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Ductwork & Air Quality Systems in Tallahassee: Cost, Companies and What They Disclose

24 companies in Tallahassee that do ductwork & air quality systems, compared on the things you'd otherwise only learn on the phone: price ranges, deposits, warranties and payment terms. Where a business hasn't told us something, we say so.

Short answerThe short answer

24 companies in this report do this job. Below is what each has told us about price, warranty and terms, and what it hasn't.

Section 1Start with these three

Three full sheet excerpts to read first. Everyone else in this report follows in the table and the list below.

Section 2What to compare before you call

Ratings tell you whether past customers were happy. These six details tell you what you're agreeing to. Under each one is how many of the 24 companies in this report told us.

Total price and what it includes

Ask whether the quote includes permits, materials, cleanup and any equipment. A low number that leaves out part of the job isn't a low number.

Disclosed by 0 of 24 companies below

Deposit at signing

Know the amount before the first meeting. In many states a large deposit comes with legal deadlines for permits and a start date.

Disclosed by 0 of 24 companies below

Payment schedule

Payments should follow finished stages of work, never get ahead of it.

Disclosed by 0 of 24 companies below

Warranty: what kind and how long

Structural, materials, equipment and workmanship warranties are different things. Check which one the number refers to.

Disclosed by 0 of 24 companies below

How changes are priced

Changes after signing are where budgets drift. Ask for the method in writing: fixed price per change, or cost plus a markup.

Disclosed by 0 of 24 companies below

Proof of insurance

Ask for a current certificate of liability and workers' compensation insurance, sent by the insurer, before work starts.

Disclosed by 0 of 24 companies below

Section 3Comparison table

All 24 companies, listed alphabetically; the order is not a ranking. A dashed Not provided cell means the business hasn't told us and we couldn't confirm it from a public record. Not offered means the business told us it doesn't offer it.

Ductwork & Air Quality Systems in Tallahassee: information on file, October 29, 2026
CompanyRatingTypical priceWarrantyEstimateWait timeFields on filePhone
Aaron's Heating and CoolingTallahasseeUnclaimed 4.8 (56) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot provided 1 / 22 +1 850-559-9287
Advanced Air Care Heating and CoolingTallahasseeUnclaimed 4.8 (190) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot provided 0 / 22 +1 850-688-9265
Air Control Heating & Cooling, Inc.TallahasseeUnclaimed 4.7 (271) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot provided 2 / 22 +1 850-562-1234
Barineau Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.TallahasseeUnclaimed 4.9 (2073) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot provided 2 / 22 +1 850-580-4029
Benson's Heating and Air ConditioningTallahasseeUnclaimed 4.9 (2296) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot provided 2 / 22 +1 850-317-8625
Central Heating Consultants, IncTallahasseeUnclaimed 4.9 (652) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot provided 1 / 22 +1 850-877-4136
Dirty Ducts ServicesTallahasseeUnclaimed 5.0 (829) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot provided 1 / 22 +1 850-508-5655
Donald Guy Heating & Cooling, Inc.TallahasseeUnclaimed 4.9 (328) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot provided 0 / 22 +1 850-562-6309
Eco Air Conditioning & Heating LLCTallahasseeUnclaimed 5.0 (66) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot provided 1 / 22 +1 850-668-6161
Franklin's HVAC LLCTallahasseeUnclaimed 4.8 (60) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot provided 2 / 22 +1 850-688-3581
Giddens Air Conditioning - Florida OnlyTallahasseeUnclaimed 5.0 (91) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot provided 1 / 22 +1 850-562-0300
Harper Revell Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.TallahasseeUnclaimed 4.9 (959) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot provided 1 / 22 +1 850-877-1306
High Quality Heating and Air, Inc.TallahasseeUnclaimed 4.9 (67) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot provided 1 / 22 +1 850-893-1021
John D. Jones AC, Heating & Refrigeration Inc.TallahasseeUnclaimed 4.9 (321) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot provided 1 / 22 +1 850-539-7294
Keith Lawson ServicesTallahasseeUnclaimed 4.7 (937) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot provided 1 / 22 +1 850-562-2600
Key Heating & CoolingTallahasseeUnclaimed 4.8 (248) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot provided 1 / 22 +1 850-695-4108
Mayfield Heating and Air ServicesTallahasseeUnclaimed 4.9 (114) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot provided 1 / 22 +1 850-879-3181
Parker Services, Inc.TallahasseeUnclaimed 4.8 (242) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot provided 1 / 22 +1 850-222-7722
Payne's Air Conditioning & HeatingForrest Heights/Holly HillsUnclaimed 5.0 (52) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot provided 0 / 22 +1 850-386-3324
Peaden Air Conditioning, Plumbing & ElectricalTallahasseeUnclaimed 4.9 (615) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot provided 0 / 22 +1 850-629-0028
Stanley SteemerTallahasseeUnclaimed 4.8 (1076) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot provided 0 / 22 +1 850-656-1777
Sterling Service of Florida IncKillearn EstatesUnclaimed 5.0 (545) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot provided 1 / 22 +1 850-391-0091
Tallahassee Air ConditioningTallahasseeUnclaimed 4.5 (50) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot provided 0 / 22 +1 850-702-5550
Tony Kelly Heating & Air ConditioningTallahasseeUnclaimed 5.0 (1718) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot provided 1 / 22 +1 850-290-3673
Sources: information on file for each business (checked against documents or official records where marked), public business listings and state records. Ratings as of October 29, 2026.

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Section 4More companies in Tallahassee

The other 21, A to Z. The squares show all 22 fields we track; dashed ones are not provided. Each name opens the full sheet. How we collect and check this

Section 5Cost and local facts

Local facts: Leon costs, fees and rules

What public records add to the prices on each sheet: local costs, figures and the rules every quote has to meet.

Local facts for Tallahassee
FactFigurePeriodSource
Cooling degree days per year2,758 (Annual cooling degree days (base 65°F), a measure of how much air conditioning a climate needs; NOAA station Tallahassee (USW00093805), about 6 miles from the city center point.)1991–2020 normalsNOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020
Days a year at 90°F or hotter103 (Average number of days per year with a high of 90°F or more; NOAA station Tallahassee (USW00093805), about 6 miles from the city center point.)1991–2020 normalsNOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020
Median home value$294,400 (Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077).)2020–2024U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Homes built before 199053.3% (51,828 of 97,245 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built).)2020–2024U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Households in Tallahassee85,311 (Occupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003.)2020–2024U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Atlantic hurricane seasonJune 1 to November 30 (An average season (1991–2020) has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes.)1991–2020 climate periodNOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology
Florida air-conditioning contractor classesClass A or Class B (Class A has no size limit; Class B covers systems up to 25 tons of cooling and 500,000 Btu of heating.)2026 Florida StatutesFlorida Statutes s. 489.105 (definitions)
Check an HVAC contractor's licenseFlorida DBPR license search (Search by name or license number for certified (CAC) and registered (RA) air-conditioning contractors and their status.)live lookupFlorida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
State license for HVAC contractingRequired: state-certified or registered contractor (A person must be certified or registered to engage in the business of contracting in Florida (s. 489.113(2), F.S.). Air-conditioning and mechanical contractors are licensed by the DBPR Construction Industry Licensing Board; check a contractor's license status at myfloridalicense.com.)2026 Florida StatutesFlorida Statutes s. 489.113; Florida DBPR license search
Median year homes were built1988 (Half of all housing units were built before this year (ACS table B25035).)2020–2024U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Owner-occupied homes40.6% (34,661 of 85,311 occupied homes are lived in by their owners (ACS table B25003).)2020–2024U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Tallahassee residents204,902 (Population estimate for July 1, 2025 (incorporated place).)July 1, 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates
Average summer high91.5°F (Normal daily maximum temperature for June to August; NOAA station Tallahassee (USW00093805), about 6 miles from the city center point.)1991–2020 normalsNOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Figures from public sources. Sample figures show what our live public-data feed will fill in; they are not real counts.

Section 6Questions to ask before you sign

Each question matches a field on our sheets. If a sheet says Not provided, this is where to ask.

  1. Ducts, air quality or both?Have the answer ready before you ask for quotes; it changes the price.
  2. Size of the home?Have the answer ready before you ask for quotes; it changes the price.
  3. Any allergy, mold or humidity concerns?Have the answer ready before you ask for quotes; it changes the price.
  4. What exactly is in the price?Get a line-by-line list: permits, materials, equipment, disposal and cleanup.
  5. How much is the deposit, and what are the payment stages?Each payment should be tied to finished work you can see.
  6. How do you price changes after I sign?Fixed written price per change, or cost plus a markup? What is the markup?
  7. Which warranty covers what, and for how long?Ask for the warranty document itself, and whether it transfers if you sell the house.
  8. Who does the work?Which parts are done by your own crew and which by subcontractors, and are the subcontractors licensed?
  9. Can I see your license and a current insurance certificate?Check the license yourself on the state's license lookup, and ask the insurer to send the certificate.
  10. What happens if I cancel?Before permits, after permits and after work starts: what do you keep, and what do you refund?
  11. When could you start, and what delays the finish?Get the start date in writing, and ask how weather and inspections are handled.

Section 7Frequently asked questions

Which ductwork & air quality systems companies in Tallahassee are included here?

Every active business with enough public data is listed, so you can compare them on the same fields. We compared 24 ductwork & air quality systems companies for Tallahassee. Paid placements never change the order.

Which of these ductwork & air quality systems companies has the most reviews?

Benson's Heating and Air Conditioning, with 2296 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.

Which of these ductwork & air quality systems companies in Tallahassee has the best reviews?

Tony Kelly Heating & Air Conditioning has a 5.0 rating from 1718 public reviews, the highest on this page.

Are these ductwork & air quality systems companies licensed?

8 of the 10 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 ductwork & air quality systems companies in Tallahassee?

Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

Section 8Contact businesses

Ask up to three companies for a quote, or for the details their sheets are missing. We send your request only to the businesses you tick.

Which businesses? (up to three)

We share your details only with the businesses you tick. We may be paid a fee when a request is sent; it doesn't change any sheet, order or label.

Section 9Areas and related reports

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