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Claim This BusinessPolar Express Heating and Air delivers heating and cooling solutions to homeowners across Columbia, South Carolina, and the wider Midlands Region. Established in 2010, this family-owned contractor brings over 50 years of combined technical expertise to every service call. The company holds strong ratings online with 4.9 stars from 68 client reviews, reflecting consistent quality in both residential AC and heating work. Technicians service an extensive network of communities including Lexington, West Columbia, Gilbert, Chapin, and surrounding neighborhoods, answering calls for both routine maintenance and emergency breakdowns.
The company partners with recognized equipment manufacturers including Trane, Goodman, Generac, and iWave to provide installations and replacements backed by major warranties. Their financing options help homeowners manage the upfront cost of new system installations without sacrificing immediate comfort. A standout offering is their Cool Train Care maintenance program, designed to keep residential systems running efficiently between professional serviced intervals. This preventive approach reduces unexpected failures and extends equipment lifespan across both cooling and heating units.
Customer feedback reveals rapid response times that matter when systems fail. Reviewer Lauren Borders described how Ron arrived the same day after her furnace had been non-functional for 12 consecutive days, completing repairs promptly during an extendedcold snap. Another reviewer named Chris Evans noted Ron took time to educate him about the system components during the service visit, explaining the diagnostic process while repairs progressed. These interactions illustrate why the company maintains near-perfect ratings, prioritizing transparent communication alongside technical competence.
Every reviewer awarded 5 stars, with three mentioning same-day or next-day response during system emergencies. Two customers specifically named Ron as the technician who resolved their heating issue, while another praised Rhonda for scheduling logistics. No negative reviews existed in the sample to offset the overwhelmingly positive feedback.
Diagnostic services for cooling system failures, identifying refrigerant issues, compressor problems, and electrical faults affecting performance.
New air conditioner installation using equipment from partnered manufacturers including Trane and Goodman, with financing available.
Furnace diagnostics and repair addressing ignition issues, blower malfunctions, and heating element failures.
New heating system installation and replacement services backed by manufacturer warranties.
Cool Train Care membership providing regular system inspections, filter changes, and efficiency optimization.
iWave air purification device installation improving residential air composition throughout the duct system.