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Residential Air Conditioning & Insulation Contractor in Tampa, Florida

TLS provides emergency air conditioning and insulation services for homes across Tampa and Hillsborough County. TLS treats both systems as one, not two separate jobs, and backs every visit with a satisfaction guarantee.

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Since 2015
54,000+
Homes Served
5.0★
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Tampa Same-Day HVAC Contractors, Licensed & Family-Owned

TLS Air Conditioning & Insulation is a family-owned HVAC contractor serving Tampa and Hillsborough County from our office on 8263 Causeway Blvd. Our service area covers Riverview, Brandon, Gibsonton, Seffner, Valrico, Thonotosassa, Apollo Beach, Greater Carrollwood, and Dover, along with Tampa itself.

We’ve handled AC repair, installation, maintenance, and attic insulation as one connected system since 2015, not two separate jobs split between two different crews. That approach holds whether we’re sealing an attic in Valrico or running an AC repair call in Apollo Beach.

Our technicians are background-checked and trained on every major AC brand and insulation type. We hold Florida HVAC license CAC1822364 and electrical license EC13016589, and every job carries our guarantee: if you’re not happy with the work, you don’t pay.

That local reach matters here. Our crews already know which homes near Gibsonton and Dover fight humidity pulling through old ductwork, and which newer builds around Seffner and Thonotosassa still need attic insulation brought up to code.

Seth & Thomas Hoerig
Founders, TLS Air Conditioning & Insulation

Meet Seth and Thomas Hoerig, the Founders of TLS

Brothers Seth and Thomas Hoerig founded TLS Air Conditioning & Insulation in 2015. What began as a small family operation has grown into a seven-office company serving homeowners across Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Seth leads the insulation division. His expertise focuses on attic insulation, heat movement, and air leakage that can increase indoor temperatures and place greater demand on cooling equipment.

Thomas leads the HVAC division. He focuses on air conditioning performance, equipment sizing, system replacement, and practical solutions for Florida’s demanding heat and humidity.

Their different areas of expertise shape the way TLS approaches home comfort. The team considers how insulation, ductwork, airflow, and AC equipment work together instead of treating each problem separately.

This connected approach helps homeowners receive clearer recommendations based on the condition of their complete home comfort system. TLS also uses trained in-house crews, allowing the company to maintain consistent standards across every office and service area.

What Tampa Homeowners
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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.

Google
Rated 5 out of 5
4.9
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Rated 5 out of 5
4.8
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Rated 5 out of 5
5.0
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Yelp
Rated 5 out of 5
4.7
HomeAdvisor
HomeAdvisor
Rated 5 out of 5
4.9

Our Air Conditioning Services in Tampa, FL

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AC Repair Tampa

We diagnose and repair every major AC brand, often the same day. A $125 diagnostic fee applies and is credited toward your repair.

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AC Replacement Tampa

We replace aging AC systems with correctly sized equipment chosen for your home, not your old unit’s size. Every replacement starts with a free estimate.

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Ductless Mini-Split Tampa

A dedicated cooling fix for garages and spaces your main AC can’t reach, including enclosed lanais and additions.

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AC Installation Tampa

We install new AC systems for additions, new construction, and homes adding cooling for the first time.

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AC Maintenance Tampa

Our $49 tune-up covers a 13-point inspection built to catch small problems before they become breakdowns.

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AC Troubleshooting Tampa

Not sure what’s wrong with your AC? We help you understand common symptoms before a technician arrives.

Our Insulation Services in Tampa, FL

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Attic Insulation Tampa

We insulate attics to the Florida Building Code Climate Zone 2 standard of R-38, the level that actually blocks Florida’s heat.

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Blown-In Wall Insulation Tampa

Blown-in insulation for exterior walls, filling gaps that let heat and humidity into older homes.

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Attic Insulation Removal Tampa

Old, damaged, or contaminated insulation comes out before new material goes in, so you’re not insulating over a problem.

Duct Sealing Tampa

We mastic-seal ductwork running through hot attics, stopping cooled air from leaking out before it reaches your rooms.

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Blown-In Insulation Tampa

Blown-in fiberglass insulation for attics, walls, and hard-to-reach spaces, installed to the right depth.

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Batt Insulation Tampa

Fitted batt insulation for walls, floors, and additions where blown-in isn’t the right fit.

Garage Door Insulation

Garage Door Insulation Tampa

Insulating your garage door cuts the heat transfer from an attached garage into the rooms next to it.

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Home Insulation Tampa

Our full insulation lineup for Tampa homes, from attics to garage doors, built around Florida’s climate.

Top Level Service

Ready for a Cooler, More Efficient Tampa Home?

Get a free, no-obligation estimate on AC repair, installation, or attic insulation. TLS Air Conditioning & Insulation is ready to help, call us or schedule online.

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What Makes TLS the Right Call for Your Tampa Home

One Crew for AC and Insulation

One licensed crew handles your AC and your attic insulation, so you’re not paying two contractors to blame each other when the heat comes back.

In-House, Background-Checked Technicians

Every technician on your job is background-checked, in-house, and EPA-certified, never a subcontractor you’re meeting for the first time.

Your Price in Writing

We put your price in writing before any work starts, so the number you approve is the number you pay.

We Know Tampa Homes

Our crews have fixed hot attics in older Seminole Heights homes and newer builds in Tampa Palms, so we already know what’s likely wrong before we open your attic hatch.

54,000+ Homes Since 2015

We’ve served 54,000+ Tampa-area homes since 2015, so your AC and insulation problem is rarely the first one we’ve seen.

A Simple Guarantee

We back every job with a simple guarantee: if you’re not happy with the work, you don’t pay.

Verifiable State Licensing

We hold current Florida HVAC and electrical licensing, verifiable through the state, not just a badge on our website.

The team behind your Tampa office

Licensed technicians, installers and office staff who answer your call and come to your home.

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What to Expect When You Book AC or Insulation Service in Tampa

01

Call or Request Online

Reach our dispatch team by phone or our online form, any day of the week.

02

Free In-Home Estimate

A licensed technician inspects your AC system or attic and gives you a written, no-obligation quote.

03

Same-Day or Scheduled Service

Most repairs and tune-ups finish the same day. Larger installs get scheduled around your availability.

04

Installation or Repair

Our crew completes the work to Florida Building Code standards, cleans up, and tests everything before leaving.

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Permit and Follow-Up

We handle any required permit paperwork and follow up to confirm your home is cooling and sealed the way it should.

Duke Energy Rebates for Tampa Homeowners

As local HVAC contractors, we’re a participating rebate contractor for Duke Energy and FPL on qualifying AC and insulation upgrades. We help Tampa homeowners apply for the right program for their system. The federal 25C tax credit for HVAC upgrades expired December 31, 2025, so ask us which Duke Energy or FPL rebate currently applies to your project.

TLS Comfort Club Membership

TLS Comfort Membership for Tampa Homes

Insulation protects your AC’s efficiency, and the Comfort Club protects the system itself. For $99 a year, members get two seasonal tune-ups and a discounted rate on repairs, so a weak capacitor or low refrigerant charge gets caught before peak summer, not during it.

Two seasonal AC tune-ups a year
Priority scheduling for members
Discounted rate on repairs
Extended parts and labor coverage on qualifying equipment
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COMMUNITY DISCOUNT

Special Discounts for Veterans, Teachers, Seniors and First Responders

We offer special discounts to military veterans, first responders, senior citizens, and teachers across Tampa. It’s our way of saying thank you to the people who serve our community every day.

This discount extends to immediate family members, and proof of affiliation may be required. Ask about your eligibility when you schedule your AC or insulation service.

THIS DISCOUNT IS FOR
THANK YOU
Military Veterans
Teachers
Senior Citizens
First Responders
+ Immediate family included
TAMPA CLIMATE

How Tampa’s Climate Affects Air Conditioning and Insulation

Tampa’s humid summers, warm nights and frequent thunderstorms create connected cooling and moisture challenges. AC performance, attic insulation and air sealing all matter when assessing an uncomfortable home.

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Humidity Adds Cooling and Drainage Demands

Tampa’s rainy-season humidity means air conditioners must remove moisture as well as heat. Condensate drains need attention, while gaps around attic hatches and ceiling penetrations can allow humid air movement. Air sealing complements insulation; adding insulation alone does not close those openings.

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Sun-Heated Attics Increase Heat Transfer

Strong sunshine heats roof surfaces, transferring heat into attics and toward ceilings and ductwork. Where insulation coverage is thin or uneven, more heat can reach living spaces. TLS assesses accessible insulation and duct connections to identify improvements that support cooling performance.

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South Tampa Rainfall Makes Water Exposure Important

The City of Tampa documents localized flooding concerns in low-lying areas, including South Tampa. Outdoor AC placement should account for drainage and potential water exposure. Separately, roof leaks can wet attic insulation. Addressing the moisture source before replacing affected material helps avoid covering an unresolved problem.

FLEXIBLE FINANCING

AC & Insulation Financing in Tampa

TLS makes AC repairs, installs, and insulation upgrades easier to afford through our Wisetack financing partnership. Eligibility checks take minutes and never touch your credit score. Request your estimate first, then choose a monthly plan that fits.

Financing is subject to credit approval, and rates and terms vary.

HOW IT WORKS
1
Request your free estimate

Get a written price for your AC or insulation work before anything is decided.

2
Check your eligibility

It takes minutes and does not affect your credit score.

3
Choose a monthly plan

Review the available payment options, then decide what works for your budget.

OLDER TAMPA HOMES

Why Tampa Older Homes Push Your AC Harder Than It Should Work

Tampa’s housing stock spans nearly a century, from 1920s bungalows near Henry B. Plant Museum to mid-century block homes built decades before current energy codes. Original ductwork and attics designed for a different era mean these homes often cool unevenly, with upstairs rooms running warmer than the rest of the house no matter how hard the system runs.

We size and install AC systems to match what these older homes actually need, not a generic load calculation. Leaky, undersized ductwork is the most common culprit we find on service calls across Tampa, and sealing it properly restores airflow far more effectively than replacing the unit alone. Crews working near Raymond James Stadium and along routes like N Nebraska Ave see this pattern often enough to diagnose it on the first visit.

Whether it’s a repair call from a century-old bungalow or a full system replacement in a newer build, we show up ready to work on the home you actually have, not a textbook version of it.

BUILT TO CODE

Insulation Matched to Tampa, Florida’s Mix of Historic and New Construction

Much of Tampa’s housing, from older condo buildings to working-class cottages and established single-family neighborhoods, was built before Florida’s current insulation code existed. Florida Building Code Climate Zone 2 requires R-38 in the attic, and FSEC-monitored attics that fall short of it see peak temperatures of 127 to 134°F, heat that pushes straight down into the living space and keeps the AC running longer than it should.

We’ve pulled and replaced failing attic insulation on jobs near Woodlawn Cemetery and Jefferson High School, and sealed ductwork on streets like E Sligh Ave and N 22nd St, where original construction left gaps that no amount of extra cooling can fully offset. Bringing these attics up to code cuts the heat load before it ever reaches the thermostat, which is a cheaper and more permanent fix than sizing up the AC system to compensate.

From a single room in an older cottage to a full attic job in a newer build, we treat insulation as the first line of defense against Tampa’s heat, not an afterthought to the AC system.

24 Hour AC & Insulation Contractor Near Me in Tampa, Florida

TLS Air Conditioning & Insulation provides 24 Hour AC repair, AC installation, and insulation services to homeowners across Tampa, Florida, from century-old neighborhoods to new construction. Search “near me” and you’ll find our crews already working close to you.

NEIGHBORHOODS WE SERVE

East TampaSouth TampaSun Bay SouthDavis IslandsSeminole HeightsTampa PalmsHunters GreenUptown TampaForest HillsWestshoreNorthwest TampaPort Tampa CityRembrandt GardensBallast PointTampa HeightsWellswoodPlaza Terrace

LANDMARKS NEAR US

Water Works ParkHenry B. Plant MuseumRaymond James StadiumWoodlawn CemeteryJefferson High SchoolBusch Gardens Tampa Bay

Top Level Service

Call TLS Before Tampa’s Next Heat Wave Does More Damage

Your AC and your attic insulation work as one system, and in Tampa, Florida that system gets tested every single day. Whether it’s a repair call, a new install, or an attic that’s long overdue for an upgrade, our crews are already working near you and ready to schedule your visit today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We handle AC repair, AC installation, AC maintenance, and insulation work, including attic insulation and duct sealing, for homeowners across Tampa. Because heat gain through an under-insulated attic directly affects AC performance, we often diagnose both systems together rather than treating them as separate problems.

Response time depends on current call volume and where you are within our Tampa Bay service area. Our dispatch team gives you a specific time window when you call, and TLS Comfort Club members receive priority scheduling ahead of standard service calls.

Yes. We’re a participating rebate contractor for Duke Energy and FPL on qualifying AC and insulation upgrades. Ask us which current program applies to your project when you schedule service.

No. We don’t install spray foam insulation. We work with attic insulation, blown-in insulation, batt insulation, and duct sealing.

Florida Building Code Climate Zone 2, which covers Tampa, requires a minimum of R-38 in the attic. Homes that fall short of that level let attic heat push into living spaces, and FSEC monitoring has recorded attic temperatures of 127 to 134°F in attics without adequate insulation.

Our Super Tune-Up is $49 and includes a 13-point inspection. TLS Comfort Club members pay $99 a year for membership, and tune-up frequency and terms for members can vary, so ask us for current membership details before enrolling.

The $125 diagnostic fee applies to standard service calls and is credited toward the repair if you move forward with the work. Any fee adjustments for TLS Comfort Club members depend on current plan terms, so confirm the details with us when you enroll.

Comfort Club membership costs $99 a year and includes priority service scheduling along with other member benefits. Specific perks, discounts, and response-time commitments can vary by current plan terms and equipment condition, so ask your TLS representative for full details before you enroll.

No. The federal 25C tax credit for qualifying HVAC upgrades expired December 31, 2025. If you’re planning an AC replacement in Tampa, check current Duke Energy or FPL rebate programs instead, since those remain active.

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