AC Repair & Installation in Central Ohio Same Day Service
AC not cooling on the hottest day of the year isn’t a “wait and see.” Our Groveport technicians diagnose the fault and fix it in the same visit – written estimate before any work, every time
Free quote in under a minute.
Dispatchers call back during business hours. For emergencies, use the phone line — it’s faster.
Real reviews from real Central Ohio customers.
Signs Your AC Needs Repair in Central Ohio
Ohio summers don’t leave much margin. These are the warning signs most Central Ohio homeowners call us about and what they usually mean.
AC running but not cooling
Likely a refrigerant leak, failing capacitor, or clogged coil. All three are diagnosable and usually fixable in the same visit.
Weak or no airflow from vents
A blocked filter, failing blower motor, or collapsed duct section can choke your system. Left too long, it strains the compressor.
Strange noises banging, grinding
Loose parts, a failing motor bearing, or debris in the fan. Shut it down and call. Running it can turn a $200 fix into a $1,500 one.
Burning or musty smell
Burning smell means an overheating component. Musty smell points to mold on the evaporator coil. Neither is safe to ignore.
Unit freezing up
Ice on the coil almost always means low refrigerant or restricted airflow. Continuing to run a frozen unit damages the compressor.
Short cycling, on/off constantly
Your system is shutting down before finishing a cooling cycle. Causes range from an oversized unit to a failing thermostat or low charge
What sets Franklin Heating apart for AC repair in Central Ohio
Over 30 years serving Groveport and the surrounding Central Ohio communities the same families and businesses, season after season.
Same-day AC repair dispatch, Central Ohio
Most calls across our 25+ city service area are dispatched the same day. No-cooling emergencies especially with children or elderly in the home are prioritized around the clock.
Written estimate before any work
Your technician diagnoses the problem, explains it in plain English, and hands you a written estimate. You decide no pressure, no hidden charges.
Factory-authorized on the brands we install
We’re a Carrier and Daikin dealer, EPA and NATE certified, and licensed in Ohio (#48424) so your repair is backed by real manufacturer training, not guesswork.
30+ years diagnosing AC faults in Central Ohio
Since 1994, our technicians have traced thousands of cooling failures capacitors, leaks, frozen coils, and dead compressors. That diagnostic history, plus full licensing and insurance, means fewer guesses and a faster, lasting fix.
Frequently Asked Questions
Central Ohio HVAC questions, answered straight.
Franklin Heating Cooling and Refrigeration proudly serves Columbus and the surrounding Central Ohio communities, including:
- Columbus
- Dublin, Westerville, Gahanna, Hilliard
- Grove City, Reynoldsburg, Pickerington
- Worthington, New Albany, Upper Arlington
- And surrounding areas within roughly 30 miles of downtown Columbus
If you’re nearby but not listed, feel free to contact us, we may still be able to help.
Most calls across Columbus, Westerville, Dublin, Gahanna, Hilliard, Grove City, Reynoldsburg, Pickerington, and the rest of our 25+ city area are dispatched same-day. No-cooling emergencies are prioritized and typically seen first.
A few common causes: a failing capacitor, a low refrigerant charge from a slow leak, a clogged or frozen evaporator coil, or a failed contactor. Our techs pinpoint it on-site and walk you through the fix before starting.
If your system is under 10 years old and the repair cost is less than half the cost of a comparable replacement, repairing almost always makes financial sense. We’ll tell you the system’s age, current efficiency rating, and overall condition after the diagnostic and give you an honest recommendation. If the numbers point toward replacement, we’ll say so. We don’t push installs when your existing unit has life left in it.