Watkins Heating & Cooling

08/27/2026

With all the crazy summer thunderstorms lately, we’ve been helping a lot of customers whose HVAC systems suddenly aren’t working. ⚡

We've seen a few direct lightning strikes to outdoor units and even more power surges that fried control boards, compressors and other electrical parts.

In our blog post below, we put together some information on what lightning and power surges can do to an A/C system and what you can do to help protect it.

Check out our blog or reach out through our website and we’ll send someone out to nail down the problem and give you all your options to fix it!

Protect your air conditioner or heat pump from power surges caused by lightning. Understand AC lightning strikes and get tips for surge protection during storms.

08/17/2026

We don't JUST do air conditioner repairs in people's backyards. 🏗️

Our team was 60 feet up last week replacing parts on a rooftop A/C for a local tech business.

Whether it's in pouring rain (every day lately 😅) or beating sun, your home's backyard or your company's rooftop, our guys get the job done.

Shoutout to Ryan and Jason and for putting in the work AND sending us some great pictures from the job.

https://www.watkinsheating.com/commercial-hvac-service/

08/06/2026

Our amazing Caring Team came up with the idea to host our own School Supply Drive. 📚✏️

We know everything is expensive right now, so we wanted to help out our employees' families and community by collecting notebooks, folders, pencil pouches, pencils, and more to get ready for the new school year.

We're very lucky to work alongside people who care this much about others. Great job, Caring Team! 💙

https://www.watkinsheating.com/about/caring-team/

07/15/2026

Springboro's under a Heat Advisory with the heat index up to 102°. Make sure to...

💧 Drink lots of water!
🌬️ Stay in the A/C as much as you can.
☀️ Keep blinds & curtains closed.
🏃🏻 Save yard work, running, other outdoor stuff for late this evening or early morning.
❄️ Don't keep bumping your thermostat lower. It won't cool your home any faster.
🐶 Keep your pets inside with plenty of water.

And if your air conditioner gives out in this heat, call Watkins at (937) 748-0220 or click below.

We'll do everything we can to get you cool again as quickly as possible! Stay safe out there.

Air conditioner repair cost in Dayton & Mason from experienced HVAC technicians. $99 diagnostics, transparent pricing, expert repairs with no pressure.

07/08/2026

This review made our week! 🌟

Ann looked high and low for an HVAC company that’s been stable for years without changing owners – and she landed on Watkins.

That means the world to us in an industry where so many companies have sold to owners who don’t live in the communities they serve.

We're proud to still be locally owned and operated by our same Watkins family that started this thing 33 years ago!

We love this part of the review too. “Most importantly, there were no high-pressure sales tactics, just honest service.”

Thanks for trusting us with your home, Ann, and welcome to the Watkins fam! 🏡

https://www.watkinsheating.com/reviews/

07/03/2026

Some tips from our pros to help out your A/C on this 90° 4th of July weekend:

✅ Replace your air filter if it's dirty.
✅ Keep your blinds closed on sunny windows.
✅ Make sure your vents aren't blocked by furniture and curtains.
✅ Clear any grass, weeds, and debris crowding your outdoor unit.
✅ Don't panic if your A/C runs nonstop or can't quite reach the temp you set. That's actually pretty normal during extreme heat.

If your air conditioner does quit on you this weekend, our team is here to help!

Stay cool and hydrated, and have a safe 4th of July, from our fam at Watkins. 🇺🇸💙

https://www.watkinsheating.com/contact/

07/02/2026

Happy HVAC Technician Appreciation Day to the best team around!! 🫡

This morning our techs got a well-earned breakfast... cooked by our own CEO and service manager. (How many CEOs are making omelets for their team before work?!)

And we handed out Watkins Way Championship Belts to recognize our techs for going above and beyond to represent Watkins with integrity. 🏅😤

This team works through 100° heat, rain, snow, crawlspaces, full-day jobs and whatever else is thrown at them to take care of our customers.

To each of our techs, we appreciate everything you do!

06/29/2026

100° heat index this week!!!?? 🥵☀️

If your A/C's struggling to keep your house cool, we've got you!

Our team works incredibly hard to get homeowners back up and running quickly in this heat, and we offer emergency service if your cooling goes out.

If you're worried about repair costs, we'll diagnose the problem for just $99 and lay out all your options with pricing before doing any work.

Book online below or call us at 937-748-0220.

https://www.watkinsheating.com/contact/

06/19/2026

Need to cool a garage, shed, sunroom, or another room that feels way too hot? 🥵 A ductless mini split system can be the perfect solution.

Here's what our customer Carl said after we completed his mini split install this past week:

"We felt very comfortable with Jim's knowledge and the time he took listening to our concerns. We are so pleased with Watkins proactive approach. They have been top notch from when we scheduled the appointment through finalizing install."

If you've got a room that's never comfortable, click below to learn more about mini splits or schedule a free estimate. 👇

https://www.watkinsheating.com/replace/mini-split/

06/17/2026

Looking for someone to make getting a new air conditioning system as EASY as possible?

Here's what our customer Eric K said after working with our team on a new HVAC install.

"David made it super simple and straightforward about our options and what he recommended... The new system has been great and the whole process was super easy between communication with David and with the installer."

Our job is to make replacing your HVAC system as easy and stress-free as we can. Plus take a look at those pictures the customer included! That's what a quality installation looks like.

Shoutout to David and our install team on another job well done. 👏

https://www.watkinsheating.com/replace/