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Furnace & Heating Repair Columbia · Furnace & Heating Repair # The 3 Best Companies for Furnace & Heating Repair in Columbia 2027 Edition Updated November 4, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 5 companies for furnace & heating repair we reviewed in Columbia, these three had the strongest records: 332 public reviews between them, averaging 4.6 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 4, 2026 ## The short answer For furnace & heating repair in Columbia, call **Mid-state Heating And Air, Llc** , **Aire Serv Of Central Sc** or **Cool Care Heating, Air, Plumbing & Refrigeration** first. We chose them from 5 local companies on rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business. ## Our 3 selections for furnace & heating repair Editor's Pick ### [Mid-state Heating And Air, Llc](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-07b1a74d3e52e171/) **4.7** from 58 reviews Based in Columbia Coverage Based in Columbia #### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 5 companies for furnace & heating repair we reviewed in Columbia: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 803-609-6689](tel:+18036096689)[Website](https://midstateheating.com) Selection 02 ### [Aire Serv Of Central Sc](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-32d8f36b3d82fe21/) **4.6** from 76 reviews Based in West Columbia Coverage Based in Columbia #### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.6 from 76 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 803-470-0407](tel:+18034700407)[Website](https://www.aireserv.com) Reader Favorite ### [Cool Care Heating, Air, Plumbing & Refrigeration](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-5670b0ff041998fa/) **4.4** from 198 reviews Based in Columbia Coverage Based in Columbia #### Why we picked them More client reviews than any other selection: 198 of them, averaging 4.4 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 803-772-7715](tel:+18037727715)[Website](https://www.coolcarehvac.com) Beyond the three ## More companies for furnace & heating repair in Columbia Other Columbia companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 5 in all for this work. - Northpoint Heating & Air Inc 4.5 · 93 - [SC Heating And Air](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-68b7a4a3f05c3010/) 4.8 · 18 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected furnace & heating repair in Columbia | | 01 Mid-state Heating And Air, Llc | 02 Aire Serv Of Central Sc | 03 Cool Care Heating, Air, Plumbing & Refrigeration | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | – | Reader Favorite | | Rating | 4.7 · 58 reviews | 4.6 · 76 reviews | 4.4 · 198 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Columbia | West Columbia | Columbia | Methodology ## How we selected these businesses Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies. [Read the full methodology](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) 1. **We start with everyone.** 5 companies for furnace & heating repair in Columbia, from public listings and review platforms. 2. **We remove the risky.** No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating. 3. **We read the record.** Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm. 4. **Editors keep three.** And write down who each one suits best. [How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/). Local facts · Richland ## Columbia, by the numbers Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call. People per square mile 1,055 [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Land area 139.4 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Columbia residents 147,035 [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025 Population change since 2020: from 136,725 (April 2020 base) +7.5% [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025 Public sources, checked November 4, 2026. Local guide ## Hiring companies for furnace & heating repair in Columbia: what to know first ### Check the license Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer. ### Compare written quotes Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included. ### Ask about the warranty In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell. ### Pay in stages Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. Request a quote ## Ask our three for a price One short form, sent only to the companies you tick. Most reply within one or two working days. Send my request to We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. Questions ## Questions about furnace & heating repair in Columbia How did the editors choose these furnace & heating repair companies in Columbia? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 5 furnace & heating repair companies for Columbia. Which of these furnace & heating repair companies in Columbia has the best reviews? Mid-state Heating And Air, Llc has a 4.7 rating from 58 public reviews, the highest on this page. Which of these furnace & heating repair companies has the most reviews? Cool Care Heating, Air, Plumbing & Refrigeration, with 198 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs. Are these furnace & heating repair companies licensed? 3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check. How many quotes should I get for furnace & heating repair companies in Columbia? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. 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