Home Heating and Air Conditioning Services
Cox Heating & Air Conditioning is a full service West Florida HVAC company, providing heating and cooling repair services to the greater Pinellas County area since 1958. We offer HVAC services to commercial and residential clients. We also work with builders on new construction projects.
We are a Carrier factory authorized dealer. However, we provide repair and maintenance services for all brands of HVAC equipment. Our NATE certified HVAC technicians are prepared and ready to address any HVAC need.
HVAC Service and Repair
Repair Services
Cox Heating & Air Conditioning is one of the top HVAC companies in the greater Pinellas County area because of our responsive and reasonably priced repair services. We repair all models and brands of residential and commercial heating and air conditioning equipment. Our NATE certified HVAC technicians are highly skilled and trained. Our technicians will quickly diagnose any issue and provide you with a written estimate for the repair.
Cox provides commercial HVAC repair services to various businesses in the area, including:
- Shopping Malls
- Office Buildings
- Strip Centers
- Army Bases
- Industrial Plants
- Retail Outlets
When you live and work in the West Florida climate, air conditioning is an important comfort that most residents are not willing to forgo. Cox provides emergency repair services to residential and commercial clients, 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
Maintenance Services
Cox Heating & Air Conditioning offers maintenance service agreements for residential and commercial customers in Pinellas County FL. Our HVAC experts recommend having your HVAC system professionally tuned and cleaned at least once per year. Your furnace should be tuned prior to the winter months, and your AC unit should be tuned in the spring. The Cox Maintenance Service Plan provides residential customers with a scheduled maintenance plan to ensure that their system is tuned at least once per year. Each Cox Maintenance Service Plan includes a 10 percent discount on all parts and priority scheduling for service.
System Replacement
The Cox experts recommend replacing your current air conditioning system if the unit is more than eight years old. Older A/C units are less energy efficient than the models that are available today. When you are ready to replace your old HVAC equipment, Cox is here to provide you with the information you need to choose an energy efficient unit.
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About Us
Since 1958, Cox Heating & Air Conditioning has provided expert advice and outstanding customer service to the people of Pinellas and Hillsborough counties as well as the surrounding areas. Our HVAC company has built our reputation over more than half a century by providing courteous, professional service and unsurpassed technical expertise.
We offer innovative and cost-effective comfort system solutions for our neighbors here in Florida which includes heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) service for single-family homes, retail outlets, office buildings, industrial facilities and more.
Residential and Commercial Services
We provide the following services to our customers:
- Residential Air Conditioning and Heating Installation, Service and Repair
- Commercial A/C and Heating Installation, Service and Repair
- Indoor Air Quality Control, Including Ventilation Systems, Air Purification Systems and Dehumidifiers
- Design of HVAC Systems for New Construction or Existing Structures
- Semi-annual Tune-ups of HVAC Systems
Expertise and Customer Service Are Our Priorities
We take pride in our highly-trained employees. All of our installation and service technicians are certified by North American Technician Excellence, which is the only industry-supported certification available that validates the competency of HVAC technicians. Our technicians also undergo extensive and ongoing factory training.
At Cox Heating & Air Conditioning, we build strong relationships with our customers. As part of our pledge to offer premium customer service, we have technicians available 24 hours a day, seven days a week (including holidays) for emergency repair service.
Proud To Be a Carrier Factory-Authorized Dealer
Cox Heating & Air Conditioning is part of an elite group of HVAC companies (less than 5 percent nationwide) that can claim this distinction. We have been named a Carrier factory-authorized dealer for Clearwater, St. Pete and the surrounding area.
This distinction is one that we were proud to attain, and we work hard to uphold the high standards set by Carrier, which is the world’s leading producer of innovative air conditioning, heating, refrigeration and ventilation products.
How Can We Help You?
You can rely on Cox Heating & Air Conditioning to deliver quality heating, air conditioning and ventilation products and excellent service at a competitive price. Call or contact us online.
Programmable Thermostats vs Mercury Thermostats
There’s plenty of methods for heating your home, but your thermostat can make a huge difference as to how your home is heated. Two common thermostats for regulating heat are mercury (for older homes) and programmable for newer operating systems. Although both work exceptionally well, we’ve provided some information regarding the similarities – and differences – between these methods of calculating heat in a home.
Spring Cleaning: Where to Start and How to Make it Easy for You
There’s nothing as invigorating and satisfying as thoroughly cleaning your home, and there’s no time like Spring to do so. Spring Cleaning serves several purposes: it benefits the overall health of your family, improves the appearance of your home, and allows others to benefit from the items that you no longer need or use. Follow these tips to feel productive, refreshed and ready for warm Spring weather.
Long-term Benefits of Improving Your Indoor Air Quality
With allergy season just around the corner, making sure you have good indoor air quality is surely a prime concern for many households, especially if you suffer from seasonal allergies or live with someone who does. There are several advantages in taking the extra steps to maintain an ideal indoor environment. Below are some of these reasons.
Three Common A/C Problems Most Homeowners Will Encounter Eventually
When the summer heat turns on, your air conditioner should as well. During those hot Tampa-Clearwater days, you count on having a cool home to find relief in. When untimely problems occur, resolving the issue quickly becomes your main household priority. The good news is that some A/C problems are relatively easy to take care of and don’t require the know-how of a professional. Fixing the problem yourself is not only faster, but will save you money. Learn about some common A/C problems and what steps you should take to try and remedy them.
Common A/C Problems and How to Fix Them
The following A/C problems often have a simple solution that any person can handle. If the suggested course of action doesn’t fix the problem, or if the mentioned issues don’t apply to you, professional help is likely the way to go:
- Your system isn’t cooling your home well enough. Check the air filter and replace it if it’s dirty. Or try lowering your thermostat by five degrees. If that doesn’t help, examine your evaporator coil. If it’s coated in dust, cleaning it may repair the issue. If not, your unit may not be the right size for your home. Also, be aware that achieving a very cool environment can be difficult in extreme heat.
- The A/C is running, but not cooling your air. You should starting by checking your thermostat settings. Try the heating mode on your thermostat; if that doesn’t work, it probably means the problem is in your thermostat rather than your air conditioner. Look at the indoor and outdoor coils to make sure dirt and dust aren’t interfering with the heat-exchange process. Other causes, such as a faulty compressor, will require professional help.
- The whole system just isn’t working. Look for a tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse. The last thing you can try is lowering the temperature by five degrees to see if that triggers the system’s start.
For more tips on fixing A/C problems in your Tampa-Clearwater area home, or to schedule the help of a professional contractor, please contact at Cox Air Conditioning & Heating anytime.
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Beat Heat Pump Problems Early With Regular Maintenance
When you want the most from your heat pump, don’t neglect heat pump maintenance, some of which you can do yourself. You can use a professional for the routine tasks that need to be done to keep your system performing without any potential problems or breakdowns.
Routine maintenance provides these significant benefits, improved energy efficiency, better indoor air quality, and a prolonged life span for the system.
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance
The most important thing you can do to keep your heat pump performing as it should is to check and change the air filter for the air handler regularly. Dust can build inside the air handler and the ductwork and circulate through your home’s air. A clean filter will keep your equipment and indoor air cleaner. When dust covers the evaporator coil inside the air handler, it slows the heat transfer process which will drive up heating and cooling costs.
Keeping the outdoor condenser’s coil clean also improves energy efficiency. In the winter, the coil collects the heat outdoors to warm your home and in the cooling cycle, it dissipates the heat the pump collects from your home. Clean the coil with a light spray of the hose occasionally and be sure no vegetation collects around the unit that could impede airflow through the condenser’s coil.
Professional Heat Pump Maintenance
The heat pump works hard year-round. Professional heat pump maintenance will keep your system running optimally. One of the simplest ways to manage the maintenance is with a service agreement between you and your HVAC provider that simplifies scheduling and monitors the system’s performance over time.
- Check the thermostat’s settings and recalibrate if necessary.
- Verify that the refrigerant level is within the manufacturer’s specifications.
- Clean and inspect the electrical connections, lubricating them if necessary. Dirty and loose connections present a safety issue.
- Lubricates the motors.
- Checks airflow levels and inspects the ductwork for leaks, sealing with proper materials when necessary.
For more information about the importance of heat pump maintenance, contact the pros at Cox Air Conditioning & Heating. We’ve provided HVAC services for the Tampa and St. Petersburg area since 1958.
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Your Ductwork Won’t Last Forever – When Should You Replace It?
Has your ductwork been inspected lately? If not, having it looked over is a good idea. Duct systems can show significant deterioration after as little as 10 years of use, depending upon the quality of the materials used at installation. If your duct system has been in place since the home was constructed, chances are that its design and materials were chosen with more regard for cost than quality, which means they may be developing problems that can affect air quality, comfort and energy costs in your home.
So how do you tell if your ductwork needs repair or replacement? The best way to find out is to have your duct system inspected by your HVAC technician. However, if you’re hesitant to call your HVAC contractor without knowing that there’s cause for concern, you can check for telltale signs of duct deterioration on your own.
- Do a visual inspection of exposed ducts, generally found in the attic, basement or crawl space. Pay special attention to joints and seams, looking for deteriorating duct tape, gaps where joints have loosened or seams that have come apart completely, leaving ducts disconnected. Also look for crumbling duct insulation and holes, rust or corrosion in all visible air ducts.
- Check vents in each room of the house. Rooms that have weaker airflow than others may be served by damaged, collapsed or disconnected vents. Temperature differences from one vent to another can indicate leaky ducts or spans of ductwork that have lost their insulation.
- If you discover potential problems, your next step is a professional evaluation of your duct system to determine whether it’s time to replace or repair your home’s ductwork. Typically, a duct blower test will be performed to evaluate duct performance, which uses a blower fan to pressurize the system and sensors to measure airflow, allowing your technician to calculate the rate of air leakage.
For more information on keeping your ductwork in good shape, please contact Cox Air Conditioning & Heating. We’ve been serving homeowners throughout the Clearwater, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Palm Harbor,Trinity and West Chase areas since 1958.
Your Heat Pump Blows Cold Air? Possible Reasons
On a chilly winter night, the last thing you want to feel in your Tampa Bay area home is cold air coming from your heater vents. Thanks to the mild Florida climate, you don’t need to heat your home often, but when you do, you want it to work. If your heat pump blows cold air, it could be a number of easily fixable issues.
Before you call your trusted HVAC technician, take a look at this list of common reasons your heater might not be warming your home:
- If your heat pump blows cold air immediately after starting up, that’s normal. It takes a moment for the cool air in the system to be replaced with heated air, just like it takes a few seconds for hot water to reach your sink after turning the faucet on.
- A constant stream of cold air usually means your fan is set to “on” instead of “auto.” Find your thermostat and check. When the fan is set to “auto,” it only runs when the heat pump is in its heating cycle, while “on” means the fan is running constantly.
If none of these tips fix your problem, you need to call an HVAC contractor. The complicated electronics and machinery inside of your furnace require a trained professional and specialized tools to diagnose. If you haven’t already, think about purchasing a maintenance agreement from your HVAC contractor. They’ll regularly perform preventive maintenance on your equipment so it always works when you need it.
If your heat pump blows cold air and you’d like to schedule a professional to assess it, contact Cox Air Conditioning & Heating. We proudly serve homeowners throughout the Tampa Bay area.
Why Isn’t Your Furnace Igniting?
A well-functioning furnace can make a family happy and healthy all winter. You may live in Florida, but that doesn’t mean you can’t catch colds too! However, if you’ve been having blasts of cold air through the winter or your home hasn’t been as warm as it should, it’s probably because your furnace won’t ignite.
Why Isn’t My Furnace Igniting?
A furnace that isn’t igniting could be due to a variety of issues, the most common of which involves not cleaning and maintaining the furnace properly. In some cases, the furnace is old and needs to be replaced.
- The most common reason a pilot in a furnace won’t ignite is that the opening for the flame gets dirty over time and the debris prevents the gas from easily going where it needs to. This creates inconsistent temperatures, which the flame sensor reads and usually shuts off the flame. This is most often the case of a heating unit that starts to blow warm air, then suddenly blasts cold air.
- The second most common problem is when the pilot ignition switch goes bad. When this happens, the igniter doesn’t produce the spark necessary to keep the flame lit. This is particularly problematic on models that switch the flame off when not in use.
- The next most common problem is an improper pilot flame length. This occurs when the unit vibrates and the nut that controls the amount of gas released is loosened. Tighten the thermocouple till the flame is two inches tall, or however tall the user manual of your furnace tells you it should be.
- Lastly, if everything is hooked up right and it still isn’t working, it could be a damaged gas line. This needs to be examined immediately by a qualified HVAC specialist.
If your furnace won’t ignite and you’d like professional HVAC help, contact Cox Air Conditioning and Heating. We serve homeowners throughout Clearwater, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Palm Harbor, Trinity and West Chase.
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