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Reliable Heating Solutions in Columbus and Surrounding Areas
When winter hits Columbus, having a properly functioning heating system isn’t just about comfort—it’s about staying safe and warm. Since 1986, The Waterworks has been delivering expert heating repair, maintenance, and installation services to homes and businesses across Columbus, Ohio, and surrounding areas. Whether you need a seasonal tune-up, emergency repairs, or a full system upgrade, our certified HVAC technicians ensure your system runs efficiently all season long.
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When Should You Repair or Replace Your Heating System?
Your heating system often shows signs of trouble before a complete breakdown. If you notice any of the following, it’s time to call a professional HVAC contractor:
- Inconsistent Heating – Some rooms feel too hot, while others stay too cold.
- Strange Noises – Banging, rattling, or whistling sounds could signal a problem.
- Rising Energy Bills – An inefficient system uses more energy, costing you more each month.
- Frequent Cycling – Your furnace or heat pump turns on and off too often.
- Unusual Odors – Musty or burning smells can indicate serious issues.
Ignoring these warning signs can lead to costly repairs or even a complete system failure. Our expert technicians will diagnose the issue and recommend the best solution—whether it’s a simple repair or a full system replacement.
Does Your Heating System Need Professional Maintenance?
Just like a car, your furnace, heat pump, or ductless heating system needs regular maintenance to perform at its best. Over time, dust, debris, and wear-and-tear can reduce efficiency and lead to unexpected failures.
Signs You Need a Heating Tune-Up:
- Weak or reduced airflow
- Higher-than-normal heating costs
- Difficulty maintaining a consistent temperature
- Odd smells or sounds coming from the system
A professional heating system inspection and cleaning can help prevent costly breakdowns, improve efficiency, and extend the life of your system.
Full-Service Heating Solutions in Columbus
At The Waterworks, we offer a wide range of heating services to keep your home or business warm all winter long:
- Furnace Repair & Replacement – Fast, reliable fixes and energy-efficient upgrades.
- Heat Pump Repair & Maintenance – Keep your heat pump running at peak efficiency.
- Geothermal Heating Solutions – Cost-effective and eco-friendly heating for long-term savings.
- Ductless Heating Services – Flexible, energy-efficient options for homes without ductwork.
- Seasonal Furnace Tune-Ups – Preventative maintenance to keep your system running smoothly.
- Furnace Installation – Expertly installed, high-efficiency heating systems tailored to your needs.
- Commercial HVAC Services – Customized solutions for offices, retail spaces, restaurants, and more.
- Smart Thermostat Installation – Improve energy efficiency with modern temperature control technology.
Regular maintenance and professional servicing reduce the risk of unexpected breakdowns and help you save on heating costs. Schedule your service today!
Commercial Heating Services for Businesses in Columbus
We understand that businesses have unique heating needs, and an inefficient system can lead to uncomfortable employees, dissatisfied customers, and increased energy costs. The Waterworks provides customized commercial HVAC solutions for a variety of industries, including:
- Office Buildings – Ensure a comfortable and productive work environment year-round.
- Retail Spaces – Keep customers comfortable, even during high foot traffic.
- Restaurants – Maintain kitchen efficiency and dining comfort with well-balanced heating.
- Healthcare Facilities – Temperature-controlled air for patient comfort and safety.
- Industrial Facilities – Reliable climate control for warehouses, factories, and production areas.
Whether your business needs routine maintenance, system upgrades, or emergency repairs, our team has the expertise to keep your commercial heating system running efficiently.
Proudly Serving Columbus & Surrounding Areas
The Waterworks serves metro, suburban, and rural areas across Franklin, Delaware, Licking, Fairfield, Pickaway, Madison, and Union counties. Our service areas include:
- Columbus
- Dublin
- Westerville
- Gahanna
- Hilliard
- Newark
- Pickerington
- Powell
- Reynoldsburg
- Upper Arlington
- Grove City
- Grandview Heights
- Bexley
- Beechwold
- Blacklick
- Clintonville
- German Village
- Lewis Center
- London
- Polaris
- Short North
- Victorian Village
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Since 1986, The Waterworks Plumbing, Drain, Heating & Cooling has been the trusted choice for homeowners and businesses across Central Ohio. Our unwavering dedication to providing reliable, top-quality plumbing, drain, and HVAC services has earned us the trust of our community and numerous five-star reviews. Discover why our customers continue to rely on us for all their service needs.
Most reliable plumbing service in Columbus. Pricing is fair, technicians are friendly and seem to really care about fixing your situation long-term.
JonLe’s team does a fantastic job. Always friendly, clean up afterwards and respects taking care of your home. The unit is working great!
Came within 2 hours of call. Sam was professional and very competent. He and Waterworks were great!
Eric and another gentleman were my service providers. They were helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. I would recommend them to anyone with a drainage or plumbing issue.
Great service from beginning to end. The person who answered the phone was friendly and explained everything regarding our emergency service call. Ryan the technician was kind,courteous,knowledgeable and had us up and running in no time. I highly recommend the Waterworks!
Michael came to our home today to fix a slow leak under our kitchen sink. He ended up looking at a strange sound emanating from the tub faucet in our master bathroom, quoting the replacement of several sump pumps, and a drain repair. All those quotes arrived the same day. In a world that seems to have forgotten service excellence, I give Michael and Waterworks an A+ for today’s performance.
We had issues with out lift station at one of our communities and they were able to come to the same day. Very friendly and professional. I highly recommend them!
We've used Waterworks' services for many years and they're consistently professional, timely, courteous, and proficient. Most recently, Lonnie delivered great service and advice; greatly appreciated! You may find a cheaper way to go, but for my money, they are my go to.
Frank was very knowledgeable when reviewing my situation and made great suggestions. I went with a split ductless system. The install team were highly skilled, friendly, fast, and very tidy!
Service was scheduled in a timely manner. Technician Mat Ball did a thorough evaluation of our kitchen sink drain issue and tub handle issue. He demonstrated professionalism, expertise and care. There have been no issues since the fixes were completed. We will definitely be calling on The Waterworks & Hetter Heating and Cooling again should we experience any future plumbing or HVAC problems.
Jonle installed my two units back in 2002, handled two heat outages and when time came replaced the heating units last year. I recommend them to family and friends for the quick straight forward service they provide at a reasonable price.
Chad does a great job. He's very thorough and explains everything well. We recently moved and Chad worked on the system at our previous residence. Thus, it was comforting to have him again at our new home. We've always had the HVAC annual maintenance contract. It's a great value and JonLe calls us to schedule. So we don't have to remember. Great to work with. Thank you!!
I called Waterworks because the plumbers who did our home inspection scope couldn't find the exterior clean outs and saw ponded water, but couldn't jet due to weather + finished basement. Waterworks has the equipment necessary to locate their scope. Michael called to let us know his ETA, and also to clarify our concerns and hear what was going on and what the likely costs were going to be. Once there, he was able to use his equipment to confirm that there was no exterior clean outs, and that there was no clog causing the ponded water, and was able to map out the location of the sagging pipe. We're waiting on quotes for what repair would look like. 5/5 stars for finding what the other plumbers could not. Sure, the other guys cost 15% less, but I still needed a second plumber visit, so it didn't save me anything.
Kevin came again to clean out our basement pipe which has been invaded by tree roots. He was professional, polite, neat, and cleaned up everything nicely when he was done. He explained everything to us and took time for questions. He has a very pleasant personality and we look forward to having him come to our home again for this service next year. We highly recommend Waterworks!
Outstanding! On time. Knowledgeable. Professional. Courteous. Responsive. I'm definitely a return customer.
I had an emergency backup that I needed cleared same day. I have used other companies in the past that resolve the problem at a low cost but want to come out later and sell expensive fixes. The experience with Waterworks was that they wanted to fix the drain blockage to the best of their ability at that time. If further work needed done it could still be evaluated, but there was more than a bandaid on my current issue.
Excellent work. Have a 30+ year history with this company and has always been top notch!
Excellent customer service. Schedule 6 month maintenance like clock work. Service men always kind helpful and professional. Women who answer telephone always professional as well. Highly recommend
Got appt quickly and easily online. Technician was actually EARLY after calling to ask if it was ok. He was friendly and efficient. Showed me exactly what the problem was…even showed me the part he was replacing and explaining why!
Technician was knowledgeable and person able. Listened to the information I provided to him to diagnose the issue. This service was performed on a Saturday so there was an extra charge but for the emergency service it was a reasonable amount. I will be using this company in the future.
Yessey is amazing awesome a tech who got our issues fixed promptly, efficiently, professional, friendly, and put under-sink boxes of cleaning products back under the sink where my old old body doesn't have to balance them myself!! Thank you WaterWorks !!! I we hadn't had these issues, the two vanities' plumbing were ready to break of as he worked them - oh, what a bigger mess we would have had!! We can hardly get to and from the floor to do many tasks any more and Yessey helped us IMMENSELY!! THANK YOU!!! Today, Ryan showed me how to change the filter on the water system we'd had out in. It was new, different style - i didnt want a water mess for doing it incorrectly. The 2nd reason for the appointment was to fix the leak on a bath sink faucet, ended up having to install a new faucet i had purchased in case that would be the fix. Ryan had to run out for a couple supplies, got back, installed the faucet and was on his way into the cold! Really appreciated his diligence. Thank you, Waterworks!!
The Waterworks company (A local Columbus Ohio company) delivered fast, professional service and provided a dependable solution when my sump pump failed and flooded my basement. The technician clearly explained all available options and costs, helping me make an informed decision on the spot. He replaced the old pump and completed the new installation that same afternoon—efficient, thorough, and stress-free. Thanks Waterworks for five (5) star service in my moment of crisis! You saved the day.
Reliable service. Nobody likes to deal with toilet issues. The service tech (Sam) was very professional, letting me know upfront what the problem was, how he was going to fix it.
Had a new hot water heater installed. The Waterworks team diagnosed the issue, helped me choose the right water heater, removed the old one (and took it with them), and then installed the new one. I will be calling the Waterworks for any plumbing needs we have. Solid and reliable. Courteous people too.
Responded within a short time from my call to repair a leaking water line, repaired the leak and another corroded line. Excellent work and very friendly technicians.
I have used Waterworks for years for all my plumbing needs. Their technicians are skilled and experienced. I’ve always received excellent service. Recently, I had the valve to the main water line replaced. The two technicians sent did an excellent job and quickly with no mess.
We’ve always been happy with Jonle. Our service rep Dan, is very knowledgeable and we always ask for him for our annual maintenance.
Had JonLe out for a furnace service and started a maintenance plan with them. Very professional and informative and focused on just what I needed and did not try to upsell.
I was unable to get my furnace to come on over the weekend. I called Jonle Monday morning and they came out that afternoon. Todd my technician explained to me in depth what the issue was and had the part needed. He had my furnace back up & running in less than an hour!! This customer service is the one of the many reasons I've been a Jonle customer for over 30 years!
Technician Andrew was very professional and thorough. Will definitely continue to use your company for my plumbing needs.
Technician Collin found the issue and corrected it within minutes. Shut off valve was hard to find, but he knew where it was and took care of it. I also asked for a quote to fix some minor issues and he provided the quote in a timely manner. He was professional, helpful, knowledgeable and kind. Would highly recommend them!
Always on time. Have had their maintained program for years always do a great job
Just had a great experience with Cornell from the Waterworks. Figured out the problem, had a temporary solution within 30 minutes so that we could function, came back the next day to fix it for good (well, as much as plumbing can be fixed "for good"!).
On time. Professional and fixed what I could not fix. I would use them again. 90 day warranty is a nice touch that gives piece of mind.
Techs spent about an hour troubleshooting my problem, then explained it throughly. Greatly appreciated.
I learned quickly that some companies do not do plumbing for manufactured homes. WHY???? Ivan came to my home about 5A.M. quickly took care of the problem and taught me a few things in the process. He was very kind and understanding. I would ask for Ivan again.
Aaron will forever now be my first call when it comes to plumbing issues. He was thorough, responsive, and got my sewer line unblocked. Another company looked at the same line several days earlier and gave an extremely expensive and aggressive solution; waterworks only did what was needed and charged a fair price. Consider me a loyal customer from here on out!