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About Panside Heating and Air
It Started With a Hurricane and a Ruined Ductwork System
Lee Quick got his start in HVAC the hard way. A hurricane tore up his own home, he couldn’t afford to pay someone to redo the ductwork, so he did it himself. It turned out he was good at it. That’s the whole idea behind Panside Heating and Air: a local Panhandle tradesman who does honest work, tells you the truth, and treats your home like his own.
How Panside Got Started
After a hurricane tore through his home, Lee Quick had a problem a lot of Panhandle families know well: the ductwork was ruined, and paying someone to redo it wasn’t in the budget. So he did it himself. Somewhere in the middle of that job, he figured out he had a real knack for the work. Panside Heating and Air grew out of that.
Lee wasn’t new to hard work. He’d spent about 25 years across the trades before HVAC, building houses, building high-rises, wiring electrical, running remodels, and doing plumbing. HVAC ended up pulling all of it together. In his words, it’s “the culmination of every trade I’ve ever done in one shell.” That background is why he handles the complicated jobs other companies pass on, like rebuilding a rotted platform or modifying a wall to fit a new unit.
Eight years into HVAC, Lee is still hands-on for about 90 percent of his calls, doing the installs and the service work himself. When a customer calls Panside, they reach the actual technician, not a call center. Born and raised in the Panhandle, Lee is a family man with a wife and their two kids, and he built Panside to serve this community the honest way.
Heating and Cooling, Handled Right the First Time
Panside Heating and Air is your trusted source for heating and cooling in Bay County and the Panhandle, specializing in systems under 25 tons. With air conditioning making up 27% of home energy use in our humid climate, ensuring efficiency is essential.
Cooling
Fast, honest repairs when your air conditioner stops keeping up.
Properly sized, energy-efficient systems installed clean and built to last.
Heating
Get the heat back on quickly when colder weather unexpectedly arrives.
New furnace systems professionally sized and installed for your home.
Efficient heating and cooling from a single year-round comfort system.
Comfort & Response
After-hours emergency service when your comfort simply can't wait.
Catch small issues early and help prevent costly repairs down the road.
Ductless Mini Splits
Energy-efficient ductless systems professionally installed for your home.
Restore comfort quickly with dependable ductless mini split repairs.
Upgrade aging systems with modern, high-performance mini split equipment.
Indoor Air Quality
Remove airborne particles and improve the quality of the air you breathe.
Pull excess Panama City humidity out of your home for greater comfort.
Save energy and control your comfort from virtually anywhere.
Enjoy consistent temperatures throughout every room of your home.
Ductwork
Properly designed ductwork helps your entire HVAC system perform at its best.
Remove years of dust, debris, and buildup hiding inside your duct system.
Commercial & Growth
Dependable service and installations for light commercial HVAC systems under 25 tons.
Reliable heating and cooling solutions for managed properties and rental units.
Keep guests comfortable and avoid unexpected HVAC issues during every stay.
HVAC systems thoughtfully designed and installed from day one.
Our Name Is On the Work
Lee puts it simply: “My name’s on it. It’s going to be right, or it’s not going to be done.” That standard runs through every job. We take the extra time to go over the whole system, so that when we leave, the problem is fixed right the first time.
We will not tell you something is broken when it isn’t, and we won’t sell you what you don’t need. If your system can be repaired, we will tell you. If it truly needs to be replaced, we walk you through your options without pushing. That’s how you earn a customer for life instead of a quick ticket. A good experience today can turn into years of calls, referrals, and trust.
Why Homeowners and Businesses Choose Panside
You talk to the technician
When you call Panside, you reach the person who shows up and does the work, not a call center or a sales rep. Lee is hands-on for the vast majority of calls, so the person diagnosing your system is the person fixing it.
25 years across the trades
About 25 years in the trades and 8 years in HVAC means Lee handles the complex, every-job-is-different work others can't, like rebuilding a rotted platform or reworking ductwork to fit a new unit. He works on all brands, all makes, and all models.
Honest options, no upsell
We tell you what's wrong, what's not wrong, and what your real options are. No fear tactics, no pushing a replacement when a repair is the honest answer. Ask us for a second opinion any time.
Licensed, bonded, and insured
Panside Heating and Air is licensed, bonded, and insured under Florida license CAC1822416. We pull the proper permits and do the work to code, the way it's supposed to be done.
Backed by real guarantees
Every job comes with a 1-year labor warranty and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Manufacturer parts are covered for up to 10 years. We stand behind the work because our name is on it.
Clean, careful work
We treat every job like it's our own house, and we leave the work area cleaner than we found it. With 2,253+ successful repairs and installs behind us, we know how to get in, do it right, and respect your space.
Local to the Panhandle, Built for the Long Haul
Panside is a play on the Panhandle. If you’re anywhere on the Pan Side, we’ve got you covered. We serve homeowners and businesses across Panama City, Panama City Beach, Lynn Haven, Callaway, St. Andrews, Southport, 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, Sunny Hills, Ebro, the Tyndall AFB corridor, and nearby communities.
We handle residential HVAC and light commercial systems up to roughly 15 to 20 tons, and we work with property managers and vacation rental owners along 30A and the beach. For rentals, timing matters, and we know how to work around tight checkout and check-in windows. Lee’s focused on long-term relationships over quick jobs: a good experience today means we’re installing your next system in a few years, and your family’s after that.
The Standard We Hold on Every Call
We opened our doors in July 2022 and we are building our name one honest job at a time. Here is what you can count on when a Panside technician pulls into your driveway.
Lee at Panside has been a great find … I have 5 condos here in PCB and he takes care of all of them all and what is so great is that Lee is a “TRUE “ AC mechanic and technician. He’s not a part replacer he diagnosis apart gets it fixed fair price shows up on time and I am truly happy that I finally found me a trustworthy air-conditioning company.
- Jerry barber
These guys were absolutely the best!! Very professional from start to finish. Came out and looked at the problem , gave me a quote, and got me in quickly! Very honest and informative. Would definitely recommend them 10 out of 10!!
- Brittney Nichole Capps
Lee was excellent, professional and very easy to talk to. He knew exactly what he was doing and quickly resolved the issue. Unlike other owner/operators in the area… he answered his phone and showed up when he said he would. I would recommend him to anyone looking for services.
- Dana Rowe
This young man is knowledgable, punctual, experienced, excellent with diagnostics & repair. Lee was a wealth of information on preventative maintenance, as well. He will be my first call if there’s ever another issue. Fantastic Service.
- Jim Osborne
Very professional! Always on time and very efficient! 10/10
- Cheyenne Smith
10/10 would recommend Panside! Phenomenal service, easy to contact. They were quick, efficient and professional.
- Sarah McDermott
We Serve the Whole 30A and Beyond
Panside, based in Panama City, serves homes and businesses across Bay, Walton, and Washington counties. We cover neighborhoods like Pretty Bayou and beach communities of the Emerald Coast.
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Questions About Panside
Who is Panside Heating and Air?
Panside is a local Panhandle HVAC company owned and operated by Lee Quick. Lee started it after redoing the hurricane-damaged ductwork in his own home and finding out he was good at the work. Today he’s hands-on for most calls, serving homeowners and businesses across Panama City, PCB, 30A, and nearby areas.
How much experience does Lee have?
Lee brings about 25 years across the trades, including building houses and high-rises, electrical, remodels, and plumbing, plus 8 years focused on HVAC. That combined background is why he handles the complex jobs other companies won’t touch.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Panside Heating and Air is licensed, bonded, and insured under Florida license CAC1822416. We pull the proper permits and complete every install to code.
Do you really answer the phone yourself?
You do talk to the technician, not a call center. Lee is hands-on for roughly 90 percent of calls, so the person you speak with is the person who diagnoses and fixes your system.
What guarantees do you offer?
We back our work with a 1-year labor warranty and a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and manufacturer parts are covered up to 10 years. We work on all brands, all makes, and all models.
