About Watkins Heating & Cooling

Bringing Comfort to Our Neighbors - It's our Mission

The Watkins Family - four generations of HVAC

watkins heating and cooling family history
  • A Family Tradition of HVAC

    Heating and cooling has been the family trade for three generations. Dave Watkins (grandpa) served in the Air National Guard where he received HVAC training. He eventually started a commercial/industrial company with his three sons. For more than twenty-six years now, Randy and his son David have operated Watkins Heating & Cooling, shifting their focus toward homeowners who value quality and service.

  • A Family Tradition of HVAC

    Heating and cooling has been the family trade for three generations. Dave Watkins (grandpa) served in the Air National Guard where he received HVAC training. He eventually started a commercial/industrial company with his three sons. For more than twenty-six years now, Randy and his son David have operated Watkins Heating & Cooling, shifting their focus toward homeowners who value quality and service.

  • A Family Tradition of HVAC

    Heating and cooling has been the family trade for three generations. Dave Watkins (grandpa) served in the Air National Guard where he received HVAC training. He eventually started a commercial/industrial company with his three sons. For more than twenty-six years now, Randy and his son David have operated Watkins Heating & Cooling, shifting their focus toward homeowners who value quality and service.

  • Hiring only the best

    What began as a tiny family business has now grown to a team of nearly sixty people. Most of the team has been hired from outside the industry, and trained in the “Watkins Way.” We recruit first for culture fit, looking for exceptional attitudes, integrity, and customer service. Our in-house trade school then trains these awesome people to be phenomenal service technicians and installers.

  • Hiring only the best

    What began as a tiny family business has now grown to a team of nearly sixty people. Most of the team has been hired from outside the industry, and trained in the “Watkins Way.” We recruit first for culture fit, looking for exceptional attitudes, integrity, and customer service. Our in-house trade school then trains these awesome people to be phenomenal service technicians and installers.

  • Hiring only the best

    What began as a tiny family business has now grown to a team of nearly sixty people. Most of the team has been hired from outside the industry, and trained in the “Watkins Way.” We recruit first for culture fit, looking for exceptional attitudes, integrity, and customer service. Our in-house trade school then trains these awesome people to be phenomenal service technicians and installers.

  • A winning combination

    The team at Watkins is passionate about delivering referral-worthy, knock-your-socks-off service. Our combination of customer service, integrity, and fair pricing is rare in our industry. We find our purpose in creating a nurturing work environment for our people and in bringing comfort to our neighbors.

  • A winning combination

    The team at Watkins is passionate about delivering referral-worthy, knock-your-socks-off service. Our combination of customer service, integrity, and fair pricing is rare in our industry. We find our purpose in creating a nurturing work environment for our people and in bringing comfort to our neighbors.

  • A winning combination

    The team at Watkins is passionate about delivering referral-worthy, knock-your-socks-off service. Our combination of customer service, integrity, and fair pricing is rare in our industry. We find our purpose in creating a nurturing work environment for our people and in bringing comfort to our neighbors.

Learn More at Why Watkins

  • Our Mission

    We are called to bring comfort to our neighbors in a manner that reflects and honors the Great Comforter, Jesus Christ.

  • OUR VISION

    To be recognized by technicians as the best place to work, and by our customers as the company with the best technicians.

  • OUR VALUES

    Our values state what is most important to us and define our culture. We hold each other accountable to live out these Core Values in our day to day interactions and choices.

     

    Gratitude

    Happiness is contagious when we express our gratitude.

    Integrity

    True strength is found in integrity.

    Respect 

    Our varied strengths and backgrounds weave together to support and strengthen our team.

    Balance

    Caring enough to prioritize our time and efforts.

  • BBB eclipse integrity awards

    BBB ECLIPSE AWARD

    After two-years of reviewing and refining our processes, the Dayton BBB awarded us with the Eclipse Award for Integrity in the 21-70 employee category.

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    TRANE COMFORT SPECIALIST SINCE 1999

    In 1999, Trane started a program to spotlight dealers with a deep commitment to customer service, continuing education, and excellence in business, selecting Watkins as a Charter Member. As of 2019, with 20 years in the program, we have been recognized by Trane as a "Flagship Dealer."

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    BEST PLACES WORK WINNER

    Our employee engagement survey placed us among to best companies in Dayton in 2014 and 2016. We believe this is because we work with Great People, provide a strong career path, and foster strong family values.

  • North American Technician Excellence - HVAC Certification

    NATE

    How can you be sure a technician knows his stuff? Look for the NATE badge! NATE certification proves our HVAC technicians have the highest level of technical expertise.

  • Watkins Heating & Cooling is a C12 Member

    C12 GROUP MEMBER SINCE 2008

    Christian CEOs building great businesses for a greater purpose. Monthly training and peer group meetings push us to refine processes while improving the lives of our employees and clients.

  • Springboro Chamber of Commerce

    GREEN BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2014

    Our commitment to environment responsibility earned a great recognition from the Springboro Chamber of Commerce in 2014. Our green efforts include our solar-powered headquarters in Springboro, a growing fleet of hybrid service trucks, an ever increasing recycling program, and close partnerships with our local utilities to extend rebate programs to our customers.