HVAC Columbia MO | Furnace & A/C Repair

Heating & Cooling in Boone County

Columbia Runs Both Systems Hard

Columbia averages 5,024 heating degree days and 1,248 cooling degree days a year, with a normal January low near 21°F and a normal July high close to 88°F. That means your furnace and your air conditioner both work for a living here — and it's why we staff for two emergency seasons instead of one.

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Furnace Repair

No heat, short cycling, a blower that runs cold, or a furnace that keeps tripping its limit switch — diagnosed and fixed, any hour.

Furnace repair →

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Air Conditioning Repair

Warm air, frozen coils, a condenser that won't start, or a system that can't keep up on a 95° afternoon.

A/C repair →

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24/7 Emergency Service

Nights, weekends and holidays at the same rate as a Tuesday morning. No after-hours premium.

Emergency service →

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Heat Pump Installation

The system Columbia Water & Light pays the most to install — up to $1,200, and more if you're switching off gas or propane.

Heat pumps →

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Furnace Installation

Right-sized replacements for Columbia's gas-heated majority, with the permit pulled and the paperwork handled.

Furnace installation →

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Ductless Mini-Splits

For older homes with no ductwork to work with — common in Sturgeon, Rocheport and Columbia's pre-war neighborhoods.

Ductless systems →

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Money Most Columbia Homeowners Miss

Columbia Water & Light Pays Up to $1,200 on a New System

Columbia is a municipal utility town, which means the rebates here don't come from Ameren or Evergy — they come from the city, and they're larger than most homeowners expect.

City of Columbia Water & Light residential rebates. Replacement only — not new construction. Applies to City of Columbia Utilities electric customers.
Equipment	Rebate
A/C or heat pump, SEER2 15.2–18.1	$800
A/C or heat pump, SEER2 18.2+	$1,200
Geothermal under 5 tons	$1,200
Switching gas or propane → heat pump	$1,200
Smart thermostat	up to $50

Two details catch people out: the application is due within six months of installation, and it requires a final mechanical permit. The city's own guidance notes those permits are usually pulled by the contractor — so the rebate depends on who you hire. We handle both.

See the full Columbia rebate guide → · Outside city limits? Boone Electric rebates →

⚠️ The federal credits ended

The federal 25C and 25D tax credits both expired for equipment placed in service after December 31, 2025. Any contractor still advertising "$2,000 back" or "30% off geothermal" for a 2026 install is quoting a credit that no longer exists.

What changed, and what you can still claim →

Heating and cooling equipment serviced in Columbia, MO

Why Homeowners Call Us

Straight Answers, Around the Clock

No after-hours penalty

We don't charge extra for emergency service. A Saturday night call costs the same as a weekday visit — you shouldn't have to sit out a weekend without heat to avoid a surcharge.

Backed by a guarantee

Our work carries a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you're not satisfied with the service we provided, your money is refunded.

We do the paperwork

Permit pulled, AHRI documentation gathered, rebate application filed inside the six-month window. Skipping any of it costs you the rebate.

Every brand, every system

Gas furnaces, heat pumps, ductless, geothermal, commercial rooftop units — serviced whether or not we installed them.

Service Areas

Columbia and Boone County

Heating fuel changes dramatically across this county — Centralia is 70% natural gas while Harrisburg is 46% propane — and so does which utility pays your rebate. We work in all of it.

Boone County Towns

Ashland Hallsville Harrisburg Sturgeon Centralia Rocheport Hartsburg

Columbia Neighborhoods

Historic Old Southwest East Campus Benton-Stephens The Grasslands Shepard Boulevard Vanderveen Crossing Copperstone Parkade

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Common Questions

Columbia HVAC FAQs

Do you charge extra for nights, weekends or holidays?

No. We answer emergency calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we do not charge extra fees for emergency service. You do not have to wait out a weekend without heat or air conditioning, and you will not pay a premium for calling on a Saturday night.

What rebates are available on a new system in Columbia?

If you are a City of Columbia Utilities electric customer, Columbia Water and Light pays $800 for a replacement air conditioner or heat pump rated SEER2 15.2 to 18.1, and $1,200 at SEER2 18.2 or higher. Geothermal units under 5 tons also qualify for $1,200, and switching from gas or propane to a qualifying heat pump can earn $1,200 through the Efficient Electrification program. Rebates apply to replacements only, not new construction, and the application is due within six months of installation. Full rebate guide →

Is there still a federal tax credit for a new furnace or heat pump?

Not for equipment installed in 2026. The federal 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit and the 25D Residential Clean Energy Credit both ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025. Many contractor websites still advertise these credits. Utility rebates through Columbia Water and Light or Boone Electric are what remain available.

Do I need a permit to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Columbia?

Mechanical work inside Columbia city limits must be performed by a mechanic licensed by the City, and a final mechanical permit is required in order to claim the Columbia Water and Light rebate. Unincorporated Boone County also requires a permit for HVAC installation or upgrade, though the county is not permitted by state statute to license contractors. For specifics on your job, Columbia Building and Site Development can be reached at 573-874-7474.

What areas do you serve?

We serve Columbia and Boone County, including Ashland, Hallsville, Harrisburg, Sturgeon, Centralia, Rocheport and Hartsburg, along with Columbia neighborhoods such as Old Southwest, East Campus, Benton-Stephens, the Grasslands, Shepard Boulevard, Vanderveen Crossing, Copperstone and Parkade.

Do you service all brands of equipment?

Yes. Our technicians service all brands of heating and cooling equipment, residential and commercial, whether or not we installed the system.

No Heat? No Cooling? Call Now.

We answer 24 hours a day, every day, at no extra charge — and we'll tell you honestly whether you're looking at a repair or a replacement.

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