Sunday, May 3, 2015

We get a lot of calls from people wanting equipment estimates over the phone. The problem with phone estimates is that each company gives pricing on different brands of equipment with different levels of warranty and service. It is the responsibility of the customer to investigate the performance and ratings of any brand of equipment that is being considered for purchase & installation. So just because one company gives you a lower estimate than another does not always mean you are getting a better deal. Talk to your neighbors, friends and family to get more familiar with the brands of central heating & air conditioning equipment that best suites your needs and budget. There are many other factors that go into the consideration of new equipment. SEER is a major factor which is the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio and the industry minimum for new equipment as of January 2015 is 14 SEER. The state of Florida has allowed contractors & suppliers to sell and install 13 SEER equipment until July of 2016 in order to deplete current stock. The higher SEER the equipment is the lower your power bill is but the price will be higher. The benefit of higher SEER is saving money and the equipment will eventually pay for itself. Other factors to consider are equipment size and warranty. The wrong size equipment can cause premature failure of high power bills. Most equipment comes with 10 + years warranty and others may only come with 5 years. Ask questions and get multiple estimates before making a decision. Remember your hotline to comfort is 727 470-COLD. Here at Kennedy Cooling & Heating we care about your comfort!

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Air-Conditioning & Heating repairs can be very stressful if you hire the wrong company! All you want is to have your central air system fixed so you can go on about your day. If you hired the wrong company then they probably sent a maintenance technician who only cares about selling you a new system or accessories that you don't need or want! Some of those technicians will even go as far as to lie and tell you that your system is not repairable. Then they will tell you that it will cost you $X amount of dollars to replace which is more than likely way too much to replace your system. A second opinion can save you big if you call the right company. In most cases your existing air-conditioning & heating system can be repaired but the cost of the repairs can be expensive. If your facing a costly repair then you need to look at the cost of  the repair and what kind of warranty it comes with. Next you need to compare the cost of installing a new system to the cost of the repair. If you have a 10 year old system and you need to have the compressor replaced for $1200.00 compared to spending $3200.00 for a new system then in my opinion you should replace your system. If you spend big money to repair an old system then other problems can occur in the near future due to the fact that these systems are designed to only last so many years. If you live near the beaches then the life of your system is greatly reduced. To avoid a headache and frustration just call (727) 470-COLD and speak with an expert about your options. We understand that sometimes the repair is your only option due to financial restraints. From all of us here at Kennedy Cooling & Heating we wish you the best of luck with your HVAC issues and hope that you call us to solve them for you! Have a great day!

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Did you know that a Manual J Calculation has to be performed before every AC installation? If your contractor sells you a system without performing the calculation then your new system is not up to a code and you will fail inspection. More than likely you will end up with too small or too big of an AC system which will result in higher energy bills and repeat service repairs because your system needs to be sized perfectly for your home. If you have the wrong size system in your home then the system cannot operate the way it was designed and it can fail prematurely. So call KCH today and let professionals install the right equipment for your home or business in timely fashion.

Friday, August 9, 2013

I know most of you out there have been approached by an AC tech in your home who tells you that you have mold in your duct work. He then tells you that the black stuff behind your air vents is mold but the truth of the matter is that black stuff is painted fiberglass duct board which was manufactured that way so you don't see anything behind the air vent! Any question you may have about what an AC tech has told you can be answered honestly here at Kennedy Cooling & Heating. So before someone gets the best of you call us so we can get what is best for you.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013


Welcome to Kennedy Cooling and Heating... Give Us A Call: (727) 470-2653
Truck2SmlKennedy Cooling & Heating offers residential and commercial Air Conditioning and Heating, Repair & Installation services. We offer top-notch products and services at affordable rates; combined with a level of customer service that will exceed your expectations. Quality heating and cooling products are just where we begin. The technicians at Kennedy Cooling & Heating are trained and equipped to handle Air Conditioning, Heating, and Ventilation Services, Sales, and Installation. Estimates are always free. Kennedy Cooling & Heating is State Licensed CAC1817077 & Insured. We're focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to exceed your expectations. With a variety of offerings to choose from, we're sure you'll be happy working with us. Look around our website and if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us. WE APPRECIATE YOUR INTEREST AND LOOK FORWARD TO EARNING YOUR BUSINESS! 
We serve Pinellas County and the greater Tampa Bay area:
Largo, Seminole, Clearwater, Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Palm Harbor, Tampa, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, Pinellas Park, Saint Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, Sand Key, Seminole, and more!