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Cool Care Heating, Air, Plumbing & Refrigeration

Listed in Columbia 4.70 (699 reviews)

Cool Care Heating, Air, Plumbing & Refrigeration

Cool Care Heating, Air, Plumbing & Refrigeration is a locally owned company based in Columbia, providing residential and commercial heating, air conditioning and plumbing, plus commercial refrigeration. It opened in 2001 and serves the Midlands and South Carolina; its heating installations include high-efficiency furnaces, heat pumps and boilers.

Last Updated October 1, 2026.

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Business Highlights
  • Cool Care lists the Building Performance Institute's (BPI) GoldStar Contractor Certification.
  • Cool Care says its employees receive Comfort Institute training and hold NATE certification.
  • Cool Care lists a South Carolina Mechanical Contractors Class 4 Unlimited Certification.
  • Cool Care says its work meets or exceeds International Mechanical Code requirements.
  • Cool Care says its leadership includes master plumbers and specialists in healthy air, mold inspection, indoor air quality, and load calculation and system design.

Service Area

Columbia, the Midlands and South Carolina.

Active Business Listing

Cool Care Heating, Air, Plumbing & Refrigeration is one of 12 HVAC companies ProsGrade lists in Columbia, South Carolina.

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12 services listed, including Air conditioning installation, Air conditioning repair and Heating installation. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Rated 4.7 from 699 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How Cool Care Heating, Air, Plumbing & Refrigeration compares with the other 11 HVAC companies on ProsGrade in Columbia, using public Google ratings and review counts.

  • One of 12 Columbia HVAC companies on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.

Trust Signals

24/7 emergency HVAC and plumbing service available.

Services Covered

12 services
  • Air conditioning installationhigh-efficiency systems
  • Air conditioning repairairflow, fan motors, coils, motors and belts, and thermostats
  • Heating installationhigh-efficiency furnaces, heat pumps and boilers
  • Heating repairfurnaces, heat pumps and boilers
  • Preventive HVAC maintenanceAC, air-duct and heat-pump maintenance
  • Duct systems
  • Indoor air quality
  • Dryer vent cleaning
  • Generators
  • Energy audits
  • Plumbingdrain and sewer cleaning, repiping, water treatment, water heaters, gas lines and plumbing maintenance
  • Commercial refrigerationice machines

Reviews

What customers say

Customers praise courteous, professional technicians, and multiple reviews describe prompt visits or helpful explanations. One water-heater customer described a diagnosis within minutes and a same-day replacement; another said a punctual HVAC estimate lacked a cost breakdown and was higher than competing quotes.

Customer Reviews

Benjamin Royer

I've been with Cool Care since 2015. They provided no nonsense, straight forward maintenance on my old heat pump for almost 10 years under their annual maintenance plan. When it came time to replace the unit in January 2026, I got quotes from Cool Care and multiple other quotes from different HVAC companies. Josh with Cool Care was great to work with. He explained everything I needed to know about different types of heat pumps and helped me feel confident in our choice. He also managed the whole sale and installation process making it easy for me to have one point of contact. We upgraded from a single stage Tempstar to a Bryant Crossover variable heat pump. Cool Care had the best price for that style of heat pump out of all of my quotes, and I appreciated how their install team was Cool Care employees, not a subcontractor. I also appreciate how Cool Care cared about the years I had spent with them, and they still wanted to earn my business. Overall, I am very satisfied with Cool Care and looking forward to doing more business with them. 100% recommended.
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Patricia Powell

Cool Care came out to our condo in Columbia, SC for an HVAC replacement estimate. They were on time, professional, and quickly provided an estimate, but it did not include any cost breakdown. Their price was 22-27% higher than the other quotes I received, with one even offering 1 year of free service. After comparing the equipment pricing across all the estimates, I can only conclude that the big difference with Cool Care came down to much higher labor rates since all units were comparably priced. I contacted Cool Care because I saw a lot of positive online reviews and asked if there was a misunderstanding on the scope of work that could explain the huge difference. They replied that they offer better service and would not move on the price at all. I can’t confirm whether their service is actually better, as I will not be using them. Overall, every other company (4 total) gave better quotes. If you’re getting HVAC replacement, Cool Care is punctual, but don’t count on any negotiation or a clear explanation as to why they are so much higher than competitors. 2 stars for being punctual and polite. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I read the owner's response. It is simply not true that I told you others had quoted used units. I did not share the details of any other estimates with your team. All quotes from other competitors were for new units. Your company charges more and did not provide a cost breakdown or offer any explanation for the difference.
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James Pitts

From the first phone call to the complimentary initial appointment and the installation day, the entire experience was fantastic. Derek and his coworker, Paul, did an outstanding job. They arrived on time, finished ahead of schedule, and left no trash behind. We are very happy with our new tankless water heater.
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James

Absolutely amazing customer service. My water heater went out and I called numerous plumbing companies to get various quotes and opinions on what needed to be done. Company A took 2 hours to diagnose the problem (bad control board) with the technician having to call people with actual expertise to diagnose the problem. His recommendation - replace the entire unit for the low price of $6,000. Company B came out and diagnosed the same issue as Company A, and also quoted the low price of $6,000 to replace the unit. I finally called Cool Care and they came out and within minutes the technician diagnosed the problem and gave a quote for the replacement part and replacing the unit. The quote to replace the unit was thousands less than Company A and B, and the technician was able to come back out the same day to take out the old unit and replace it with the new unit, with the prior companies saying it'll be days before they could come back out to do an install. I am extremely happy with the level of customer care received - way above and beyond the other companies. Additionally, the phone call rep I spoke to (Stacy) when I called took the time to explain to me the service, talked a bit about the unit i was looking at, didn't rush me off the phone, and was so kind. As mentioned - absolutely amazing customer service. If you are wondering which company to call for any of these types of issues - call Cool Care. The technician, Derek, who came out was also very courteous and took the time to explain the service and answer any questions. They even gave a military discount. 5 stars for this company.
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Frank Rumph

Derek did an outstanding job with our plumbing needs. He fixed 2 toilet lines that were leaking and flushed out our tankless water heater. He was professional, courteous and very knowledgeable. We will call Cool Care again when the need arises.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cool Care offer emergency HVAC service?

It offers 24/7 emergency air-conditioning repair. Heating emergency calls are available after regular business hours, including holidays.

What do Cool Care's preventive-maintenance plans include?

Maintenance-agreement clients receive priority service, discounts on parts and labor for emergency services, and no overtime rates on nights, holidays or weekends. Benefits vary by plan.

Does Cool Care provide free replacement estimates or second opinions?

Yes. Estimates to replace equipment and second opinions are free of charge.