Air Quality Control
Air Quality Control is a full-service mechanical contractor in St. Petersburg with a focus on residential and light commercial HVAC, operating in St. Pete and servicing the Tampa Bay area since 1980. The company was founded by brothers and continues to be led by brothers Rick Vassallo and Vic Pagano, and it describes itself as veteran locally owned and operated, under new ownership since 2019 and new management since 2023. The team repairs, maintains, replaces and installs air conditioners, furnaces and heating systems, heat pumps including Carrier single phase VRF systems, and ductless mini and multi split equipment, working on all makes and models. Beyond heating and cooling, Air Quality Control handles duct cleaning and custom ductwork, indoor air quality accessories such as air filtration and UV light systems, WiFi thermostat installation, Generac home standby generators, gas line piping, and tankless water heaters. Air Quality Control is a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer, a standard that requires consistently meeting strenuous requirements for business ethics, technician training and customer satisfaction, and its technicians and installers are NATE certified, factory trained and kept current through the company's continuing education programs. On the generator side the company is a Generac Elite Dealer and an Authorized Generac Warranty Processing Center, a licensed Mechanical, LP and NG Gas Contractor with over 400 generator installations completed. AQC also designs multi system solutions and energy calculations for new construction and remodel projects, including installation of all mechanical systems and commissioning at start up, and it offers a Comfort Club membership, maintenance plans and financing.
Services
Air conditioning repair
Air conditioning maintenance
Air conditioner installation and replacement
Heating and furnace service
Heat pump installation and repair
Why choose us?
Location & hours
4582 28th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714, USA
FAQs
How long has Air Quality Control been in business?
Air Quality Control has been operating in St. Pete and servicing the Tampa Bay area since 1980. The company was founded by brothers and continues to be led by brothers Rick Vassallo and Vic Pagano, and the site notes it has been under new ownership since 2019 and new management since 2023.
What heating and cooling services do you offer?
Services include air conditioner service, repair, maintenance, replacement and installation, heating and furnace maintenance, service, repair and installation, heat pump service, installation and repair including Carrier single phase VRF systems, and ductless mini and multi split installation, service and repair on all makes and models.
Are your technicians certified?
Yes. The technicians and installers are NATE certified and factory trained, and they continue to upgrade their skills through the company's continuing education programs. Air Quality Control is also a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer, which requires meeting strenuous standards of business ethics, technician training and customer satisfaction.
Do you install home standby generators?
Yes. Air Quality Control specializes in Generac home backup generators in natural gas or LP models, installed with an automatic transfer switch and Mobile Link WiFi capability. The company is a Generac Elite Dealer, an Authorized Generac Warranty Processing Center and a licensed Mechanical, LP and NG Gas Contractor, and it has completed over 400 generator installations.
Is there extended warranty coverage on a Generac generator?
Air Quality Control offers Generac extended limited warranty plans that must be activated within 12 months of start up. The 10 year plan is $985 air cooled and $1285 liquid cooled, the 7 year plan is $765 air cooled and $985 liquid cooled, and the 5 year plan is $599 air cooled and $765 liquid cooled. Plans must be put in force within 365 days following installation, coverage begins on the 91st day following plan subscription, and proper annual maintenance per factory recommendations is required. Payment plans are underwritten by Wells Fargo Consumer Credit and require credit approval.
Can you help with indoor air quality?
Yes. The team diagnoses air quality concerns and offers accessories including air filtration and UV lights. Air purifiers work with your HVAC equipment and cycle air through the system up to eight times per hour, capturing dander, pollen, dust and 95 percent of pathogens as small as .30 microns, while UV lamps target mold and bacteria inside the equipment and have a bulb life expectancy of 9000 hours.
Do you clean and build ductwork?
Yes. Air Quality Control provides duct cleaning to remove contaminant buildup that degrades air quality and equipment performance, and it also handles the design, build and execution of custom duct systems for homes and remodeling projects where a generic layout would not deliver the right airflow.
Do you handle gas lines and water heaters?
Yes. The licensed team installs, maintains and repairs gas line piping for appliances such as stoves, clothes dryers, water heaters, pool heaters, outdoor kitchens and furnaces, completing leak and safety checks and hauling away old equipment. Air Quality Control also handles tankless water heater conversions, new installation, retrofit, upkeep and repair, and is a Rinnai authorized service provider.