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AC Maintenance & Tune-Up Tallahassee · AC Maintenance & Tune-Up # The 3 Best Companies for AC Maintenance & Tune-Up in Tallahassee 2027 Edition Updated October 29, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 36 companies for ac maintenance & tune-up we reviewed in Tallahassee, these three had the strongest records: 4,336 public reviews between them, averaging 5.0 out of 5. Local Three editors · October 29, 2026 ## The short answer For ac maintenance & tune-up in Tallahassee, call **Tony Kelly Heating & Air Conditioning** , **Sterling Service of Florida Inc** or **Barineau Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.** first. We chose them from 36 local companies on rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business. ## Our 3 selections for ac maintenance & tune-up Editor's Pick ### [Tony Kelly Heating & Air Conditioning](https://thelocalthree.com/business/tony-kelly-heating-air-conditioning-tallahassee/) **5.0** from 1718 reviews Based in Tallahassee Coverage Based in Tallahassee #### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 36 companies for ac maintenance & tune-up we reviewed in Tallahassee: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - State license Request a quote [Call +1 850-290-3673](tel:+18502903673)[Website](http://www.tonykellyinc.com/) Selection 02 ### [Sterling Service of Florida Inc](https://thelocalthree.com/business/sterling-service-of-florida-inc-tallahassee/) **5.0** from 545 reviews Based in Killearn Estates Coverage Based in Tallahassee #### Why we picked them A steady public record: 5.0 from 545 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - State license Request a quote [Call +1 850-391-0091](tel:+18503910091)[Website](http://sterlingservicefl.com/) Reader Favorite ### [Barineau Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.](https://thelocalthree.com/business/barineau-heating-and-air-conditioning-inc-tallahassee/) **4.9** from 2073 reviews Based in Tallahassee Coverage Based in Tallahassee #### Why we picked them More client reviews than any other selection: 2,073 of them, averaging 4.9 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - State license Request a quote [Call +1 850-580-4029](tel:+18505804029)[Website](https://barineauac.com/) Beyond the three ## More companies for ac maintenance & tune-up in Tallahassee Other Tallahassee companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 36 in all for this work. - [Benson's Heating and Air Conditioning](https://thelocalthree.com/business/benson-s-heating-and-air-conditioning-tallahassee/) 4.9 · 2,296 - [Harper Revell Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.](https://thelocalthree.com/business/harper-revell-heating-air-conditioning-inc-tallahassee/) 4.9 · 959 - Noble Air Solutions 5.0 · 405 - [Central Heating Consultants, Inc](https://thelocalthree.com/business/central-heating-consultants-inc-tallahassee/) 4.9 · 652 - Cooper's Plumbing & Air 4.8 · 3,176 - [Peaden Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical](https://thelocalthree.com/business/peaden-air-conditioning-plumbing-electrical-tallahassee/) 4.9 · 615 - Tadlock Heating & Air Conditioning 5.0 · 199 - Todd King's Heating & Cooling 5.0 · 261 - Locke's Air Conditioning 5.0 · 161 - [Keith Lawson Services](https://thelocalthree.com/business/keith-lawson-services-tallahassee/) 4.7 · 937 - Donald Guy Heating & Cooling, Inc. 4.9 · 328 - E & B Heating and Air Conditioning 4.9 · 254 - [John D. Jones AC, Heating & Refrigeration Inc.](https://thelocalthree.com/business/john-d-jones-ac-heating-refrigeration-inc-tallahassee/) 4.9 · 321 - Watts Cooling, Heating & Plumbing 4.9 · 231 - Giddens Air Conditioning - Florida Only 5.0 · 91 - Key Heating & Cooling 4.8 · 248 - [Parker Services, Inc.](https://thelocalthree.com/business/parker-services-inc-tallahassee/) 4.8 · 242 - Mayfield Heating and Air Services 4.9 · 114 - Eco Air Conditioning & Heating LLC 5.0 · 66 - R&R Heating and Air LLC Tallahassee 5.0 · 76 - Air Control Heating & Cooling, Inc. 4.7 · 271 - Advanced Air Care Heating and Cooling 4.8 · 190 - Lawson Heating & AC Services 4.9 · 105 - AND Services 4.6 · 619 - High Quality Heating and Air, Inc. 4.9 · 67 - DC/AC Air Conditioning and Heating 4.9 · 81 - Payne's Air Conditioning & Heating 5.0 · 52 - Franklin's HVAC LLC 4.8 · 60 - Aaron's Heating and Cooling 4.8 · 56 - Bonds Elite Services, Inc. 4.5 · 60 - FAS Parts & Service 4.5 · 54 - Tallahassee Air Conditioning 4.5 · 50 - Air Solutions HVAC 4.2 · 29 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected ac maintenance & tune-up in Tallahassee | | 01 Tony Kelly Heating & Air Conditioning | 02 Sterling Service of Florida Inc | 03 Barineau Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | – | Reader Favorite | | Rating | 5.0 · 1718 reviews | 5.0 · 545 reviews | 4.9 · 2073 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Checked Oct 2026 | Checked Oct 2026 | Checked Oct 2026 | | Based in | Tallahassee | Killearn Estates | Tallahassee | Methodology ## How we selected these businesses Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies. [Read the full methodology](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) 1. **We start with everyone.** 36 companies for ac maintenance & tune-up in Tallahassee, from public listings and review platforms. 2. **We remove the risky.** No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating. 3. **We read the record.** Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm. 4. **Editors keep three.** And write down who each one suits best. Selection is never for sale. [How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/). Local facts · Leon ## Tallahassee, by the numbers Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call. Cooling degree days per year: 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. 2,758 [NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-annualseasonal/1991-2020/access/USW00093805.csv) · 1991–2020 normals Days a year at 90°F or hotter: 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. 103 [NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-annualseasonal/1991-2020/access/USW00093805.csv) · 1991–2020 normals Median home value: Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077). $294,400 [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25077?g=160XX00US1270600) · 2020–2024 Homes built before 1990: 51,828 of 97,245 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built). 53.3% [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25034?g=160XX00US1270600) · 2020–2024 Households in Tallahassee: Occupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003. 85,311 [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25003?g=160XX00US1270600) · 2020–2024 Atlantic hurricane season: An average season (1991–2020) has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes. June 1 to November 30 [NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/) · 1991–2020 climate period Public sources, checked October 29, 2026. Local guide ## Hiring companies for ac maintenance & tune-up in Tallahassee: what to know first ### Check the license Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer. ### Compare written quotes Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included. ### Ask about the warranty In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell. ### Pay in stages Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. Request a quote ## Ask our three for a price One short form, sent only to the companies you tick. Most reply within one or two working days. Send my request to We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. Questions ## Questions about ac maintenance & tune-up in Tallahassee How did the editors choose these AC maintenance & tune-up companies in Tallahassee? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 36 AC maintenance & tune-up companies for Tallahassee. Paid placements never change the order. Which of these AC maintenance & tune-up 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. Which of these AC maintenance & tune-up companies has the most reviews? Barineau Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc., with 2073 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs. Are these AC maintenance & tune-up companies licensed? 3 of the 3 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 AC maintenance & tune-up companies in Tallahassee? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. 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