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 551-575 of 1081 reviews

Jason S.
10/2011
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
Installers were on time and professional and worked quickly and with the utmost craftsmanship
Description of Work: Installed new furnace & AC involving replacement lines, disconnect switch and condensate line.

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
$4,125

Greg O.
10/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were very good. Mark Baker was professional and understanding. He offered fair pricing and didn't try to up sell me.
Description of Work: Mark gave me an estimate for my heating unit.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Rob S.
10/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They are A’s on everything. I spend $180 for them to check both units on a yearly basis. They will be here next week.
Description of Work: I use Care Heating & Cooling Inc. for heating and air conditioning. They do our yearly air conditioning and furnace 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
$180

Elle D.
10/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Wonderful. The install took one day and went very smoothly.
Description of Work: Our furnace could have lasted another year or two but it was so rusted out we were beginning to worry about the quality of air we were breathing in our house. We have had a maintenance contract with CARE for 5 years and really our only choice to do the work. We got one other estimate and it wasn't even close to CARE's. We got a new furnace, A/C, media filter, and humidifer. We initially weren't going to do the hot water tank but after shopping a bit we realized the quote they provided us was on par so we had that installed as well. Our salesperson was very knowledgeable and didn't try to sell us what we didn't want. The installers were professional, courteous, and we couldn't be more pleased with the results. Now we have piece of mind that we are breathing quality air in our house. Thank you CARE.

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

WALTER N.
09/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They are excellent. I have used them in the past and they are always prompt and professional.
Description of Work: Care Heating & Cooling Inc came over to install a new air conditioning unit.

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
$2,325

Belinda J.
09/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The HVAC installer was on time & performed the job in a neat & orderly manner. Explained use of our new equipment after the install & showed us how to use it, change the filters, turn on the humidifier, & went over new programmable thermostat. Reasonably priced. Honest salesman.
Description of Work: New furnace & new air conditioner (Lennox high efficiency) with new humidifier & new media filter.

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
$7,500

JAMES S.
09/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The installers, arrived on time. Took off their shoes which I told them was not necessary. They put down a drop cloth, there was some issue which apparently was handled.
Description of Work: CARE Heating & Cooling, installed 2 new A/C units, and installed them in a different location. Which required moving the wiring. They did a good job of moving my belongings out of the way and cleaning up after they were done.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,600

Delmer T S.
09/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The sales staff was excellent and answered all our questions so we could make an informed decision. No sales pressure. Scott, the installer, was very neat and professional. Answered all of my questions (all day long) and made sure everything worked correctly and that I knew how to operate the new computerized thermostat. I highly recommend CARE and their employees.
Description of Work: Replacement of heater and a/c with new heat pump and auxiliary heater.

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
$9,100

Sharon L.
08/2011
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The contractor arrived on time and was very professional
Description of Work: Removed existing furnance and air conditioner and replaced with a Lennox furnance and air conditioner

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,499

CYNTHIA S.
08/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Representatives and service was all good.
Description of Work: Repaired main furnace and installed new handler by Lennox.

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
$4,000

Lisa B.
08/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Polite, unobtrucsive, did the work almost with out us even being aware they were there. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: New commercial A/C installation.

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
$3,500

christina P.
08/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
very well. the problem was identified and thoroughly explained to me. the sales rep. was very thorough as well, answered all my questions and either answered calls or returned calls promptly.
Description of Work: inspection of old hvac system and repair/replacement options. we had to wait a week to get a new central air system, but i think that was due to high demand.

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
$2,600

STANLEY M.
07/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
My heat pump stopped producing cold air July 29th 2011. I called Care Heating & Cooling Inc and the person taking my called made sure I got service quickly. The service man, a very nice polite young man, came as scheduled. After a few minutes the problem was diagnosed. A few minutes more and the problem solved. A new capacitor was needed. I chose Care after I researched angies list thoroughly. I especially liked the fixed diagnostic fee. I am glad I used their service and would recommend them. to friends and family.
Description of Work: Heat pump was diagnosed and fixed.

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
$180

Jeannine S.
07/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They removed the old and installed the new units. They also cleaned up after they were done. Everything was done in a day and they finished the job in 7 hours. They answered all my questions. I am very happy.
Description of Work: Care Heating & Cooling Inc came over to install new Lennox furnace and air conditioner.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500

Jennifer T.
07/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It went very well - they were on time, and finished according to when they estimated. They left the house clean and worked efficiently.
Description of Work: Care Heating & AC installed our new air conditioning unit.

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
$2,500

Jamie C.
07/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Our air conditioner quit working on Saturday. We called that day and scheduled an appointment for Monday. We were the first appointment, arrival time was between 8 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Larry called at 8:30 a.m. to tell me he was running 10 - 15 minutes behind. He arrived when he said he would. I told him the problem, he checked the unit, figured out which part we needed and replaced it, all within 30 minutes. Our air conditioner was up and running!
Description of Work: Our air conditioner quit working. Larry came to run a diagnostic on the unit, figured out which part quit and fixed it immediately.

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
$216

Andrea G.
07/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The company responded promptly with a quote, followed up periodically with updates on the installation date, and then arrived promptly on the day of installation. The installers were very friendly and explained any options we had regarding the air conditioner placement outside very clearly. They cleaned up the basement and outside area when they were finished. We have used Care twice now for major replacements and would not use anyone else for our heating/air conditioning needs!
Description of Work: we had a new air conditioner 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
$3,000

PATTY M.
07/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They give a six-month contract so if they come out it is cheaper. I will continue to use them.
Description of Work: I used Care Heating & Cooling to clean the furnace and they did a check-over on it.

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
$199

Fuller P.
07/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Care was originally called to Inspect our air conditioner for a leak. The technician made the assessment that a pan had rusted through. He left to find a replacement part. That same day, we received a call from a sales person who advised us that a replacement part was not available for our 24 year old air conditioner. The sales person came out and gave us an estimate for a comparable replacement air conditioner. They did not try to push a new furnace on us, nor a high-end replacement air conditioner. Instead, the sales person advised us of the approximate additional cost of doing the air conditioner and furnace separately. The difference was not significant, so we decided to wait on the furnace replacement for another time. About a week later, after the July 4 holiday, technicians arrived to replace the air conditioner and coil, They arrived on-time and got the job done in a little over four hours. They did a good job with the replacement and were neat and courteous. This is our second experience with the company. In the first experience, the technician was able to secure a replacement part for our furnace and had the entire job done within a couple hours, including leaving to secure the replacement part.
Description of Work: They inspected a leak in our air conditioner, determined that a replacement part was not available, sent a sales person to provide an estimate on a comparable new air conditioner, and then installed the new unit, replacing the old unit.

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
$2,500

Linda K.
06/2011
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Sales rep was very helpful and informative. Answered all my questions and concerns. Installers were also very professional. My only regret was that they were supposed to arrive at noon and I did not hear from them until 2PM when they called to say they would be here around 3. They arrived at 3:20PM. But that was probably worth the wait as I had received other bids that were much higher and they were insisting on doing things that I did not feel were necessary. Overall, the price was right and I felt I could trust them more than the other companies I had contacted.
Description of Work: Installed AC to addition of property which consists of 3 rooms and a half bath. Installed unit outside, coils, electrical, etc. attached to existing furnace. Added one additional vent as requested.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

JUDY S.
06/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I called at 8:30 and they were out in an hour. Everything was finished that same day!
Description of Work: They replaced the blower motor and I also purchased a maintenance contract.

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
$500

JAMES B.
06/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
When the a/c stopped working, I talked to the service tech (we had a Care service contract) who checked it out. He replaced a part and got it running again. They also came out a year or two ago and got it running by replacing a couple of parts, so I knew we were approaching the point at which it's not worth repairing. The tech did not initiate any talk about replacement, but gave me his honest opinion when asked, saying that it might be OK for a while, but the in the long-term view, the costs of repair may not be justified. At my request, they sent out a salesman to talk about new units, and it was clear he knew what he was talking about. He answered every question, and explained the pros and cons and the cost savings of replacing both the a/c and the furnace (which was working fine) at the same time. He pointed out the cost savings we would realize with the new high-efficiency furnace compared to the old one. There was no pressure - just a presentation of the facts. So I decided to replace both the furnace and the a/c. The installers came a week later, and did a superb job of removing the old units and installing the new ones. They also provided, at no additional charge, a new programmable thermostat, and explained how everything worked. Floors were covered from the front door to the basement door, so despite the rain all morning, they left the house as clean as when they arrived. I'm very pleased with Care and would recommend them to others.
Description of Work: They replaced the furnace and the air conditioner, both of which were about 17 years old.

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
$6,400

MICHAEL M.
06/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Two technicians showed up on Saturday morning at the scheduled time (one first and the other a few minutes later). I showed them where the furnace was, where the A/C lines came into the house, the breaker box, and the compressor outside. The tech explained that they would begin recovering the old freon from the broken A/C and while that was happening they would begin on replacing the coil in the furnace and running the lines. He said the installation would take about four hours. They put down cloth's on the floor to protect the tile and carpet and started the job. Normally I would be "hovering" but I had another contractor there to estimate another job. When the other contractor left I went to the basement for an update. Everything seemed to be going fine. I moved to the couch which meant they passed me on their way back and forth from the basement to the patio where the outside unit is located. They worked quietly and efficiently and gave regular progress updates on their way to and from. Within 20 minutes of the estimated completion time they announced they were done. The A/C was fired up and running. They explained what they had done, what I needed to do to make sure everything was running properly. Gave me the warranty paperwork, made sure I understood I needed to register it at the Lennox website to double my warranty and asked if I had any questions. All in all a very good experience.
Description of Work: Replaced my 18 year old central A/C system. Because of the age and changes in freon and regulations it required a complete replacement of the coils in the furnace, lines, and outside compressor. (including recovery of the old style freon in the old compressor)

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
$2,500

VALERIA D.
06/2011
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I contacted Care Heating & Cooling for a service call because the insulation inside my furnace was destroyed by a plugged condensation pipe. I was informed by Mike Wiens that they are not interested in helping me unless I wanted to purchase a new system & have it installed. I explained that I just needed the insulation replaced because we already unplugged the condensation pipe & we do not need a new system, but we were willing to pay for a full annual service since it has been a long time since we had the Heating & Cooling system serviced. Mr. Wiens told me to throw away the insulation & if we were insistent on Care Heating & Cooling doing a service call they would not charge us the normal service fee, but a much higher rate. Mr. Wiens said Care Heating & Cooling would charge us the going rate for removing & installing a new heating & cooling system starting at no less than $500.00 although our job is a very small one (the job will only take about 5 minutes to complete). I asked if he would be willing to sell us the supplies needed, but he said they don't stock it. I then requested a list of suppliers who might sell me the insulation I needed since the home supply stores are not permitted to order or stock this product. Mr. Wiens informed me that I should utilize the google search engine. Since Care Heating & Cooling were unwilling to help with a simple small service I will not contact them in the future for any other services or when we need to replace our current system.
Description of Work: I contacted Care Heating & Cooling for a service call to replace the insulation in our furnace after it was ruined due to a plugged condensation pipe and to perform an annual service call. They did not have to do anything to the condensation pipe because we already unplugged it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0


Response from CARE Heating & Cooling Inc
The member’s recap of the issues and conversation is somewhat different than what the member told me on the phone. The member’s description of the problem to me was the insulation in the sheet metal return air box under her electric air handler, not her furnace, had become soaked and the member wanted it replaced due to concerns of mold forming. What I tried to explain to the member was that the member should save her money, time and effort as the insulation as described to me was not necessary. The box under the member’s air handler was in a conditioned space (the member’s basement) and as such was not needed as far as building codes or efficiency was concerned. I also tried to explain to the member that the cost to replace the insulation would not be covered by what we charge for an annual maintenance, especially if components of the member’s system needed removed for access. If that were the case the cost could be as high as $500.00. The member then did request that we sell her the insulation. I tried to politely inform the member that we do not install internally insulated ductwork due to health concerns and do not stock the product (please refer to the members comments as to why home improvement stores do not sell this product), and I was unwilling to purchase a 200’ roll just to sell 5’. Additionally, proper training in the handling and installation of this product is required. At the member’s insistence I did provide her a list of wholesalers we do business with that carried the product, but since these companies only sold to licensed contractors the member would have better luck finding the product through a Google search. I’m sorry the member was not happy with what I had to tell her, but I don’t think we deserve an “F” for giving the member the best advise we could and trying to save them money. Mike Wiens President CARE HEating and Cooling, Inc.

Robert H.
06/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We enlisted the services of Care Heating and Cooling to replace our old gas furnace and heat pump with a new gas furnace and electric air conditioner. They arrived when specified and, although they encountered several problems they hadn't anticipated because of our quirky house, both units were installed in the time they specified. The air conditioning unit needed special wiring that the old heat pump didn't have so we contacted an electrician to do so. Since both were originally installed in March and we didn't need the air conditioner until summer, we took our time finding an electrician. When the new air conditioning unit was finally online, about 6 weeks after it had been originally installed,, the electrician said he thought it sounded funny. We contacted Care and they sent a technician out the next day - we discovered the odd sound at about 5 pm on a Friday and the Care technician, Mike Weems himself, came out to inspect the unit on Saturday. After listening to the unit, he ordered one of his workers to check out the unit the following Monday and it was discovered that the unit needed to be replaced, which Care accomplished the next day. We are extremely satisfied with both the products and service provided by Care Heating and Cooling and would recommend them to anyone. Bob Horr
Description of Work: Care Heating and Cooling replaced our 12-year old gas furnace which seemed to need constant oversight and our 20-year old heat pump with new Lennox units

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
$6,400

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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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