Special to The Laker/Lutz News
Your air conditioner is the most expensive appliance in your house, and when it breaks, you want to call a company that will do everything possible to prolong its life. Bay Harbor Services is that kind of company.
Bay Harbor has recently expanded into residential services, after many successful years in commercial air conditioning sales and service.
“On the commercial side, the goal is to keep a company’s equipment going as long as possible,” said Jay Civitillo, management consultant with Bay Harbor Services. “If you’re a big-box retailer, you don’t want your A/C switched out every few years, because that’s really expensive.
Bay Harbor has taken that same philosophy to residential.
“We treat our residential customers just like we treat our commercial business,” said Civitillo. “Our goal is to keep a homeowner’s equipment running as long as possible to maximize their investment.”
With a metal shop and Riverview Crane division, Bay Harbor has an unusual depth of resources that allows it to execute its service-first approach in the residential air conditioning market.
“We try to do everything in-house as much as we possibly can,” said Tyler Wood, general manager. “Because we have our own cranes and equipment, it allows us to give better quality service and often better prices. Plus, our installers and service techs are masters in the air conditioning trade.”
One of Bay Harbor’s most popular services is its filter replacement program, especially for families with allergies.
“If you have allergies, you can put in a thicker filter. However, it’s not as straightforward as you would think because, with a thicker filter, you could impede the performance of your A/C. So it helps having a company get the right filter,” said Civitillo.
Bay Harbor also has products designed to clean a home’s air.
“It’s not just about having cool air,” said Civitillo. “We have products that focus on cleaning air, including Blue-Tube UV, that use ultraviolet blue light to kill microbes.”
Bay Harbor also installs mini-split or ductless systems for home renovations and room additions, but they recommend consulting a professional whenever any major air conditioning system changes are made.
“Mini-splits arereally popular, but many people don’t realize it is important to have an expert come out and look at your usage area, because sometimes having a bigger unit can do more harm than good,” said Civitillo.
Bay Harbor recommends performing maintenance on your air conditioner twice a year and changing the filters every two months. If it’s time to replace a unit, the company carries industry-leading Trane products, as well as Trane’s more economical line, Ameristar.
(813) 740-8662
BayHarborServices.com
Financing options are available
Published 6/19/19
