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            • Gary Air

              1891 N East Ave Sarasota, FL 34234-7669

            Business ProfileGary Air

            Air Conditioning Contractors

            Contact Information

            1891 N East Ave

            Sarasota, FL 34234-7669

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            (941) 957-0049

            Business hours

            8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
            Business Hours
            8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
            8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
            8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
            8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
            8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

            Customer Reviews

            3/5

            Average of 2 Customer Reviews

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            Customer Complaints

            1 complaints closed in last 3 years

            0 complaints closed in last 12 months

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            BBB Rating & Accreditation

            A+

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            Years in Business: 30

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            Overview

            Gary Air provides complete residential and light commercial air conditioning and heating services including 24 hour service, repairs, preventive maintenance, replacement of units, and heat pumps.

            Products & Services

            Products: Rheem, Ruud, American Standard, Comfortmaker, Trane
            Services: Residential & Light Commercial Repair and Installation services

            Business Details

            Location of This Business
            1891 N East Ave, Sarasota, FL 34234-7669
            BBB File Opened:
            4/25/1997
            Years in Business:
            30
            Business Started:
            10/1/1994
            Business Incorporated:
            9/11/1995
            Licensing Information:
            This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
            BBB records show a license number of RA0066784 for this business, issued by Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation

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            Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation

            2601 Blairstone Rd

            Tallahassee FL 32399

            (850) 487-1395

            https://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/

            BBB records show a license number of CAC1813521 for this business, issued by Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation

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            Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation

            2601 Blairstone Rd

            Tallahassee FL 32399

            (850) 487-1395

            https://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/

            BBB records show a license number of CTACB - CAC1813521 for this business, issued by Sarasota County Construction License Board

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            Sarasota County Construction License Board

            1001 Sarasota Center Blvd

            Sarasota FL 34240

            (941) 861-5214

            https://building.scgov.net/PublicPortal/Sarasota/SearchContractor.jsp#

            BBB records show a license number of CAC1813521 for this business, issued by Manatee County Construction License Board

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            Manatee County Construction License Board

            (941) 749-3047

            https://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building-permitting/contractor-licensing/contact-information.html

            BBB records show a license number of CAC1813521 for this business, issued by Hillsborough County Construction License Board

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            Hillsborough County Construction License Board

            5701 E Hillsborough Ave Ste 1140

            Tampa FL 33610

            (813) 307-1787

            https://webapps.hillsboroughcounty.org/pgm/resources/onlineservices/contractors/

            BBB records show a license number of CAC1813521 for this business, issued by Charlotte County Construction License Board

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            Charlotte County Construction License Board

            18400 Murdock Cir

            Port Charlotte FL 33948

            (941) 743-1201

            https://secureapps.charlottecountyfl.gov/CitizenAccess/

            Type of Entity:
            Corporation
            Alternate Business Name
            • Christopher Air & Heating, Inc.
            Hours of Operation

            Primary

            M:
            8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
            T:
            8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
            W:
            8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
            Th:
            8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
            F:
            8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
            Business Management
            • Mr. Gary Christopher, President
            • Ms. Diana Christopher, Vice President
            Contact Information

            Principal

            • Mr. Gary Christopher, President

            Customer Contact

            • Mr. Gary Christopher, President
            • Ms. Diana Christopher, Vice President
            • Mr. Bob Thurber, General Manager
            Additional Contact Information

            Fax Numbers

            • (941) 951-0057
              Primary Fax
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            Customer Complaints

            1 Customer Complaints

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            Most Recent Customer Complaint

            07/31/2023

            Complaint Type:
            Service or Repair Issues
            Status:
            Answered
            In June 2021 I had Gary Air install a new heat pump AC unit. The unit cost $6000. Since the unit was installed I have had to make 7 service calls to the company for various reasons. The unit freezing up, the unit not blowing cold air, the unit just not cooling the house properly. After speaking to several of their technicians and one of the gentleman that work out of the shop(***) I asked what it would take to get this resolved. They sent me a quote for $4400.00. No follow-up made. I asked to escalate this issue to the owner. I spoke to the owner on 7/20 and he advised he would be out to look at the system because he even agreed that was excessive. After he inspected the unit he advised me they put in the wrong unit. It was too big for my home and the duct work I have which is causing all the issues. ****, the owner advised me I needed a 2.5 ton unit not the 3 ton they installed. He then told me he cant get a 2.5 ton because they arent made anymore. Not true I found out. He offered me a 2.5 ton unit that was used. I told him I wasnt comfortable taking something that was 2 years old and in someone elses home. On Friday, 7/28 my unit broke again. Unit just blowing hot air. We turned off the unit about 3:15 pm and 2 messages were left for ****. No response. I called again at 6:00pm. He picked up and advised I should have called the shop for service. He then advised me he has no after hours service. I stressed we needed the air fixed. 85+ degrees in the house with 2 adults and a child. Not resolved Friday and then he phoned me on Saturday advising one if his technicians could come out. I advised someone would be at the house in 2- 3 hours to let them in. After waiting 2 hours for someone to arrive I phoned **** again. He said none of his technicians could come out. We went all weekend with no AC. When I urged him to get someone out he suggested I call another company. Im completely disgusted in this company and need a resolution. At this point I want a refund.
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            2 Customer Reviews

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            Most Recent Customer Review

            Nikita Y

            07/29/2022

            Very poor quality services. Mr. Bob has been calling me for about 2 years offering their services. When my AC broke, I called for help. A technician came and said that evaporator coil is old and a valve is broken. Then I got a home warranty and they wanted another visit so I had them come again. 2nd guy only mentioned a coil that's old, but didn't find anything broken. 2nd guy didn't charge me money even though I asked to pay, then I called their office and mentioned payment, they didn't charge me again. When I called later and asked to mention in quote that cleaning won't help (Home warranty asked for it), the lady said that they will only help me if I pay for the 2nd visit (I had offered them payment already twice at this point). She sounded as if I was refusing to pay. I paid over the phone and they didn't do anything. I called again and another lady was very irritated by my call, said she will do what I asked and hung up. Didn't do anything. Meanwhile, my AC blows hot air non-stop when completely shut down, so their 2 techs not only had different diagnoses, but also none of them was right. This whole nonsense cost me $325 with zero help. And then Bob calls me asking if I need a new HVAC. Conclusion: they can't diagnose a problem, accuse you of not paying when didn't charge you themselves, try to sell you a new unit when you only need a minor repair.
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