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Hiring hvac contractors in St. Petersburg: Costs and Checks
The four hvac contractors we compare in St. Petersburg average 5.0 out of 5 from 3,857 public reviews. Get at least two written quotes for the same scope, and check what each leaves out.
What pushes the price up
Two quotes for the same job can be far apart. Usually that is because one includes things the other leaves out, not because one company is much cheaper.
Ask every company to price the same written list, so you compare like with like.
A good quote lists all of these
- Exact scope, materials and brand names
- Permit fees and who pulls the permit
- Electrical work, clean-up and repairs around the job
- Warranty terms, in writing
- Payment stages tied to finished work
The four we compare, on paper
From our St. Petersburg hvac contractors comparison. Each one is best for something different.
| Business | Rating | Reviews | Years | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bros Air Conditioning & ElectricalShore Acres | 5.0 | 1,576 | – | Not published | Our quick choice |
| Forest Air Conditioning & HeatingSt. Petersburg | 4.9 | 771 | – | Not published | Strong all-rounder |
| Viking AirSt. Petersburg | 4.9 | 1,013 | – | Not published | Most reviewed |
| TLS Insulation - Division of TLS Energy Savers - St. PetersburgSt. Petersburg | 5.0 | 497 | – | Not published | Strong all-rounder |
Ratings and reviews from public review sites, checked October 29, 2026.Spot a mistake?
Local facts: Pinellas
Public and government data that adds context to the quotes you’ll get.
- 3,912Cooling degree days per year: Annual cooling degree days (base 65°F), a measure of how much air conditioning a climate needs; NOAA station St. Petersburg Airport (USW00092806), about 1 mile from the city center point.Public recordNOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 · 1991–2020 normals
- 71Days a year at 90°F or hotter: Average number of days per year with a high of 90°F or more; NOAA station St. Petersburg Airport (USW00092806), about 1 mile from the city center point.Public recordNOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 · 1991–2020 normals
- $371,100Median home value: Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077).Public recordU.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024
- 80.0%Homes built before 1990: 113,181 of 141,508 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built).Public recordU.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024
- 119,244Households in St. Petersburg: Occupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003.Public recordU.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024
- June 1 to November 30Atlantic hurricane season: An average season (1991–2020) has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes.Public recordNOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology · 1991–2020 climate period
Figures from public sources, checked October 29, 2026.
Ways to pay less
- Get two or three quotes for the same written scope
- Book outside the busiest season if the job can wait
- Ask about free estimates before anyone visits
- Paying a big deposit before work starts
Where these numbers come from
Ratings and review counts come from public review sites; local facts from the public sources cited above. No business paid to be mentioned.
Found something that looks off? Tell us. Read how we pick the four.
FAQ: costs in St. Petersburg
How is the top 4 ranking of HVAC contractors in St. Petersburg calculated?
Each business gets a score from its rating, review volume, recent reviews, years in business, profile completeness and record checks. The highest scores make the list. We compared 65 HVAC contractors for St. Petersburg. Paid placements never change the order.
Which of these HVAC contractors in St. Petersburg has the best reviews?
Air Bros Air Conditioning & Electrical has a 5.0 rating from 1576 public reviews, the highest on this page.
Are these HVAC contractors licensed?
1 of the 4 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.
How many quotes should I get for HVAC contractors in St. Petersburg?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.
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