Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted HVAC Partner in Columbia, MO
Since 1973, Jira Heating & Cooling Service has provided expert HVAC and refrigeration services to residential and commercial clients in Columbia, Missouri. Our family-owned business combines decades of hands-on experience with a commitment to treating every customer's property as if it were our own. With a team of certified technicians, we specialize in system repairs, maintenance, and full replacements for heating, cooling, and commercial refrigeration equipment. Our reputation for 5-star customer service is built on 49 years of solving complex HVAC challenges, from cracked heat exchangers to emergency breakdowns. We prioritize minimizing equipment downtime while maximizing longevity through thorough inspections and preventive care.Our ice machine specialists service all makes and models, offering temporary bagged ice solutions during repairs. As an authorized Heil dealer, we maintain expertise across gas and electric furnaces, high-efficiency systems, and ground source heat pumps. Our office manager Tracy ensures seamless scheduling for service calls and equipment leasing. Customer testimonials consistently highlight our prompt response times, transparent communication, and technical proficiency demonstrated through real-time problem-solving. From first-time homebuyers needing system inspections to businesses requiring commercial refrigeration maintenance, we deliver personalized solutions backed by generational industry knowledge.
Services
HVAC Repairs
Commercial Refrigeration
Ice Machine Service
System Maintenance
Emergency Repairs
Equipment Installation
Preventive Care
Leasing Options
Walk-in Freezers
Heat Pumps
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We offer 49 years of local HVAC expertise with certified technicians
- Our team provides same-day emergency repair services
- We guarantee thorough system inspections with detailed explanations
- Family-owned business with personalized customer service approach
- We maintain equipment for maximum longevity and efficiency
What people say
5-star customer service
Thorough inspections
Prompt response times
Professional expertise
Personalized solutions
Services
HVAC Repairs
Our certified technicians diagnose and repair all heating and cooling systems, from conventional furnaces to high-efficiency units. We prioritize rapid response for emergency breakdowns while ensuring long-term reliability through comprehensive diagnostics. With 49 years of experience, we handle complex repairs including cracked heat exchangers and refrigerant leaks.
Commercial Refrigeration
We maintain commercial refrigeration equipment including walk-in freezers and reach-in coolers. Our specialists minimize downtime through preventive maintenance and emergency repairs, ensuring optimal temperature control for food safety and inventory protection in restaurants and businesses.
Ice Machine Service
Our technicians service all commercial ice machine makes and models, providing cleaning, sanitation, and repairs. When immediate repairs aren't possible, we coordinate temporary bagged ice delivery through our partner Tiger Ice to maintain business operations.
Emergency Repairs
We offer urgent HVAC repair services with same-day response for critical system failures. Our technicians carry common replacement parts and use diagnostic tools to resolve issues quickly, from malfunctioning AC units to furnace emergencies during extreme weather.
Preventive Maintenance
Our maintenance programs extend equipment lifespan through regular inspections and tune-ups. Technicians check system components, clean coils, and optimize performance to prevent breakdowns while maintaining energy efficiency for residential and commercial clients.
People
Chuck Jira
Founder
Founded Jira Heating & Cooling Service in 1973 after Navy HVAC training. Still actively involved in business development while working on patenting his family's ice recipe.
Jason Savich
Master Technician
Licensed HVAC expert with 20+ years' experience. Specializes in heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems while providing holiday light design services.
Andrew Gessling
Licensed Journeyman
37-year-old technician with 22 years' experience at Jira. Specializes in commercial ice machines and provides comprehensive heating/cooling solutions.
Tracy Lovell
Office Manager
27-year company veteran managing service scheduling and ice machine leasing. Primary contact for appointment coordination and customer service.
Questions
What HVAC services do you offer?
We provide complete heating and cooling solutions including repairs, maintenance, installations, and emergency services for residential and commercial systems.
Do you service commercial refrigeration equipment?
Yes, we maintain walk-in freezers, ice makers, reach-in coolers, and all commercial refrigeration systems to minimize downtime and protect inventory.
What ice machine solutions are available?
We service all makes/models, offer cleaning/inspections, and provide temporary bagged ice during repairs through our partner Tiger Ice.
Are emergency repairs available?
Yes, we offer same-day emergency HVAC repairs with technicians available to resolve urgent heating/cooling issues.
Do you offer equipment leasing options?
Yes, we provide lease or purchase options for new ice machines and HVAC equipment with flexible financing arrangements.
