CARE Heating & Cooling Inc

Heating and Air Conditioning, Appliance Repair, Plumbing,

About us

If you are familiar with any of our advertising you know that these words are at the end of each and every one of our ads. But these eight words are more than just a slogan at CARE Heating and Cooling. They are our motto and the basis of our business philosophy, and the way we want to be remembered by you at the end of the day. From the beginning I wanted CARE be a different kind of company. After spending many years working for other heating and cooling companies, I became alarmed by the trends I was seeing in the residential heating and cooling industry. “Increase sales”, “raise your prices” and “make every employee a sales person” became the operating statements of many companies, leading to the biggest fraud of all: paying service technicians to sell replacement furnaces and air conditioners. In the 1980s a major manufacturer began to promote to its dealers a unique sales technique – have service technicians sell replacements. The rationale was that a service technician had the inherent trust of the consumer. If a repair was needed a service technician had ability to take advantage of that trust and offer to install a replacement system. This provided an immediate solution to an immediate problem that would lock out any competition, result in a much higher than normal selling price and much higher profits. Because companies make more money, a lot more in fact, selling you a new system rather than fixing the one you own this approach was widely adopted over the next couple of decades. To generate even more sales and profits many companies today apply a lot of pressure to service technicians to sell even more. Several local companies’ guidelines state specifically that a consumer is to be advised to replace their furnace if a repair, even a minor one, is needed whenever a furnace or air conditioner is over 10 years old. They set goals for their service technicians to turn at least 1 in 10 service calls into sales leads and pay them a commission when a unit is sold. Service technicians can also get caught up in the quest for more money, with some diagnosing problems that may not actually exist just to earn a commission. This is how “cat toys in furnaces” and “chipmunks with attitudes and power drills” became major problems. So what makes CARE Heating and Cooling different? It is my philosophy that we are in business not only to get new customers, but more importantly to keep them. Never will anyone in the service department profit by recommending to a consumer to replace their furnace or air conditioner. Not only do we offer free second opinions for a diagnosis of a bad compressor or heat exchanger, we will often second opinion ourselves when condemning equipment to be sure we have not made a mistake. If a mistake is made, it will be an honest one and we will stand behind everything we do. Lastly, you can trust us to offer you the lowest possible price on all services and installations we do. We are, and always will be, the best value in town. Thank you for considering CARE Heating and Cooling. Let us prove to you why you should call us “When you need a company you can trust.” Call CARE for the best possible service in central Ohio. Additional emails - service@careheatingandcooling.com, sales@careheatingandcooling.com.

Business highlights

31 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

HVAC Service, Maintenance & Installation. Heat Pumps, Air Conditioners, Indoor Air Quality Equipment. Carbon Monoxide Testing.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard
Financing Available

Reviews

4.81,081 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
89%
4
5%
3
3%
2
1%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 326-350 of 1081 reviews

Judy A.
03/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
On time, professional, polite, clean.
Description of Work: Replace gas furnace

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,430

Tricia T.
03/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
He was very professional and explained all of the things he performed as well. Great company to do business with.
Description of Work: Checked my furnace to see if it was runnung correctly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$39

Thomas P.
03/2015
5.0
appliance repair, electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 1 more
Excellent. Techs installed furnace and were very careful when bringing the equipment in the house. Once installed, the techs showed us how to use the new thermostat and furnace.
Description of Work: New furnace installation and thermostat

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,150

Joshua A.
03/2015
5.0
appliance repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
Woke up Sunday morning to find that our furnace was not blowing hot air anymore. After some personal troubleshooting, found that it wasn't igniting. Purchased the deal on Angie's List for Care Heating and Cooling for $35 service call, then called to schedule. Was very impressed that they answered on a Sunday morning! Diane was great over the phone, and was able to get me scheduled for first thing Monday morning. Luckily we just had an energy audit and extra insulation installed last year, so with our fireplace going, the house stayed mostly nice and warm. Craig from Care showed up at 8:10AM, was very pleasant and professional, and had the issue diagnosed within 10 minutes (bad igniter). Had the replacement part with him, quoted $140 for repair, and had the repairs done and tested for functionality within 30 minutes. Craig was great - very personable, good conversation, and clearly knew what he was doing. I will definitely use Care again! Thank you!
Description of Work: Troubleshoot non-functional furnace, suggest repairs, perform repairs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

MARK W.
03/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Only improvement would be to help me move the shelving back to original location.
Description of Work: Furnace & A/C replacement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

brian T.
03/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
ending up purchasing the annual Care plan which is a really great deal and they provided excellent service all around! The tech himself was super nice and efficient! Job well done!
Description of Work: Furnace tune up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$198

LARRY W.
03/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
During a recent string of very cold temperatures, our furnace airflow pvc intake pipe was freezing up often causing the furnace safety mechanism to activate and shut the furnace down. This resulted in a loss of heat and a lot of frustration. I contacted CARE Heating and Cooling on 2/13/15 and purchased their $34.50 trip and diagnostic offer on Angie's List. Bill from CARE came out the next day (on a Saturday!). He was very professional and quickly diagnosed the problem. Bill found that when our house was built years earlier, the builder's HVAC contractor at the time connected the air intake and exhaust pvc pipes backwards! Bill provided me with a temporary workaround so we would have heat during this very cold stretch of days and until the problem could be permanently resolved. A couple days later, I received a very timely follow-up estimate for the work from CARE Heating and Cooling. Since the cause of this problem was viewed by me to be the responsibility of the builder and their HVAC contractor when the house was built, I contacted the builder soon thereafter. The builder agreed to fix the problem at no cost to me utilizing their HVAC contractor of choice. Had the builder not agreed to fix the issue at their expense, I would not have hesitated to consider using CARE Heating and Cooling to do the work. In addition, I will not hesitate to consider using CARE for future HVAC needs.
Description of Work: Diagnosed problem with furnace intake and exhaust pvc pipes.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$34.5

Sharon E.
02/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Good. They fixed the issue in one day.
Description of Work: They replaced a coil in the air conditioner. It wasn't pushing out cool air anymore.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$84.5

Lydia B.
02/2015
5.0
auto repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
Very smooth transaction. Really nice office staff and technician (Craig). I would use them again and would recommend them to others.
Description of Work: I purchased a 1/2 price service call certificate from Angies List...which I appreciated the price break! Craig from CARE Heating and Cooling came out to check out my furnance due to a delayed ignition problem. Basically the gas turned but there was a delay in igniting so a big bang! Craig determined what part I needed, didn't have it on the truck, but promptly came back today to install. Great service!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175.5

Brian B.
02/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The service turned out very well. They were fast, efficient and professional. I would work with them again.
Description of Work: I purchased a deal for a heating diagnostic service call.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$34.5

Timothy A.
02/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Our very old furnace started blowing cold air one day. We reached out to CARE based on their high Angie's List grade and details of the reviews. I purchased an Angie's List coupon which priced our service visit at half off. The service technician was supposed to respond the following day due to bookings. However, they understood the urgency of a cold home in the winter, and fit us in on the evening of our call. The technician was friendly and knew what he was doing. Unfortunately, he had to deliver the bad news that our furnace was finished. It was a safety hazard and was leaking carbon monoxide. A sales representative was able to respond to following day to meet with my wife while I was out of town. I was then able to review the quote over the phone with the same sales rep who was helpful in confirming the best price to get us up and running. Their price was fair and reasonable when considering the substantial work being done. We went ahead and arranged for a central air unit as the rust bucket in our backyard was destined to croak soon. Within two days, the installation representatives were in our home installing the new furnace and central air. The employees represented themselves well and were very courteous. Much of the time past the sales pitch, you deal with rude and impolite installation reps. This was not the case here. They brought their own mats to cover their path through the house. It was slushy and dirty outside, but the house was only minimally affected by their constant foot traffic. By around 3:00 PM in the afternoon, heat was running through our ducts again. The last thing we really wanted to deal with was this inevitable punch to our bank account. However, we are now running a 96% efficient furnace. I know the gas bills will show a difference. While I write this, the temperature outside is 4 degrees. So I really can't help but admire the fine machine in our basement that is keeping the family warm. CARE was fast, efficient, and friendly during this entire process. They clearly understood that no one wants to drag their feet in the dead of winter with no heat. Their staff came and went with a clear understanding of what they were doing. Considering the circumstances, I don't think they could have made the process any easier for us
Description of Work: The service first responded to do a service visit. As a result, we had a whole new furnace and central air unit installed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,700

Doug D.
02/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Service man found the problem and fixed it - tuned up the furnace - everything is running well!
Description of Work: Service call - diagnostic check

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$198

Joanna S.
02/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The installers were on time, polite, did a great job and cleaned up after themselves.
Description of Work: Install a new furnace and AC.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

Todd E.
02/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
He showed me specifics as to why the furnace should be replaced. Used a camera to go into furnace to show amount of rusting and at 25.5 years old, the furnace should be replaced. Set me up with an appointment that day to get an estimate on a new furnace and A/C, which I ended up getting.
Description of Work: Diagnosed furnace and A/C to confirm they were beyond repair. Cost of repairs would come close to getting a new furnace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$34.5

Dan T.
02/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It went very well. Care Heating and Cooling fixed the problem with the furnace and even relocated the thermostat controls so they would be easier to access. Both technicians we dealt with were friendly and professional.
Description of Work: Our furnace kept going out. Another contractor we got through Angie's list recommended that we replace the furnace. I decided to get a second opinion since the unit was only 8 years old. Care Heating and Cooling replaced the blower wheel, cleaned the coils, replaced the thermostat control and sensors. Both technicians we dealt with were very professional.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,036

Will B.
02/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Excellent price, installation was well done in a difficult situation.
Description of Work: Heat pump, air handler and complete duct work to heat and cool my house, replacing old baseboard heaters.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

Matthew W.
02/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It was fine. The blower of the furnace was not working so they came and fixed it.
Description of Work: They replaced the blower of the furnace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Thomas P.
02/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Very thorough, professional, took his time, provided detailed information.
Description of Work: Furnace diagnostic.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$35

Matthew W.
02/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It was fine. The blower of the furnace was not working so they came and fixed it.
Description of Work: They fixed the blower of the furnace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Susan C.
02/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
My 19 year old furnace quit working on Sunday morning. I was convinced I'd have to replace it. I called Care Heating after reading reviews on Angie's List. They had someone answering the phones on Sunday which was great. Tim arrived Monday morning and went right to work. It didn't take him long to diagnose a bad ignitor switch. He showed me what the piece looked like and gave me a cost to replace it. While taking apart the furnace he told me it was very dirty and parts were rusty. He once again took parts out to show me. I hadn't had my furnace cleaned in over five years and had him clean it as was recommended. Tim was very thorough and explained everything he did. I feel safer knowing he tested for CO2 even the amounts going through the flue. He also told me my furnace was well made and could potentially live another 3-5 years. It shows how honest a company Care Heating is, they could have pushed me into putting in a new furnace. When I do need one I will certainly call them first!
Description of Work: Replaced ignitor switch and cleaned furnace

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

DAN D.
01/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Great experience from quote to install to follow up service call. Sales representative explained recommendations and answered all questions thoroughly and intelligently. Quick turnaround for installation, even though this was not an emergency -- the old furnace was still operational. There was a defect in the new furnace that caused a vibration when the fan operated. A service rep was out the next day to diagnose it and a new part was ordered and installed the following day. Very prompt resolution of an issue that was outside of their control.
Description of Work: Installed new high efficiency furnace and A/C

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,645

Ralph L.
01/2015
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
See above. One Problem-salesperson made error in measuring and missing additional items needed for installation causing tension on morning of install.
Description of Work: Initially-annual check which found a crack in heat exchanger. Secondly-bought new 96% efficiency furnace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Jo S.
01/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The sales person told me it wold take all day to do the install. Two installers were here by 8.30 am and finished by 2.15 pm. They worked quickly and cleaned up nicely.
Description of Work: Replaced furnace and air conditioning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500

Response from CARE Heating & Cooling Inc
Thank you for the kind review! It is always our goal to exceed your expectations. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know. Kind regards, Mike Wiens, President - CARE Heating and Cooling

Sherri S.
01/2015
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Andy and Ben were right on time. They were friendly and professional. They worked all day straight through until the work was done. Even on one of the coldest days of the year.
Description of Work: Replaced furnace and air conditioning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,900

Response from CARE Heating & Cooling Inc
Not even the coldest days of the year will stop us from taking care of you. If there is ever anything we can do for you, please let us know. Kind regards, Mike Wiens, President - CARE Heating and Cooling

WILLIAM N.
01/2015
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Technician came out and discovered the problem.Told me I was lucky because the distributor was open and could fix it today. I waited all day. Finally called. Secretary informed it was closed , but could pay extra for shipping to get it the next day. I declined. I waited three days before the heater was fixed. No heat in winter for three days.
Description of Work: Repair heater.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$995

Response from CARE Heating & Cooling Inc
Dear member, With no comments on this review we are not sure why we are deserving of these poor grades. Would you please explain so we can work to improve our service in the future? Please email us at service@careheatingandcooling.com or call 614-841-1555. Kind regards, Mike Wiens, President - CARE Heating and Cooling

Contact information

5750 Chandler Ct., Westerville, OH 43082

https://www.careheatingcooling.com

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
H13088
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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Heating and Air Conditioning,
Appliance Repair,
Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Heating Oil,
Energy Efficiency Auditing

FAQ

CARE Heating & Cooling Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

CARE Heating & Cooling Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available
Yes, CARE Heating & Cooling Inc offers free project estimates.
No, CARE Heating & Cooling Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, CARE Heating & Cooling Inc offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, CARE Heating & Cooling Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, CARE Heating & Cooling Inc offers warranties.
CARE Heating & Cooling Inc offers the following services: HVAC Service, Maintenance & Installation. Heat Pumps, Air Conditioners, Indoor Air Quality Equipment. Carbon Monoxide Testing.

Contact information

5750 Chandler Ct., Westerville, OH 43082

https://www.careheatingcooling.com

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM