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2026 Coil Pricing
AC Evaporator Coil Replacement Cost in Tampa Bay
The evaporator coil (also called the air handler coil or indoor coil) is where refrigerant absorbs heat from your home’s air. It’s the most common place to find formicary corrosion leaks in Tampa systems. Replacement labor is $599, plus coil part and refrigerant.
Tampa evaporator/air handler coil replacement: $599 labor. Coil part typically $400-$900 depending on tonnage and brand. Refrigerant recharge after: $95/lb x 6-9 lbs = $570-$855. Total typically $1,569-$2,354. Warranty parts reduce this significantly (Goodman/Daikin 10-year). On 10+ year systems, we often recommend evaluating full replacement. Call (813) 343-2212.
Coil & Related Pricing
Service
Price
Air Handler Coil Replacement (labor)
$599
Condenser Coil Replacement (labor)
$599
Vertical Primary Pan Replacement
$699
Horizontal Primary Pan Replacement
$799
Secondary Metal Pan Install/Replacement
$399
R-410A Refrigerant (per lb)
$95
Leak Seal + UV Dye
$449
New Copper Lines Package
$1,699
What’s Included & What Affects Price
Every coil replacement includes:
Full system diagnostic (included, FREE)
All parts sourced same-day from Tampa supply houses
1-year labor warranty, manufacturer parts warranty passed through
Clean, respectful work, shoe covers, drop cloths, no mess left behind
Written summary of work performed
Why evaporator coils fail in Tampa:
Formicary corrosion, microscopic acid leaks in copper, very common in Tampa humidity
Poor maintenance, uncleared condensate + Tampa biofilm = pan rot + coil corrosion
Factors that affect price:
Brand + model, some OEM parts cost 20-40% more than universal
Access, attic installs, tight spaces add labor time
System age/condition, older systems often need cascading repairs
Tampa-specific, humidity, hard water, and salt air accelerate wear
What we never do:
❌ Charge separate diagnostic fees on top of repair
❌ Recommend unnecessary replacements
❌ After-hours or weekend surcharges
Frequently Asked Questions
Evaporator vs condenser coil, difference?
Evaporator = indoor (air handler), absorbs heat from home air. Condenser = outdoor, releases heat to outside. Both can leak. Evaporator is more common failure point in Tampa.
Is coil under warranty?
Usually yes for 10 years on Goodman/Daikin. Parts covered, you pay the $599 labor + refrigerant + any lines/related parts.
Can a coil be repaired instead of replaced?
Small leaks can sometimes be sealed ($449 UV dye + leak seal). But formicary corrosion is usually system-wide, once one leak appears, more follow. Replacement is the durable fix.
How do I know the coil is leaking?
Low refrigerant + slow leak rate + no visible leak at outside unit or lines = probably the coil. UV dye + nitrogen pressure test confirms.
Why not just replace the whole system?
Sometimes we recommend that on 10+ year systems. Coil replacement on a system with only a few years left often costs 30-40% of a full replace.
How long does the replacement take?
Typical same-day: 3-5 hours. Access matters (attic coils take longer than closet).
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