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$294
Response from Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc
Thank you for the great review. We're glad we were able to diagnose and solve your problem...
James C.
06/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
They offered a $50 discount through Angie's list. They were prompt and professional.
Description of Work: Replaced switch and refilled freon
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Response from Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc
Thank you for the review. We're happy you're happy!
John K.
06/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Easy to schedule. Very professional office staff.
Description of Work: Yearly Check up.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49.99
Response from Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc
Thank you for the great grades!
Heidi A.
06/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Great. On time, professional and did not try to take advantage of our situation.
Description of Work: Repaired theromostat and wires on roof where ac unit is located.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Response from Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc
Thank you for the positive review.
Marc D.
06/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
The technician arrived on time. He appeared thorough, and did not appear to rush. He gave a very informative review of the system, and recommended improvements, without pressure.
Description of Work: Checked my current AC system for efficiency.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49
Response from Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc
Thank you for the review. It is our pleasure to serve you...
Carl B.
06/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Mike came when he said he'd be here. He did his job quickly and efficiently. He answered our questions. Bay Area Heating and Cooling is our go-to AC vendor.
Description of Work: Annual AC tuneup.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49
Response from Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc
Thank you for the review. We will be sure to pass on your kind words to Mike!
AL P.
06/2015
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
System failed to cool so called them. They were booked up but did squeeze me in which I appreciate. Repair man found blower in heat exchange not operating. Ordered replacement part under warrantee and it was delivered and installed next day. I timed the installation and it was about 1 1/4 hrs. I was charged $404.25 for that labor. This include the $70 service call to diagnose the issue so the actual charge for 1 1/4 hrs labor was $334.25. Very expensive labor bill for a warrantee repair. They did a good job on the repair but be aware that it is very costly.
Description of Work: Warrantee repair of Trane AC system they installed 5 years ago. They were one of the most expensive quotes for the install but I went w/them due to high rating on Angie's List.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$603
Response from Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc
Dear Member, Bay Area Heating and Cooling values you as a customer and thanks you for your business. After reading your review, we reviewed our records and they indicate you were given an estimate for your system's repairs prior to any work being completed. At that time, you agreed to allow us to perform these repairs. Understand that the repair cost includes travel time to and from the parts/ warranty center including warranty processing, a $35 dollar warranty processing fee charged to us from the supply center, online data research and more. The total hours to perform this repair from the inception of the phone call, the research and ordering of the parts, the (2) visits to your home, the return visit to drop of warranty parts and finalizing all the warranty paperwork is 3.75 hours. Bay Area Heating and Cooling uses a flat rate pricing program which uses current geographical and demographic data for these repairs as well as industry cost averages. This allows us to give fixed estimates to the customers without any surprises, like traffic jams, waiting for parts, labor overruns etc. When you divide the total hours of 3.75/by the repair bill of $334.25 this equates to $ 89.13 per hour which is well below most local HVAC companies hourly rates. The above being said, we regret your experience with Bay Area Heating and Cooling was viewed as less than exceptional. We wish you and yours the best and hope you heating and cooling system keeps you comfortable for years to come.
Lucy L.
06/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Greg called to confirm the appointment and to tell me he was on the way. He arrived, greeted me, introduced himself and got right to work. He was very considerate to my dog. :-) He got the work done and thanked me for the opportunity to do business with them. He wore shoe covering when he entered the house.
Description of Work: Seasonal tune-up of HVAC system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$54
Response from Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc
Thank you for taking the time to compliment Greg. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words!
SHAWN C.
06/2015
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
I have had several other companies perform an a/c check and they were much more thorough than this company. Very pleasant but just did not do the usual maintenance other companies have done in the past.
Description of Work: a/c check
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$49
Response from Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc
Dear Member, Know that each Bay Area Heating and Cooling technician is provided a 90-plus point checklist they are required to follow during a standard tune up. After reading your review, we pulled your file and reviewed the checklist used during your tune up. We're unsure why our service seemed to be less thorough as your checklist was filled out completely and accurately. The above said, we hope your unit is performing well and wish all the best.
James S.
06/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Everything went well. Called them back to address a problem. Responded quickly and fixed the problem.
Description of Work: Routine maintenance
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
Response from Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc
Thank you for the great grades. We are glad we were able to sort out the issue you were having to your satisfaction.
Elizabeth A.
06/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
They were very professional and went the extra mile.
Description of Work: Warranty work
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Response from Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc
Thank you for the positive review!
Frances B.
06/2015
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
In December 2014 Bay Area Heating and Cooling, Inc. (Bay Area) installed a new gas furnace and cooling system in my residence ($10,000.00) and did an excellent job. Because of this, I had them conduct a "Complete System Tune-Up" ($59.95) on both my aunt's and my daughter's systems. We replaced the working parts that the tech indicated could fail soon; spending over $1,100.00. On my daughter's system, which was installed by Bay Area in 2009, the tech replaced a blower motor capacitor (non-warranty) and installed a start assist for the compressor (non-warranty); however, the tech never addressed the fan/compress capacitor next to the start assist he installed;which was later determined to have had a rusted top (possible warranty part). Three weeks later this part failed and the system was blowing hot air (outside temp in the high 80"s to low 90's). My son-in-law contacted Bay Area at 8:00 am on a Wednesday and was told that a tech could not come out until late Thursday afternoon; not an acceptable response from a business that adversities itself as a 24-7 service company. We contacted another company and had the capacitor replaced that afternoon, at our cost. Hope my new system needs no warranty work as the thought of going without air conditioning for 2 days during a hot Florida summer is not very appealing. Very disappointed!
Description of Work: See below.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
2.0
$1,100
Response from Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc
Dear Member, We are truly sorry for the less than stellar experience your family received on May 6th 2015. After reading your review and researching the situation, it is apparent we dropped the ball. As a result of this we are revising our emergency / non functioning HVAC call service dispatch policy to expedite emergency response times to the same day service. As far as the failed capacitor, on the day of service our technician recorded the factory microfarad values of 45/7.5 and the actual values of 44.5 /7.25 which are well within the tolerance level of factory specifications. Capacitors can work one day and fail the next with no apparent signs of premature failure. All this being said after our phone conversation we feel it only fair to reimburse you for the service call and repair you paid for and also extend to your family a no charge PMA agreement Once again we are truly sorry for your experience and only wish you and your family the best. Sincerely, John Mulder Bay Area Heating and Cooling, Inc.
Anna B.
06/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Arrived on time, was very considerate as I had an infant in the house with me, was courteous and respectful, provided a written quote of everything, offered advice for future enhancements to the system without the pressure to buy anything now.
Description of Work: Tune up of the AC unit, added refrigerant, and installed a kickstarter to make the system more efficient.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Response from Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc
Thank you for the nice grades and review. It is our pleasure to serve you...
Dora V.
06/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
They provide excellent service. They are there when they are supposed to be and did what was needed. Everytime its the same experience.
Description of Work: Seasonal AC Tune Ups for 2 units
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49
Response from Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc
Thank you for the great review!
James K.
06/2015
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
General tune-up of the system I also asked that they replace air handler filter, which I knew this was expensive and not included in the price. It was $135. After opening up the heat pump, the technician said that the capacitor was showing signs of failure because it was beginning to leak fluid. That was $212 extra. I am a little unsure of how to rate this experience because of the extra cost of the capacitor, but am giving them the benefit of the doubt because my research showed that capacitor failure is a common problem after a few years.
Description of Work: Heat pump Tune-up
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$347
Response from Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc
Thank you for your honest review. Please note while we aren't always the least expensive option, we do work diligently to keep our pricing competitive and deliver exceptional customer care. We hope you will give us an opportunity to serve you again in the future...
Ray C.
05/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
The technician was very professional and thorough. He was not a high-pressures sales person trying to sell me a new A/C unit (as many have been in the past) because of the old age of my A/C. I will definitely use this company again in the future for service.
Description of Work: Annual A/C service
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49
Response from Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc
Thank you for the kind words. We look forward to serving you in the future... The Bay Area Heating and Cooling Team
Patrick Y.
05/2015
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
On the website I had the choice of Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. I never heard from them so I called them. They informed me they were back up and could not get out. I need someone now so I decided to not go with this deal.
Description of Work: They were going to come out to do a tune up and look at my ac.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
$49
Response from Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc
Dear Member, We regret your experience with Bay Area Heating and Cooling was less than stellar. In our defense, our scheduling/dispatch system is not tied to Angie's List so the suggested dates are just that, suggested, and are subject to availability. I spoke with Angie's List to see if there was a way to clarify this further and it is being looked into, but again the days you were interested in did not reflect what was actually available on our end. Also, I spoke to our office manager and she said offered to send someone Friday but unfortunately it wasn't going to work for you. It looks like your initial purchase and contact was on Saturday. As we were closed for the extended weekend, we replied to you on Tuesday morning. This was our first day open after the extended weekend. The above said, we apologize for the confusion with the suggested dates and hope you were able to get your system tuned up. All the Best, The Bay Area Heating and Cooling Team
David J.
05/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Technician arrived within a few hours of my call and he reviewed the system and quickly determined the cause of the problem. He provided me with my options for repair and he got the unit up and running quickly. Overall pleasant experience.
Description of Work: Came out to troubleshoot an issue with my a/c not cooling.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$185
Response from Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc
Thank you for taking the time to write a nice review.
Barry L.
05/2015
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
It was top 1 on your list. We were happy with their service.
Description of Work: We used Bay Area. They did repair.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc
Thank you for the solid review!
Les L.
05/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
diagnosed and repaired problem promptly
Description of Work: fixed a/c
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Response from Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc
Thank you for the nice grades!
Carl B.
05/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
They were fast and efficient. I'm very happy with Bay Area, and will use them again. I recommend them to anyone who is looking for AC service.
Description of Work: They cleared a clogged drain line and repositioned the float switch to ensure the AC shut off in the future, if the line gets clogged.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Response from Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc
Thank you for the great review! We're happy you're happy!
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Service Categories
Heating and Air Conditioning,
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Home Automation
FAQ
Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Open All Day
Monday: Open All Day
Tuesday: Open All Day
Wednesday: Open All Day
Thursday: Open All Day
Friday: Open All Day
Saturday: Open All Day
Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc offers warranties.
Bay Area Heating & Cooling Inc offers the following services: Air Conditioning & Heating Repair, Installation, Maintenance, Mini-Split & Roof Top Systems, Indoor Air Quality, Air Duct Replacement, and Home Automation.