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title: Emergency AC Repair in Tampa: The 3 Best | Local Three
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# The 3 Best Companies for Emergency AC Repair in Tampa

2027 Edition

Updated October 29, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/)

In short

Of the 71 companies for emergency ac repair we reviewed in Tampa, these three had the strongest records: 4,990 public reviews between them, averaging 4.9 out of 5.

Local Three editors · October 29, 2026

## The short answer

For emergency ac repair in Tampa, call **Fontana Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning** , **Rolando's H.V.A.C.** or **The Comfort Authority** first. We chose them from 71 local companies on rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business.

## Our 3 selections for emergency ac repair

Editor's Pick

### [Fontana Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning](https://thelocalthree.com/business/fontana-brothers-heating-air-conditioning-tampa/)

**4.9** from 1194 reviews

Based in

Tampa

Coverage

Based in Tampa

#### Why we picked them

The strongest overall record of the 71 companies for emergency ac repair we reviewed in Tampa: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together.

Checked Oct 2026

- State license

Request a quote [Call +1 813-252-1226](tel:+18132521226)[Website](http://www.fontanabrothersair.com/)

Selection 02

### [Rolando's H.V.A.C.](https://thelocalthree.com/business/rolando-s-h-v-a-c-tampa/)

**4.9** from 1837 reviews

Based in

Tampa

Coverage

Based in Tampa

#### Why we picked them

A steady public record: 4.9 from 1837 reviews.

Checked Oct 2026

- State license

Request a quote [Call +1 813-373-6804](tel:+18133736804)[Website](https://www.rolandoshvac.com/)

Reader Favorite

### [The Comfort Authority](https://thelocalthree.com/business/the-comfort-authority-tampa/)

**4.9** from 1959 reviews

Based in

Tampa

Coverage

Based in Tampa

#### Why we picked them

More client reviews than any other selection: 1,959 of them, averaging 4.9 out of 5.

Checked Oct 2026

- State license

Request a quote [Call +1 813-461-4819](tel:+18134614819)[Website](https://www.thecomfortauthority.com/)

Beyond the three

## More companies for emergency ac repair in Tampa

Other Tampa companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 71 in all for this work.

- [Air Titans HVAC](https://thelocalthree.com/business/air-titans-hvac-tampa/) 4.9 · 2,925
- [Bright Air Duct Cleaning](https://thelocalthree.com/business/bright-air-duct-cleaning-tampa/) 5.0 · 389
- [Eskimo Bros A/C & Heating](https://thelocalthree.com/business/eskimo-bros-a-c-heating-tampa/) 4.9 · 782
- [SSI Services](https://thelocalthree.com/business/ssi-services-sanford/) 5.0 · 312
- [Alvarez Plumbing & Air Conditioning](https://thelocalthree.com/business/alvarez-plumbing-air-conditioning-tampa/) 4.8 · 2,748
- [Home Therapist Cooling, Heating, and Plumbing](https://thelocalthree.com/business/home-therapist-cooling-heating-and-plumbing-tampa/) 4.8 · 936
- Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating 4.8 · 1,256
- Florida Energy Water & Air 4.8 · 1,933
- [Home Service Heroes](https://thelocalthree.com/business/home-service-heroes-tampa/) 4.8 · 2,729
- Plan B A/C 4.9 · 374
- Progressive Air Systems, Inc. 4.8 · 948
- Grable Plumbing & Air 4.8 · 904
- Bea Cool AC 5.0 · 224
- [FL HVAC Team](https://thelocalthree.com/business/fl-hvac-team-tampa/) 5.0 · 147
- Stellar Cooling Services 5.0 · 173
- Air Rescue 4.7 · 2,098
- One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating 4.7 · 4,686
- Red Cap Plumbing, Air & Electric 4.7 · 7,828
- Gulf Coast Air Systems 4.8 · 498
- [American Air Authorities](https://thelocalthree.com/business/american-air-authorities-tampa/) 5.0 · 116
- [Jack Rabbit Tampa](https://thelocalthree.com/business/jack-rabbit-tampa-tampa/) 4.8 · 476
- Sunstate Mechanical Contractors, Inc. 4.9 · 177
- Dynasty AC 4.9 · 161
- [Sears Heating and Air Conditioning](https://thelocalthree.com/business/sears-heating-and-air-conditioning-tampa/) 4.7 · 631
- All American Home Services 4.9 · 125
- Strada Services 4.8 · 285
- Acme Electrical Services 4.9 · 116
- Veterans AC & Heat Inc. 5.0 · 88
- Priority Cool Solutions 5.0 · 70
- Protek Heating & Cooling 4.9 · 140
- Hometown Heating and Air 4.7 · 470
- [Tampa AC Services Inc](https://thelocalthree.com/business/tampa-ac-services-inc-tampa/) 5.0 · 71
- Grande Aire Services Inc. 4.9 · 104
- Velocity Air Conditioning 5.0 · 61
- Rise HVAC & Plumbing 4.9 · 70
- Expedited Heat & Air 4.8 · 117
- Blue Collar Heating & Cooling 5.0 · 45
- Bosch Air Conditioning & Contractors Inc. 5.0 · 43
- Sun Air Services 4.6 · 259
- Superior Air Conditioning & Refrigeration 4.7 · 185
- Blue Peak Air Conditioning 5.0 · 33
- Alaska in Florida 5.0 · 38
- Air Now Air Conditioning & Electric 4.7 · 294
- Bart Depury Air Conditioning, Inc 4.7 · 145
- Suncoast Breeze Air Conditioning & Heating INC. 5.0 · 27
- Lombard Air Conditioning LLC 4.8 · 53
- Spechrome 5.0 · 30
- Merricks AC Repair Tampa 5.0 · 23
- Vinson Heating and Cooling 4.9 · 31
- CC Christian LLC 5.0 · 20
- Top Notch Heating and Air 5.0 · 17
- [Frank Gay Commercial Services](https://thelocalthree.com/business/frank-gay-commercial-services-tampa/) 4.4 · 325
- Emergency Air Conditioning Contractors 4.9 · 20
- Bubble Tampa Air Duct 5.0 · 15
- Air Turbulencia INC. 4.6 · 32
- Hunter & Sons Heating & Cooling 4.9 · 14
- Melo Air 4.4 · 126
- Air Strike Cooling 4.5 · 77
- Full Service Air Conditioning Services 4.9 · 13
- Air-O Force 1 Heating and Cooling Systems Inc. 4.5 · 50
- Air Control Services, Inc. 4.5 · 30
- Cox Building Services, Inc. 4.3 · 220
- Universal Air & Heat 4.2 · 320
- IC Mechanical, LLC 4.4 · 19
- AAA Airwaves, Inc. 4.3 · 30
- MaintenX International 4.2 · 106
- Harper Limbach - Tampa 4.1 · 11
- ACE Heating and Cooling 4.0 · 21

At a glance

## The three, side by side

Comparison of the selected emergency ac repair in Tampa

| | 01 Fontana Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning | 02 Rolando's H.V.A.C. | 03 The Comfort Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Editor's Pick | – | Reader Favorite |
| Rating | 4.9 · 1194 reviews | 4.9 · 1837 reviews | 4.9 · 1959 reviews |
| In business | – | – | – |
| Budget | – | – | – |
| Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask |
| License | Checked Oct 2026 | Checked Oct 2026 | Checked Oct 2026 |
| Based in | Tampa | Tampa | Tampa |

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.** 71 companies for emergency ac repair in Tampa, 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 · Hillsborough

## Tampa, 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 Tampa International Airport (USW00012842), about 4 miles from the city center point.

3,928

[NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-annualseasonal/1991-2020/access/USW00012842.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 Tampa International Airport (USW00012842), about 4 miles from the city center point.

94

[NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-annualseasonal/1991-2020/access/USW00012842.csv) · 1991–2020 normals

Median home value: Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077).

$420,400

[U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25077?g=160XX00US1271000) · 2020–2024

Homes built before 1990: 101,687 of 182,425 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built).

55.7%

[U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25034?g=160XX00US1271000) · 2020–2024

Households in Tampa: Occupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003.

166,278

[U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25003?g=160XX00US1271000) · 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 emergency ac repair in Tampa: 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.

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Questions

## Questions about emergency ac repair in Tampa

How did the editors choose these emergency AC repair companies in Tampa?

Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 71 emergency AC repair companies for Tampa. Paid placements never change the order.

Which of these emergency AC repair companies in Tampa has the best reviews?

The Comfort Authority has a 4.9 rating from 1959 public reviews, the highest on this page.

Are these emergency AC repair 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 emergency AC repair companies in Tampa?

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

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- [Furnace & Heating Repair](https://thelocalthree.com/tampa/furnace-repair/)

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