Watkins Heating & Cooling

10/21/2026

As we get into fall and no longer need our air conditioners on, you may start thinking about covering your outdoor A/C unit.

Some homes really don’t need a full A/C cover, especially if you have a Trane air conditioner with a WeatherGuard top, which acts like a built-in cover. Most modern air conditioners, including Trane units, are built to sit outside through rain, snow and Ohio weather.

But an A/C cover can be a big help if your outdoor unit sits under trees and doesn’t have a WeatherGuard top. If you’re always finding your outdoor unit packed with leaves, we recommend using a breathable cover that won’t trap moisture inside and putting it on in the fall.

The biggest thing to remember is to NEVER RUN YOUR AIR CONDITIONER WITH THE COVER ON. That can cause major damage. Only have the A/C cover on if you’re not running it, and make sure to take it off again in the spring.

If you have a heat pump, don’t cover it. That outdoor unit still runs in the winter, and covering it while it’s running can cause major problems.

Learn more about A/C covers below or contact us and we can help you figure out what’s best for your setup:

Are air conditioner covers worth it? Discover the pros and cons of A/C covers, and how to protect your unit from seasonal debris and damage.

10/16/2026

A fun week celebrating our amazing customer service reps.

Happy CSR appreciation again to our hardworking Watkins crew.

Thank you for all you do to care for our customers and our company! 💙

10/15/2026

Watkins has THE absolute best and clearly the coolest CSRs around.

It's our annual CSR appreciation week and we just wanna say how blessed we are to have this crew.

They're the first people customers talk to at Watkins and they really do set the caring tone for our company throughout the process. It's hard not to overhear them on a call and think, "wow these guys are good!"

We have customers tell us every week how professional and prepared and positive they are.

Thank you thank you for everything y'all do on the front lines and behind the scenes, you truly make Watkins who we are. 💙

10/08/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝘀.

“It felt like they were focused on making the entire house perform better, not just selling us a new HVAC system.”

John asked a lot of great questions during his HVAC replacement and wanted an explanation behind the numbers.

That’s EXACTLY how a decision this big should work. Our team is trained to explain what we’re recommending, why we’re recommending it, and everything we’re doing along the way.

That way our customers can 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗛𝗩𝗔𝗖 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆’𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲.

Thank you for trusting us with your home, John, and for the awesome review! 👏💙

10/07/2026

Heat pumps and regular air conditioner units look pretty much the exact same sitting outside your house, but there’s one big difference.

A regular A/C only cools your home. A heat pump can run the process in reverse and heat your home too.

Since we get both cold and hot weather in Ohio, heat pumps can be a great option for Miami Valley homeowners. But it doesn’t mean they’re the best fit for everyone. Your current HVAC setup and the way your home is built matter too.

Below, we break down the differences between heat pumps and air conditioners and when each one makes sense for your home.

We also offer free estimates where one of our comfort specialists will come out and help figure out the best fit for your home.

Heat pumps cool like A/Cs but also heat your home. Discover the pros and cons of each to make the best choice for year-round comfort.

09/29/2026

Man, we love this review.

“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.”

Tim, Matt, Alejandro and Emerson all got a shoutout in the review too. Incredible work as usual, guys. Thank you for showing what Watkins' customer service looks like. And thank you, Monica! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

09/24/2026

🍁 It’s starting to feel like fall, and now’s the perfect time to make sure your heating system is ready to go!

A fall furnace tune-up can help catch small issues early and make sure your HVAC system runs safely and efficiently.

For just $109, one of our Watkins technicians will give your system a detailed 25-point tune-up and check this off your to-do list.

Book your fall tune-up today:
📞 (937) 748-0220

Or schedule online:
https://www.watkinsheating.com/maintenance/furnace-cleaning/

09/23/2026

If someone has to add refrigerant to your HVAC sytem every year, there’s a reason.

People think that air conditioners “use up” Freon, but it really just cycles around your sealed system.

So if the Freon levels keep getting lower, that usually points to something like a leak in your evaporator coil. Adding more refrigerant may get your A/C cooling again for now, but it doesn’t fix the problem.

We wrote about common causes of refrigerant leaks and solutions below. Or reach out to us on our website and we’ll send out a Watkins pro to find the problem and give you options to fix it.

Avoid these common causes of refrigerant leaks in air conditioners to keep your A/C efficient and your home cool.

09/16/2026

It's the first question we usually get when someone’s A/C stops working... “How much is this going to cost?”

The answer really depends on the part that failed. Fixing a thermostat is gonna be a very different repair cost than replacing a compressor.

To make it a little easier for you, we publish average prices for common A/C repairs right on our website so you can get an idea of what different fixes might cost before you ever call us.

If you do decide to have a pro out, our service calls start with a thorough diagnostic for just $99. We'll check out your whole A/C system, figure out what’s wrong, and give you the repair price before doing any work.

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

09/10/2026

We got the Watkins crew and their families together for another company picnic! 🍖🍦

Our team works insanely hard every day at homes across Ohio to keep our customers comfortable.

So we try to bring everyone together and show them how much we care as often as we can. This time that meant a whole lot of BBQ, Graeter’s ice cream, and a day to hang outside of work.

We appreciate everything this team does to make Watkins what it is. 💙