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Top Rated Dayton HVAC Company
Our Watkins Heating & Cooling team is passionate about knock-your-socks-off service. Our Dayton location has 4.9 stars on over 900 Google ratings. Across our 3 Southwestern Ohio locations, we have 4.9 stars on Google from over 3,000 reviews. This gives us the highest overall rating of any HVAC company in the Dayton area. We're also thrilled to have the Better Business Bureau recognize our exceptional business practices with the Eclipse Award for Integrity. Check out our latest reviews from our Dayton customers below!
"Very professional. Inspection is comprehensive. They show up on time and the work is superior quality. Prices were better than competitors and they did not try to over-sell. I highly recommend this company.”
Tim N. Dayton, Ohio
Same-Day Emergency Air Conditioning Services
What You Get From Watkins
Transparent, Expert Advice
Up-Front, Competitive Pricing
Fixes Done Right the First Time
Our Dayton, Ohio HVAC Warehouse
Watkins Heating & Cooling is proud to be a local, family-owned business serving the Dayton, Ohio community for over 30 years.
HVAC services have been the family trade for three generations – Dave Watkins (grandpa) served in the Air National Guard, where he was trained in HVAC and eventually started a commercial company with his three sons.
Randy and his son David shifted their focus toward bringing incredible HVAC service to families and homeowners, and in 2001, Watkins Heating & Cooling moved into our Dayton, OH location. What began as a tiny family business has grown into a busy team of over sixty people. But you'll still see those in our Dayton office working the “Watkins Way” through compassion, integrity, and personalized customer service.
Many other A/C technicians in the industry focus their training on high-pressure sales instead of actual HVAC repair! Watkins techs are given in-house training at our Dayton location that is 100% focused on identifying potential problems with your HVAC system and mastering how to perfectly tune it to save you money. Watkins HVAC technicians are employees instead of subcontractors, meaning you’ll work with a highly-trained expert who can repair your system in no time.
We start by only hiring the most high-integrity individuals to create lasting connections with our customers. Then, our in-house trade school provides a broad spectrum of HVAC training to ensure these incredible people are equally exceptional service technicians.
If you stop by our Dayton, OH warehouse, you'll see our employees in training sessions, learning the latest ins and outs of cooling and heating services. You'll also see our team of customer service representatives and researchers creating connections and plans for customers like you.
Cities We Serve in the Dayton Miami Valley Region
Beavercreek, Bellbrook, Centerville, Dayton, Fairborn, Germantown, Kettering, Miamisburg, Moraine, Spring Valley, Sugarcreek Township, Washington Township, West Alexandria, West Carrollton, Woodbourne-Hyde Park, Xenia
a Dayton Customer Story: New Ductwork & HVAC System
The PROBLEM: Here's one of our favorite stories from a recent job we did in the Dayton, OH area! This customer's three-story Dayton home had serious temperature issues with hot and cold spots throughout the house. They were operating on an exceedingly old oil furnace and A/C that were struggling to keep the three floors of their home warm in the winter or cool in the summer. On top of the failing HVAC system, the ductwork in this house had been poorly sized and constructed, causing numerous issues.
The PROCESS: This customer had an out-of-date AC and Rheem oil-fired furance and they were set on moving to an entirely electric system for the convenience and energy efficiency. They initially decided to go with a different HVAC contractor who claimed to have all the answers. But when that other company showed up to install the new system, they couldn't figure out how to make it work with the layout and told the customer there was nothing they could do.
The SOLUTION: Left in a lurch by the other HVAC contractor, this customer reached back out to us at Watkins. Our experts quickly did an assessment of their home and put their heads together to find a solution. Our team walked the customer through how we could do the job and the major changes that would need to be made to the ductwork. We also gave them an aray of options and quotes for a new electric furnace and heat pump installation. They took what we said, shopped around, and concluded that we had the best plan and price for the job!
The RESULT: A team of Watkins technicians went hard to work drawing up a plan to re-size and re-run the poorly constructed ductwork and replace their outdated furnace and AC. After some major, innovative reworking of the duct system and installing a new high-efficiency electric furnace and heat pump, this customer's system now runs perfectly.
Our comfort specialists set them up with a brand new Trane XR14 heat pump and TAM9 electric air handler (electric furnace). This replacement moved them from old, energy-hogging equipment to a new system with impressive energy efficiency of 14.8 SEER2 cooling efficiency and 7.8 HSPF2 heating efficiency. This will instantly save them money on their energy bill. To help their budget even more, we scored them a $500 discount on their new equipment and helped them secure payments under $100 per month for their completely new HVAC system.
During our recent check-in, the customer told us that they were ecstatic with how their new system has even temperature flowing through every floor of their house. Even just by listening to the system, they can tell how much healthier it sounds than before. Check out the incredible before and after pictures below.
A job the other guys didn't know how to do turned into another satisfied Watkins customer. Let us do the same for you.
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Dayton Nearby Now Jobs & Reviews
Recent Jobs and Reviews in Dayton, Beavercreek, Bellbrook, Centerville, Fairborn, Germantown, Kettering, Miamisburg, Moraine, Spring Valley, Sugarcreek Township, Washington Township, West Alexandria, West Carrollton, Woodbourne-Hyde Park, Xenia, OH
Dayton, Beavercreek, Bellbrook, Centerville, Fairborn, Germantown, Kettering, Miamisburg, Moraine, Spring Valley, Sugarcreek Township, Washington Township, West Alexandria, West Carrollton, Woodbourne-Hyde Park, Xenia, OH at a glance
Watkins Heating & Cooling has completed 15 jobs in Dayton, Beavercreek, Bellbrook, Centerville, Fairborn, Germantown, Kettering, Miamisburg, Moraine, Spring Valley, Sugarcreek Township, Washington Township, West Alexandria, West Carrollton, Woodbourne-Hyde Park, Xenia, OH between September 2026 and October 2026.
The 40 customer reviews shown here average 5.0 out of 5.
The most recent job was on October 3, 2026.
Recent work in this area also covers Dayton, Centerville, Miamisburg, Bellbrook and Spring Valley.
Job Locations and Reviews
Our technician Doug was professional and efficient. Watkins has been our go to HVAC provider for years and we appreciate their customer service!
Regular maintenance for a HVAC system
Easy to schedule a timely appointment on line. The tech, was friendly, courteous, thorough and explained everything he intended to do and everything he did. Great personality answered questions.
Had multiple people come out and no one could fix it. He got here figured it out and had it fixed in 30 minutes super nice and professional
Troubleshoot and repair air conditioner
Winter tune up
Regular maintenance for a HVAC system
Regular maintenance for a HVAC system
Quality inspection on a new hvac system
Free estimate on a new hvac system
Regular maintenance for a HVAC system
Regular maintenance for a HVAC system
I am a new homeowner to this house and not actually in residence yet. Daughter whomus living there called for service for a non-working furnace Chris showed up, diagnosed the problem and called me and explained what was wrong, how to fix, cost and all about Watkins sevice plans. Very pleased
Troubleshoot and repair air conditioner
Regular maintenance for a HVAC system
Regular maintenance for a HVAC system
Regular maintenance for a HVAC system
Regular maintenance for a HVAC system
Regular maintenance for a HVAC system
Quality inspection on a new hvac system
Very professional, efficient, and knowledgeable. Great experience.
Very knowledgeable and professional.
Excellent Service
Rob was so kind and thorough. His approach is not a sales pitch. He truly wants to find the best match for your needs. He made this comfortable, and understandable and answered all my questions. I would recommend Rob for any HVAC sales related questions.
very thorough
Servicemen was very helpful, on time and explained well what he had done
Excellent Service
Excellent service
Tony is very knowledgeable and explains everything he is doing.
Representative was very personable and did a great job
I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Watkins Heating & Air. From beginning to end, their professionalism, promptness, attentiveness, and level of customer care have been exceptional. Because of my professional background, I am normally someone who obtains three quotes from three different vendors before making a significant purchase. This time, however, I did my research, asked questions, and ultimately felt confident choosing Watkins — and I have not regretted that decision for one moment. A special thank you to Tim Appelbaum, who assessed my system and determined that replacement was necessary. Tim was knowledgeable, thorough, patient, and incredibly professional. He took the time to explain what he was finding, answered my questions, and walked me through the replacement options without making me feel pressured. I truly appreciated his straightforward approach and the care he took in helping me understand what was best suited for my home. Every interaction with Watkins has reinforced that I made the right choice. They were responsive, attentive to the details, and respectful of both my time and my concerns. I felt informed and genuinely taken care of throughout the process. It is refreshing to work with an organization that understands that great service is about more than the equipment — it is also about how you treat your customers. Watkins Heating & Air has exceeded my expectations, and I would confidently recommend them to anyone looking for professionalism, reliability, expertise, and outstanding customer service.
Doug and his partner were awesome. They broke everything down for me to understand and made sure I felt taken care of during this stressful time!
I have the silver plan and love that Watkins calls me to schedule when it’s time so that I don’t have to set a reminder. They come right when they are supposed to and thoroughly make sure my furnace and ac are running effectively.
Jacob was professional and friendly. Explained everything fully.
On time very courteous . Found my mistake with fuse holder checked unit showed us your service plan Gave us a detailed list of his findings and procesded with work after our approval!
Excellent
We love Watkins. Drew did an exceptional job! They are always, fast, friendly, knowledgeable and honest!
Good news: good service. Bad news: needed a new system. After 18 years, I appreciated the information before something really went wrong at the worst time.
Drew was quick to diagnose and efficient in the repair. We just moved into our new home and the A/C unit needed repair and a good cleaning. We’re “cool” again.
Very Informative and Professional. Good Product Review and Explanation
Braeden did an excellent job at our 6 month tune up. He was friendly and professional. Really went out of his way to do a good thorough job. 2 thumbs up. Very pleased with service.
Always excellent service. Jason was amazing. Fixed my AC issue. Very knowledgeable. Appreciated the call letting me know he was in his way. Great customer service. It’s why I always use Watkins.
Actually went back to the office and got me extra furnace filters!
Our AC system was not originally setup correctly and Ryan went thru everything and got it up to spec. Very knowledgeable and explained everything in detail. I am very impressed with Watkins.
We told Jim we were looking for a new unit to replace our old one in a house we had just purchased. He was courteous, pleasant, organized, and spoke to us in a way that way educational, and he noted that while most sales were for high efficiency units, they were inappropriate for our 70 year old house built on a slab. HE went over our square footage, the location of our current heating unit, and issues regarding filter, water, and exhaust. We have yet to make a decision, but told him he was clearly in the running among our 3 (so far) estimates. No service today, only estimates and evaluation.
Timely quality service.
Daniel always listens and explains. Great asset for Watkins.
Nice polite young man. Very through checking out problem, very clear explaining possible solutions.
Bryce and Caleb did an excellent job. They explained everything and answered all my questions.
Austin and August were very good. Explained everything to me. Highly recommend them.
Ryan is patient, explains things clearly, and interacted with us as customers in a polite, courteous and appropriate way. I do suggest to Watkins that a YouTube video be prepared for customers who purchase a high efficiency system with the various approaches to working with the system. Ryan made clear to me that this type of system needs to be set and then not second-guessed. Perhaps that information had been explained to me previously, but with no experience with the system, it didn't sink in. Overall, I am very satisfied with the service call and with Ryan as a representative of Watkins.
Arrived on schedule. Very polite and courteous. Great service as usual!!!
It was Daniel did a wonderful job he knows what he is doing professionally
Arrived on time and called 15 minutes prior to the appointment. One year followup systems check from the new HVAC purchased in the early fall of 2025. Friendly technician, performed thorough checks of cooling and heating systems both inside and outside the home. Answered all my numerous questions satisfactorily.
Austin did a great job!