New HVAC in Clearwater.
Clearwater sits between the Gulf and Tampa Bay — peninsula geometry keeps dew points high from May through October. Variable-speed equipment dehumidifies at partial load here better than single-stage systems short-cycling on afternoon peaks, so the intake pays close attention to humidity goals and duct access. Our crew is routed to Pinellas County by ZIP — DBPR-certified, insured, and permitted through the local authority.
What we install in Clearwater.
Heat pumps for FL humidity.
Modern heat pumps handle Florida's year-round humidity load better than straight-cool systems. We size every unit with Manual J — no tonnage guessing.
Variable-speed AC for hot summers.
Central Florida summers demand variable-speed compressors that modulate instead of cycling hard. Min SEER2 requirement: 15 SEER2.
Hurricane-grade install standards.
Every outdoor unit is mounted and anchored to Florida wind-load code. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and document it.
A licensed crew assigned by county.
Clearwater's housing stock splits three ways: 1950s ranch homes on the bluff near the Sound, 1980s condos on Sand Key and Island Estates, and the dense 2000s rebuild west of US-19. Each one wants a different sizing conversation — slab-on-grade ranches with original returns, high-rise condo chases with building-spec limits, and tight post-Andrew stucco envelopes that overheat with an oversized unit. Duke Energy eligibility is reviewed after the saved intake identifies the home and equipment path.
Every install in PinellasCounty runs through a DBPR-certified contractor routed by ZIP. License numbers are shared at purchase — not after. You see who's coming before any payment is made.
Florida DBPR Certified · CAC1822797 · CFC050548 · Verify license
What matters only in Clearwater.
Permit in Clearwater
3–5 business days from pull to final inspection. Pulled with City of Clearwater Building & Development Services (or Pinellas County Building Services for unincorporated addresses — Belleair, Belleair Bluffs, and parts of the Beach).
Utility — Duke
Duke Energy Florida may offer incentives on qualifying high-efficiency installs. Eligibility is reviewed after intake and tied to the saved customer record.
Ductwork in Clearwater
Clearwater ductwork has two recurring problems. Pre-1970 block-construction homes on the bluff often have original metal trunks with failed interior liners, where the metal looks intact but the R-value is long gone. Post-1985 stucco homes west of US-19 run flex in unconditioned attics that has been baked for decades and crushes at the boot-to-register connection. Both get checked before we finalize a tonnage — a leaky plenum can burn 10–15% of your capacity before the register even sees it.
Florida rebates available in Clearwater.
Rebate eligibility in Clearwater depends on your utility territory, equipment tier, and address-level program availability. Duke Energy Florida territory covers most of Pinellas County, but program terms change — we check actual eligibility after your intake is saved.
We won't advertise a rebate number before we know your home. Once the intake is complete, the install desk reviews what's actually available for your ZIP, equipment path, and purchase tier.
Hales AC in Clearwater.
Hales AC routes replacement requests across Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Manatee, and Sarasota. RITA saves the home facts first, then the install desk builds the quote path.
DBPR · CAC1822797 · CFC050548 · More about Hales AC
- in the last week
Hale’s had serviced my ac units for several years, and I was well satisfied until June 3, 2025 when I renewed the service contract for the upcoming year. I requested 2 algae guard strips and paid $45 each for them along with the service contract. The technician said he would deliver the strips to me as soon as they were available. Three weeks later I called and inquired about the strips and the person with whom I spoke said he would check on it. I never heard back. I called back twice and received similar vague responses, but the strips were never delivered. I would not use this company again.
Fay Burton
- in the last week
I’m extremely disappointed with my experience with Hales HVAC, particularly given the urgency of having a non-functioning air-conditioning system in Florida. My HVAC stopped working Sunday night. Although Hales advertises 24/7 service, they were unable to send anyone out Sunday. A technician arrived Monday and determined that the compressor had failed and needed to be replaced. Unfortunately, the repair could not be completed Monday. I was then promised an appointment window of 8:00 AM–12:00 PM on Tuesday to complete the repair. That window came and went without anyone arriving. I was subsequently told the appointment would be between 12:00–4:00 PM, and I am now being told to expect someone toward the later part of that window, closer to 4:00 PM. At this point, I have been dealing with this company for two days, rearranging my schedule around appointment windows, and I still do not have a functioning HVAC system. What makes this even more frustrating is that I was quoted approximately $1,900 for labor alone to replace the compressor, not including the parts. At that price point, I believe it is entirely reasonable to expect timely, dependable service and accurate appointment windows. I understand that HVAC companies get busy and schedules can change, but when a customer has already been without air conditioning for multiple days, has been given a specific appointment window, and is paying a substantial amount for the repair, there should be a greater sense of urgency and better communication. Unfortunately, my experience with Hales so far has been neither timely nor particularly helpful. I am still waiting for the repair to be completed and will update this review based on how the company ultimately resolves the situation.
Derrick Swift
- a week ago
Was the best under prior ownership. Now, techs are hit or miss, the AI phone assistant is unsufferable, and a human being is unreachable by phone.
Eric Droblyen
What we know about Clearwater.
Field crew · Clearwater
Licensed · Insured · Local
Clearwater's housing stock splits three ways: 1950s ranch homes on the bluff near the Sound, 1980s condos on Sand Key and Island Estates, and the dense 2000s rebuild west of US-19. Each one wants a different sizing conversation — slab-on-grade ranches with original returns, high-rise condo chases with building-spec limits, and tight post-Andrew stucco envelopes that overheat with an oversized unit. Duke Energy eligibility is reviewed after the saved intake identifies the home and equipment path.
Neighborhoods we service
- Dunedin
- Palm Harbor
- Safety Harbor
- Largo
- Belleair
- Oldsmar
Clearwater homeowners ask us first.
When do I see AC quote details for my Clearwater home?
After the intake is saved. RITA starts with your Clearwater ZIP, home facts, equipment clues, comfort goals, and install constraints so the quote path belongs to an actual customer and home record instead of a public calculator page. Licensed crews still verify final fit, code requirements, and field conditions before install.
How fast can you install a new HVAC system in Clearwater?
Many Clearwater installs can move quickly once the intake, crew review, equipment path, permit, and schedule are confirmed. Straightforward replacements are usually faster than projects with ductwork, electrical, access, HOA, or specialty-equipment constraints.
What size HVAC do I need for a Clearwater home?
Size depends on your home's square footage, insulation, orientation, and ductwork — not a "1 ton per 500 sqft" rule of thumb. Clearwater's Central Florida climate zone averages high humidity and long cooling seasons, so we run a real Manual J load calculation on every job and typically land 0.5 ton smaller than what walk-in contractors quote — which is exactly what keeps your house comfortable instead of clammy.
Are NewHVACDeals installers licensed in Pinellas County?
NewHVACDeals LLC holds Florida DBPR certifications CAC1822797 (Class A Air Conditioning Contractor) and CFC050548 (Plumbing Contractor). The intake and confirmation path identifies the operating install desk or partner contractor for the actual address before booking, and work that requires a permit is handled by a properly licensed and insured crew. Verify CAC1822797 and CFC050548 on the DBPR public licensee search at myfloridalicense.com.
Which Clearwater neighborhoods do you service?
We check serviceability by ZIP first across Pinellas County and nearby Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor, Largo, and more. Anchor ZIPs we see often include 33755, 33756, 33759. If your ZIP is not listed on /ac-installation, call us at (813) 217-3600 and we will confirm coverage before the quote path is shown.
Who handles permits and inspection for an AC replacement in Clearwater?
The install desk flags the permit path before booking and coordinates with City of Clearwater Building & Development Services (or Pinellas County Building Services for unincorporated addresses — Belleair, Belleair Bluffs, and parts of the Beach) when the saved address and final scope require it. In Clearwater, that means planning around 3–5 business days from pull to final inspection where the address and scope require it. The homeowner should not have to guess which municipality, county office, HOA, or condo association has to approve the work before the crew arrives.
Can utility incentives apply to a Clearwater AC replacement?
Duke Energy Florida eligibility is reviewed after the intake is saved because incentive rules depend on the address, equipment match, efficiency rating, documentation, and installation scope. Public pages can explain the review process, but the actual eligibility path belongs to the saved customer and home record.
How do I know whether to repair or replace an older AC in Clearwater?
The decision starts with age, refrigerant type, comfort complaints, repair history, humidity control, duct condition, and whether the outdoor unit is surviving Florida runtime and weather exposure. For Clearwater, that includes this local ductwork reality: Clearwater ductwork has two recurring problems. Pre-1970 block-construction homes on the bluff often have original metal trunks with failed interior liners, where the metal looks intact but the R-value is long gone. Post-1985 stucco homes west of US-19 run flex in unconditioned attics that has been baked for decades and crushes at the boot-to-register connection. Both get checked before we finalize a tonnage — a leaky plenum can burn 10–15% of your capacity before the register even sees it. RITA captures those clues first so the install desk can separate a simple repair conversation from a replacement path that actually fits the home.
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