Dayton, Ohio – January 21, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE –
Watkins Heating & Cooling marks 33 years of serving the Miami Valley region, maintaining its status as a family-owned and operated business while many competitors have transitioned to private equity ownership. The milestone underscores the company’s commitment to community-centered service and personalized customer care in the evolving HVAC industry landscape.
Founded by Randy Watkins in 1991, the Dayton-based HVAC contractor has grown from a small family operation to a team of nearly 60 professionals while preserving its founding principles of integrity and customer service. The company now operates under the leadership of David Watkins, who represents the second generation of family ownership.
“Remaining family-owned for over three decades has allowed us to maintain deep roots in the community and treat every client with the same care we would extend to our own family members,” said David Watkins, President of Watkins Heating & Cooling. “While the industry has seen significant consolidation with many local companies selling to large corporations, we believe our independence enables us to provide more personalized service and maintain stronger connections with the neighborhoods we serve.”
The Watkins family history in the HVAC industry spans more than three decades of continuous service to residential and commercial customers throughout Dayton and the surrounding Miami Valley area. During this time, the company has earned recognition, including the Better Business Bureau’s Eclipse Award for Integrity and multiple Trane SOAR Awards for excellence in customer satisfaction, growth, and training.
Watkins Heating & Cooling has built its reputation on comprehensive HVAC services, including repair, replacement, and maintenance of air conditioning units, furnaces, heat pumps, boilers, and water heaters. The company has maintained a 4.9-star rating across more than 740 Google reviews, reflecting consistent service quality throughout its 33-year history.
The anniversary comes at a time when the HVAC industry faces significant changes, including technological advances in energy-efficient systems and shifting ownership models. Many regional HVAC companies have been acquired by national chains or private equity firms seeking to consolidate the fragmented industry. This trend has reduced the number of locally-owned HVAC businesses in many markets.
“Our commitment to recruiting and training the best technicians while fostering an exceptional workplace culture has been fundamental to our longevity,” added David Watkins. “We invest heavily in ongoing education and certification for our team members, ensuring they can provide expert service on both traditional and modern HVAC systems.”
The company’s approach to business emphasizes transparent pricing, comprehensive inspections, and long-term solutions rather than quick fixes. As a Trane Flagship Dealer, Watkins Heating & Cooling offers advanced HVAC equipment, including ductless mini-split heat pumps, geothermal systems, and indoor air quality products.
Watkins Heating & Cooling in Dayton, OH, continues to serve South Dayton and Northern Cincinnati areas with residential and commercial HVAC services. The company operates from its headquarters in Springboro and maintains a fleet of service vehicles staffed by employee technicians rather than subcontractors, ensuring consistent service quality and accountability.
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For more information about Watkins Heating & Cooling Dayton, contact the company here:
Watkins Heating & Cooling Dayton
David Watkins
(937)-434-8898
info@watkinsheating.com
Watkins Heating & Cooling
Dayton, OH 45459
