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Right Away Comfort Club

One Membership. Total Peace of Mind.

Real rates, printed right here. Both plans include the $275 Premier Tune-Up — so every plan pays for itself before your first repair.

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Your AC Breaks in July. It Always Does.

In Florida, an AC system runs 2,800+ hours a year. That is three times the wear of a northern climate. Most repairs hit hardest in August — when every tech in Pinellas is already booked solid.

$839

What a non-member pays: diagnostic + tune-up + Level 2 repair + after-hours, on one visit.

The Surprise Bill

A Level 4 repair — an indoor kick starter, a circuit board, a failed motor — runs $465 to $1,050 without a plan. As a non-member, you also pay $99 for the diagnostic and full after-hours fees. On one visit, you are out $839 before the part is in the truck.

The Wait

Non-members wait. Members skip the line. When your house is 84°F and your kids are home, three days is not an option. Priority scheduling is one of the most-used membership benefits — and it costs the same as the plan.

The Preventable Failure

Over 80% of emergency HVAC calls are caused by deferred maintenance — dirty coils, clogged drains, failing capacitors that a tune-up would have caught. A Premier Tune-Up documents every component. You see what we saw. Nothing hides.

How the Comfort Club Works

1. Join today

Pick Smart Start ($16.99/mo) or Premier ($39.99/mo). Your 12-month membership activates immediately. Your technician can enroll you right now.

2. We come to you

Smart Start: one Premier Tune-Up per year. Premier: two. We document every component and send the digital report to your phone. You see exactly what we saw.

3. Everything else is cheaper

Every repair, every filter, every duct cleaning, every UV system — 20% off, automatically. Premier members also have up to $1,500/yr in repair costs covered, and diagnostics are free every time.

Why Maintenance Matters in Florida

Florida Runs Your AC Three Times Harder Than the National Average

2,800+
hours/year

A Florida AC runs more than 2,800 hours annually — versus ~900 in a northern climate. Source: DOE / industry average.

$550
included value

Premier includes two Premier Tune-Ups per year — a $275 value each, $550 total — bundled in the $39.99/mo plan.

$3,550+
first-year coverage

Premier's typical first-year value: two tune-ups ($550) + max HVAC repair allowance ($1,500) + replacement credit (up to $1,500).

Regular preventive maintenance is the single most cost-effective way to extend equipment life, maintain efficiency, and prevent breakdowns.

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Choose Your Plan

Pick Your Level of Protection

Every benefit, side by side. Most homeowners land on Premier — two tune-ups a year, repairs covered, diagnostics free.

Smart Start
COMFORT CLUB

Best for: newer systems & smart savers

$16.99/mo

one tune-up visit a year

Prefer 2 visits a year? $33.98/mo

  • Annual Premier Tune-Up included — a $275 value
  • 20% savings on all HVAC repairs
  • 20% savings on duct cleaning, filters, UV & IAQ
  • $69 diagnostics (save $30) · after-hours fees waived
  • Priority scheduling — members skip the line
  • $100/yr loyalty credit toward a new system (banks to $1,000)
  • Repair warranty extended up to 1 year
  • Dedicated member line & exclusive member promotions
THE MATH: a year of dues is $203.88 — and the tune-up alone is a $275 value. The plan pays for itself before your first repair.

Monthly by Home Size

Comfort Club Premier
1 system $16.99/mo $39.99/mo
2 systems $29.98/mo $56.98/mo
3 systems $42.97/mo $73.97/mo
Typical First-Year Value* $275+ in included service Up to $3,550+ in coverage

*Premier: two tune-ups ($550 value) + maximum HVAC repair allowance ($1,500) + replacement credit (up to $1,500). Allowances reset each membership year; amounts above your remaining allowance are your responsibility. Coverage confirmed at enrollment. 12-month term; monthly pricing is an installment plan; auto-renews annually — cancel anytime before renewal. Comfort Club: two visits/year doubles the monthly rate. Prices effective January 2026, subject to change.

By joining, you agree to a 12-month membership term billed monthly as shown. Your membership auto-renews annually unless cancelled before the renewal date. You may cancel any time before renewal by calling (727) 398-5515 or visiting memberships.halesac.com. See full membership agreement for coverage details and exclusions.

Everything That’s Included — Side by Side

Feature Comfort Club Premier ★ Most Popular
Service & Maintenance
Premier system tune-up ($275 value) 1–2 / year 2 / year
12-month drain pan treatment + digital records
Efficiency checks & priority scheduling
Diagnostics & Fees
HVAC diagnostic $69 (save $30) FREE
After-hours & weekend fees Waived Waived
Discounts & Savings
HVAC repairs 20% savings 20% savings
Duct cleanings 20% savings 20% savings
Air filters 20% savings 20% savings
UV lights & IAQ products 20% savings 20% savings
Repair Coverage
Annual HVAC repair allowance Up to $1,500/yr
Major components covered — compressor, motors, kick starters, AC electrical switches, circuit boards, relays, drain pans & fan blades
Warranties, Credits & Perks
Extended repair warranty Up to 1 year Up to 1 year
Annual new-system credit (banks up to $1,000) $100/yr $100/yr
Replacement credit if your AC is unfixable Up to $1,500
Dedicated member line · exclusive promotions · partner discounts
Members never wait — priority, front-of-the-line scheduling on every call.

*Premier: two tune-ups ($550 value) + maximum HVAC repair allowance ($1,500) + replacement credit (up to $1,500). Allowances reset each membership year; amounts above your remaining allowance are your responsibility. Coverage confirmed at enrollment. 12-month term; monthly pricing is an installment plan; auto-renews annually — cancel anytime before renewal. Comfort Club: two visits/year doubles the monthly rate. Prices effective January 2026, subject to change.

Preventive Maintenance

Essential vs. Premier — Know What You’re Getting

An Essential tune-up is what most companies call a tune-up: inspect, test, verify. The Premier is hands-on — treat, flush, clean and protect. Every Comfort Club tier includes the Premier.

ESSENTIAL TUNE-UP — the inspect-test-verify visit

  • Thermostat calibration & full condition assessment
  • Filter service & lubrication
  • Electrical tightening & kick-starter testing
  • Coil inspections + condenser rinse
  • Drain inspection & flow check
  • Refrigerant & pressure check, temp split
  • Safety verification & digital report

PREMIER TUNE-UP $275 — everything in Essential, PLUS:

  • 12-month time-release drain pan treatment — a $79 value
  • Drain line flush & vacuum — the clog killer
  • Disinfectant condenser coil cleaning (not just a rinse)
  • Fin straightening & vegetation trimming
  • Wall-penetration resealing
  • Advanced electrical + comprehensive duct evaluation
  • Noise/vibration + efficiency analysis & extended report
PRECISION TUNE-UP REPORT Every visit ends with a digital report — every component photographed and documented, sent to your phone — so you see exactly what we saw.
THE SAME VISIT, THREE WAYS TO PAY — diagnostic + Premier tune-up + a Level 2 repair
What Today Costs Non-Member Comfort Club Premier ★
Diagnostic — finding the problem $99 $69 FREE
Premier Tune-Up ($275 value) $275 INCLUDED INCLUDED
Level 2 repair (Indoor Kick Starter) $465 $372 $0 — covered
After-hours or weekend visit Full fees apply WAIVED WAIVED
First month’s membership $16.99 $39.99
TOTAL OUT THE DOOR TODAY $839 $457.99 $39.99*

THE NON-MEMBER PAID $381 MORE THAN COMFORT CLUB — ON ONE VISIT.

Premier walked out for their first month’s dues.

* Premier: repair covered by your $1,500 annual allowance. Same repair, same technician, same day — the only difference is the plan you walked in with. Membership terms on page 5.

Our Promise to Members

You Go First

Members always get priority scheduling. If we can’t get to you before non-members in your area, call us — we’ll make it right.

You See What We Saw

Every Premier Tune-Up ends with a digital report — every component photographed, documented, and sent to your phone. No black boxes.

The Plan Pays for Itself

The Smart Start membership ($203.88/yr) costs less than the Premier Tune-Up it includes ($275 value). If you do not see the value in your first year, we want to hear about it.

Your 20% Member Discount Applies To

Everything Hales Does — 20% Off for Members

Comfort Club members get 20% off all Hales AC services, products, and repairs. The more your home needs, the more the membership saves you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Smart Start (Comfort Club) and Premier?
Smart Start gives you one Premier Tune-Up per year, priority scheduling, after-hours fees waived, 20% off all repairs and services, a $69 diagnostic (versus $99 non-member), and a $100/yr loyalty credit — at $16.99/mo. Premier adds a second tune-up visit, free diagnostics every time, and up to $1,500/yr in HVAC repair coverage including compressors, motors, circuit boards, kick starters, relays, drain pans, and fan blades. It also gives you up to $1,500 toward a new AC if yours becomes unfixable. Most homeowners with a system five or more years old choose Premier because one covered repair pays for years of dues.
How does the $1,500 repair coverage work on the Premier plan?
When we diagnose a covered repair — compressor, motor, kick starter, circuit board, relay, drain pan, or fan blade — the cost of parts and labor is applied against your annual $1,500 allowance. You pay $0 up to that limit per membership year. The allowance resets at the start of each 12-month term. Any repair cost above your remaining allowance is your responsibility. We confirm coverage at enrollment. Exclusions apply; see membership agreement for full details.
Is there a contract? What if I want to cancel?
Membership is a 12-month term. Monthly pricing is an installment plan — it is not a subscription you can cancel mid-month. You can cancel any time before your annual renewal and your membership will remain active through the end of your paid term. We do not offer prorated refunds for mid-term cancellations.
My system is new — do I really need a membership?
Smart Start is designed for newer systems. The tune-up keeps your manufacturer's warranty conditions met, catches early installation issues, and gives you priority access for the life of the plan. The $275 Premier Tune-Up alone costs more than a full year of Smart Start dues ($203.88). Even if your system never has a repair, the plan pays for itself.
What does "priority scheduling" actually mean?
When you call as a member, your service request goes to the top of the dispatch queue. During peak demand — July and August, when every AC in Pinellas is running all day — the difference between member and non-member wait times can be two to three days. Members go first.
Does the membership cover multiple systems?
Yes. Additional systems are billed at an additional rate: Comfort Club adds $12.99/mo per extra system (1 visit) or $25.98/mo per extra system (2 visits); Premier adds $16.99/mo per extra system. The $1,500 repair allowance on Premier applies per system enrolled.

Not Ready to Call? Request Enrollment.

Prefer to handle it now? Call (727) 398-5515 or visit memberships.halesac.com.

Your AC Will Need Service. Be Ready When It Does.

Join the Right Away Comfort Club today. The tune-up alone is worth more than the first year. Everything else — the savings, the coverage, the priority — is a bonus.

By joining, you agree to a 12-month membership term billed monthly as shown. Your membership auto-renews annually unless cancelled before the renewal date. You may cancel any time before renewal by calling (727) 398-5515 or visiting memberships.halesac.com. See full membership agreement for coverage details and exclusions.

12-month term · auto-renews · cancel before renewal · prices effective January 2026