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Sears Heating & Cooling | Serving Columbus, Ohio & Surrounding Areas

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Nobody wants to be miserable in their own home—especially not in Columbus, OH, where one day it’s 15°F and snowing sideways and the next it’s 90°F with 90% humidity. Your house should feel like your favorite hoodie: cozy in the winter, cool in the summer, and always ready. When the furnace starts banging and clanging, or the AC gives up during a Buckeyes game watch party, comfort goes out the window fast.

Call the Columbus crew that’s been fixing Ohio homes since 1950: 614-475-1800 or contact us online!  (same-day service available)

That’s where Sears Heating & Cooling comes in. We’ve been keeping Central Ohio comfortable since 1950, and we know exactly what Columbus-area homes need to survive our wild weather swings.

Here’s why your HVAC system matters more in Columbus than almost anywhere else:

  • We get real winters: Average January lows around 20°F and wind whipping off the Scioto River means your furnace is working overtime from November to March.
  • Summers are no joke: 85–95°F days with that thick Ohio humidity can make your house feel like a sauna if your AC isn’t dialed in.
  • Older homes everywhere: From Victorian beauties in Victorian Village to mid-century ranches in Upper Arlington, a lot of Columbus houses weren’t built with modern efficiency in mind—leaky ducts and poor insulation are super common.

Want to stay ahead of breakdowns and keep your bills reasonable?

Here are the maintenance moves every Columbus homeowner should be making:

  • Change your air filter every 1–3 months (seriously—do it when you pay your water bill so you don’t forget). A dirty filter makes your system work harder and kills indoor air quality when ragweed and leaf mold are flying.
  • Schedule a fall furnace tune-up and a spring AC check-up. Catching small issues early can save you from a $5,000 emergency replacement.
  • Watch for warning signs: Weird noises, rooms that won’t stay comfortable, skyrocketing electric bills, or excessive dust are all red flags.
  • Seal those drafts! Older single-pane windows and uninsulated attics are energy thieves—some caulk and weatherstripping can drop your bills 10–20%.

We proudly serve the entire Columbus metro and all the surrounding neighborhoods people actually live in:

  • Downtown, Short North, German Village, Clintonville
  • Hilliard, Dublin, Worthington, Westerville
  • Grove City, Reynoldsburg, Pickerington, Powell, and more

Our normal service area covers everything within about a 25-mile radius of our shop, but if you’re just outside that line—call us anyway at 614-475-1800 . We’ll almost always figure out a way to help.

Bottom line: Whether you need emergency AC repair in July 4th weekend or a brand-new high-efficiency furnace before the first polar vortex hits, Sears Heating & Cooling has your back. Same-day service, upfront pricing, and techs who actually grew up around here and get Ohio weather. Let’s get your house feeling perfect again—text, call, or book online today!

A Nimble & Capable Service Covering A Wide Area

Sears Heating & Cooling serves Columbus, Ohio and surrounding areas, including Dublin, Powell, Westerville, Worthington and more! Check the map below to see where we work, and if you have any questions, give us a call at 614-475-1800 today!

Recent Jobs and Reviews

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 296 customer reviews

Job Locations and Reviews

Columbus, OH - Cost to install heat pump
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Columbus, OH 43230
Pataskala, OH - Existing air condition has lost its charge. Cost to install AC. Price for new air condition.
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Existing air condition has lost its charge. Cost to install AC. Price for new air condition.
Pataskala, OH 43062
Columbus, OH - Another failed Lennox air condition. Cost to install Bryant or American Standard AC.
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Another failed Lennox air condition. Cost to install Bryant or American Standard AC.
Columbus, OH 43235
Columbus, OH - Cost to install air condition. Customer wants AC moved to the side yard as well.
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Cost to install air condition. Customer wants AC moved to the side yard as well.
Columbus, OH 43221
Columbus, OH - Cost to install heat pump
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Cost to install heat pump
Columbus, OH 43224
Westerville, OH - Cost to install furnace and air condition
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Cost to install furnace and air condition
Westerville, OH 43081
Worthington, OH - Cost to install furnace and air condition
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Worthington, OH 43085
Columbus, OH - Existing Rheem air-conditioning is leaking refrigerant. Rheem is known to have problems with their evaporator coils. Cost to install Bryant furnace and air condition.
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Existing Rheem air-conditioning is leaking refrigerant. Rheem is known to have problems with their evaporator coils. Cost to install Bryant furnace and air condition.
Columbus, OH 43214
Columbus, OH - cost to install furnace and air condition. Cost to install a humidifier.
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cost to install furnace and air condition. Cost to install a humidifier.
Columbus, OH 43224
Groveport, OH - Customer wants to replace her older Bryant AC with the newer one. Cost to install new Bryant air condition.
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Customer wants to replace her older Bryant AC with the newer one. Cost to install new Bryant air condition.
Groveport, OH 43125
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Cost to install furnace and air condition. Existing air-conditioning has lost its refrigerant and is barely cooling. Customer wants new equipment installed.
Grove City, OH 43123
Columbus, OH - Air condition is lost all of its free on charge. Cost to install a new AC. Cost to install air conditioner and move the location to the side of the yard.
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Air condition is lost all of its free on charge. Cost to install a new AC. Cost to install air conditioner and move the location to the side of the yard.
Columbus, OH 43229
Grove City, OH - Cost to install furnace and air conditioner. Cost to install humidifier.
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Cost to install furnace and air conditioner. Cost to install humidifier.
Grove City, OH 43123
Dublin, OH - Lennox compressor failed. Cost to install heat pump system.
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Lennox compressor failed. Cost to install heat pump system.
Dublin, OH 43016
Powell, OH - Cost to replace furnace and AC. Storm sent a power surge to the furnace so I gave cost to install a new furnace and air condition.
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Cost to replace furnace and AC. Storm sent a power surge to the furnace so I gave cost to install a new furnace and air condition.
Powell, OH 43065
Columbus, OH - Cost to replace a seat. Cost to install new air conditioner with furnace in an attic.
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Cost to replace a seat. Cost to install new air conditioner with furnace in an attic.
Columbus, OH 43230
Dublin, OH - AC has lost all its freon charge. Cost to install new air conditioning and furnace.
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AC has lost all its freon charge. Cost to install new air conditioning and furnace.
Dublin, OH 43017
Columbus, OH - Air condition is leaking water. They had refrigerated a few weeks ago and it’s probably leaked out by now. Cost to replace AC. Cost to install furnace and AC.
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Air condition is leaking water. They had refrigerated a few weeks ago and it’s probably leaked out by now. Cost to replace AC. Cost to install furnace and AC.
Columbus, OH 43232
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Heat Pump Installation: Replaced an aging heat pump system that had become inefficient and unreliable in both heating and cooling modes with a new high-efficiency unit. Removed the existing outdoor condenser and indoor air handler, installed the new matched system, routed updated refrigerant lines and control wiring, evacuated and charged the system to manufacturer specifications, and programmed the thermostat for optimal staging. Tested reversing valve operation in both heating and cooling modes to confirm smooth, dependable year-round comfort.
Hilliard, OH 43026
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Water Heater Maintenance: Performed a scheduled maintenance service on a tank water heater that had not been serviced in several years. Drained and flushed sediment accumulation from the tank bottom, inspected the anode rod and replaced it due to significant depletion, checked the temperature and pressure relief valve for proper operation, and tested the thermostat setting for safe and efficient output. Confirmed clean water delivery and proper recovery at multiple fixtures before completing the visit.
Powell, OH 43065
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Indoor Air Quality — HEPA Filtration Installation: Installed a whole-home HEPA filtration system for a Columbus homeowner whose family experienced worsening seasonal allergy symptoms indoors. Mounted the filter housing in the return duct system, sealed all cabinet transitions for an airtight fit, installed the filter media, and measured system static pressure to confirm airflow was not adversely affected by the upgrade. Reviewed the filter replacement schedule and maintenance recommendations with the homeowner before completing the job.
Columbus, OH 43204
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Furnace Replacement: Dispatched to replace a furnace that had been red-tagged after inspection revealed a cracked heat exchanger, making continued operation unsafe. Removed the existing unit, installed a new high-efficiency furnace with updated venting connections and gas line fittings to meet current safety standards, calibrated the thermostat controls, and ran the system through multiple heating cycles to confirm safe combustion, proper airflow, and even heat distribution throughout the home.
Galena, OH 43021
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Fireplace Repair: Arrived at a Columbus home where the gas fireplace was producing weak, inconsistent flames and the igniter was clicking repeatedly without achieving a stable pilot. Diagnosed a contaminated pilot orifice and a worn thermopile generating insufficient voltage to hold the gas valve open. Cleaned the pilot assembly, replaced the thermopile, adjusted the igniter gap, and tested multiple ignition cycles to confirm the fireplace started reliably, held a steady flame, and shut off cleanly from the wall switch.
Columbus, OH 43229
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AC Replacement: Replaced an aging central air conditioning system that had developed a failed compressor and multiple worn components, making further repair impractical. Removed the existing outdoor condenser and indoor evaporator coil, installed a new high-efficiency matched system with updated refrigerant line insulation and a new filter drier, vacuumed the line set before charging refrigerant to manufacturer specifications, and balanced airflow through the existing ductwork. Tested thermostat response and temperature split at supply vents to confirm even, efficient cooling throughout the home.
New Albany, OH 43054
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Indoor Air Quality — UV Light Installation: Installed a UV germicidal light system inside the air handler cabinet for a Worthington homeowner who reported recurring musty odors near the supply vents each spring as humidity increased. Mounted the UV lamp assembly adjacent to the evaporator coil, connected the ballast to a switched power source with a safety interlock, verified lamp activation during blower cycles, and reviewed recommended lamp replacement intervals with the homeowner before completing the call.
Worthington, OH 43085
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Josh, understand what customer service is and he is an excellent example of what it looks like. Josh, thank you for your service. Josh is also an excellent sales man.
Sandy - Columbus, OH 43204
Response from Sears Heating & Cooling:

Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a customer and helping to share the word about us. We’re here for you anytime.

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Technician was very friendly and knowledgeable. Great experience.
Anita - Columbus, OH 43227
Response from Sears Heating & Cooling:

Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a customer and helping to share the word about us. We’re here for you anytime.

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Josh was very thorough and answered all my questions. I feel better prepared to make sn informed decision.
Joe - Columbus, OH 43201
Response from Sears Heating & Cooling:

Your kind words mean a lot to us. Thanks for the positive feedback.

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My experience with the Sears team has been excellent! I first learned about Sears through my next-door neighbor who has a recent full HVAC install. My neighbor also shared her Mother and Dad have been customers since the 1950's. It is this strong devotion to excellent customer service and professionalism that has kept my neighbor and her family coming back to Sears year after year! Service after the sale is not dead with this organization! I had been having some crazy high bills over the years even before the recent Columbia Gas rate hikes and grew even more concerned over the years when I began to have strange symptoms whenever I was at home. I always felt better away from my home when I was working at the hospital. I now believe it has been low-grade symptoms of CO poisoning- as a healthcare provider I should have put this together sooner! My tech Josh was immediately able to diagnose a cracked heat exchanger that when damaged can leak CO into living spaces or start a fire. He also discovered the capacitance system is below specifications due to poor install from another company- another efficiency and safety hazard. Josh basically with his detective work saved my life from CO poisoning and possible fire as the units in my building had NEVER been serviced by the owner since 1999 install. I am so deeply grateful to Josh and his company. Also, all of my work with the office team and even VP Bryan Meier has been deeply satisfying. This is a company and team that simply loves what they do with a team they love as family- I even feel like they treated me as a family member. If I could give all the stars from heaven for this review I would do it!
Another satisfied customer! - Columbus, OH 43212
Response from Sears Heating & Cooling:

Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a customer and helping to share the word about us. We’re here for you anytime.

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Josh was amazing! Walked me through all the issues and recommendations. No pressure just great service.
Angie - Dublin, OH 43017
Response from Sears Heating & Cooling:

Thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are glad that you loved our services, our dedicated staff will be pleased to learn of your high praise.

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John did a great job explaining all issues and delivering cost effective solutions.
Louis - Columbus, OH 43220
Response from Sears Heating & Cooling:

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review!

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Josh always provides great service and really helpful information about our gas fireplace. He makes regular maintenance and repairs a wonderful service experience.
Paul - Columbus, OH 43221
Response from Sears Heating & Cooling:

Thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are glad that you loved our services, our dedicated staff will be pleased to learn of your high praise.

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Josh is very competent and a pleasure to work with!
G - Columbus, OH 43212
Response from Sears Heating & Cooling:

Your kind words mean a lot to us. Thanks for the positive feedback.

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Cody, was very professional and engaging. He was really thorough and patient about what he was doing and why. That young man (Kody), also have me very interested in purchasing a furnace surge protector….I’ll be calling the office soon about scheduling an appointment to get one installed. He should be considered a valuable asset to your company. Respectfully, Daniel
Daniel - Columbus, OH 43227
Response from Sears Heating & Cooling:

Your kind words mean a lot to us. Thanks for the positive feedback.

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The furnace part replaced costs only $25 at most, but Cody charged me $269 plus $79 for coming in to check the problem. This is highway robbery!
Frank - Columbus, OH 43229
Response from Sears Heating & Cooling:

Hi Frank-I'm sorry you feel this way. The price you paid is the cost for us to send a fully licensed and trained tech in a fully stocked truck (on a weekend no less) to your home to fix your furnace. You could have declined the price if you did not agree with it. If we only charged $25 for a repair, we would not be able to pay employees let alone offer them healthcare for them and their families. I would encourage you to call around to other local HVAC companies and compare pricing as I assure you that we are competitive, otherwise we would not still be in business after 72 years. The cost you paid covers the parts, labor, company overhead and a 10% profit. I think 10% profit is fair for the service we provide. Thanks for your comments and we wish you the best in finding another HVAC company that suits your needs.

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Thank you for the service!
Karen - Columbus, OH 43202
Response from Sears Heating & Cooling:

Your kind words mean a lot to us. Thanks for the positive feedback.

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Josh explained the issues and went out of his way to finish the job on one service call!
Bruce - Westerville, OH 43081
Response from Sears Heating & Cooling:

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review!

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We recently moved back into the area and when it comes to anything related to HVAC our choice was simple! Sears Heating and Cooling! Professional, thorough, and made appropriate recommendations given the age of our furnace. Simple transaction and confident going into the Winter.
Eric - Upper Arlington, OH 43212
Response from Sears Heating & Cooling:

Thank you for the 5 star rating. We sincerely appreciate your business.

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Josh was great. He answered all my questions and provided very good advice on a new system we plan to do next year.
Steve - Columbus, OH 43212
Response from Sears Heating & Cooling:

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review!

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Josh has come to our home twice to service our Mitsubishi mini- split. He is very thorough, professional, personable and remembered our dogs name and gave her a treat! She loves when he visits and she is picky!! We will continue to request Josh and also plan to transfer our other service needs ( ac and furnace) to Sears because of Josh. He is the Best!!
Colleen - West Jefferson, OH 43162
Response from Sears Heating & Cooling:

Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We will share this with the team to let them know to keep up the amazing work.

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