Ybor City’s brick streets and historic cigar factory buildings make it unlike anywhere else in the region, with small original cigar worker cottages sitting alongside converted factory buildings now serving as lofts and condos. Both building types come with HVAC challenges that a standard residential home simply does not face.
Egberts Electric and Air Conditioning approaches Ybor City with the specialized care its historic buildings require.
Small original cottages throughout Ybor City often have HVAC systems added well after the home’s construction over a century ago, and that retrofit process rarely produces the same performance as equipment designed into a home from the start. Our technicians are experienced working within these tight, historic floor plans.
Converted factory buildings present their own challenges, with high ceilings and open layouts requiring a different diagnostic approach entirely.
Former cigar factories converted into residential lofts have soaring ceilings and thick masonry walls that change how a system needs to be sized and configured compared to a typical home. Ductless solutions often make more sense in these spaces than traditional ducted systems.
We evaluate each Ybor City property’s specific architecture before recommending equipment, since a standard approach rarely fits here.
Historic cottages throughout Ybor City tend to have less modern insulation and sealing than newer construction, which means their systems often work harder to maintain comfortable temperatures. That extra demand adds up over time without regular attention.
Routine maintenance helps these older systems continue performing despite the building’s original, less efficient construction.
Tony, who owns a converted loft in a former cigar factory, noticed his system struggled to cool the space evenly given its unusually high ceilings. Our technician recommended a ductless solution better suited to the building’s open, vertical layout than the ducted system that had been installed previously.
After the new installation, Tony’s loft finally reached a comfortable, even temperature throughout the space.
Ybor City’s unique buildings deserve a team that understands their unusual demands. Here is what residents and property owners can expect.
We help preserve Ybor City’s character while delivering real comfort.
Yes, with careful planning that respects the home’s original structure and layout.
Twice a year is recommended given the added demands of older construction.
Yes, we provide emergency service throughout Ybor City at any time of year.
