We provide custom HVAC design and installation across Sarasota County and Manatee County, including Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, and surrounding communities. We also serve the greater Tampa Bay area, including Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Largo, Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor, Belleair, Seminole, Pinellas Park, Tarpon Springs, and surrounding cities — for custom homes and commercial projects.

Yes. Armada Air is a fully licensed Florida HVAC contractor (License #CAC1823545) and carries comprehensive general liability and workers' compensation insurance for every project. Working with a licensed and insured contractor protects your home, your investment, and meets all Florida state requirements for residential and commercial HVAC work.

Our team works to the standards set by leading HVAC industry organizations, including ACCA Manual J load calculations, Manual D ductwork design, and Manual S equipment selection - the recognized framework for properly engineered HVAC systems. For duct cleaning, we follow the protocols of NADCA (National Air Duct Cleaners Association), considered the gold standard for duct system maintenance and hygiene. Our technicians are also trained on modern variable-speed, multi-zone, and VRV/VRF systems from leading manufacturers.

Florida has some of the toughest HVAC requirements in the country - and for good reason. The combination of constant runtime, high humidity, salt air, and hurricane risk means improper installation can lead to early system failure, mold, energy waste, and even insurance issues. A licensed contractor is required to follow Florida Building Code, pull permits, and meet manufacturer warranty conditions. Hiring an unlicensed installer often voids your equipment warranty and can complicate future home insurance claims.

Our HVAC installation service includes a comprehensive assessment, free equipment calculations, and ductwork layout plans. We ensure fast and high-quality installation tailored to your specific needs.

Our installation process is designed around precision and coordination, not rushed equipment swaps. We begin with an on-site assessment and a Manual J load calculation to determine the actual heating, cooling, and dehumidification needs of the home. Next comes ductwork design (Manual D) and equipment selection (Manual S) - making sure airflow, refrigerant lines, and equipment capacity all match the home. Once the design is approved, we schedule installation with the builder or homeowner, pull the required permits, and complete the work to Florida Building Code standards. After installation, we commission the system - testing airflow, temperature splits, refrigerant charge, and humidity performance - and walk you through how to operate it. The entire process is managed by one team, from design to startup.

For a typical Sarasota home, a straightforward system replacement takes 1 to 2 days. Full HVAC installation in new construction or a major renovation generally runs 3 to 7 working days, depending on home size, system complexity, and ductwork scope. Multi-zone systems, VRV/VRF equipment, and homes with custom architectural details often require additional time for proper design coordination and field work. We always provide a clear timeline up front so builders, architects, and homeowners can plan around it - and we coordinate closely with other trades on active job sites to avoid delays.

We are not tied to a single manufacturer. We design and install systems from all leading HVAC brands - including Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, LG, Fujitsu, Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Bryant, Rheem, GREE, Goodman, American Standard, and York - covering ducted, ductless mini-split, and multi-zone VRV/VRF systems. We also integrate indoor air quality solutions from Aprilaire, Honeywell, Santa Fe, RGF, and Broan, along with smart controls from Ecobee and Nest. Our goal is not to push a specific brand, but to engineer the right system for your home, your architecture, and your performance goals.