At P.K. Wadsworth Heating & Cooling, keeping your home comfortable is really about keeping your family comfortable
By Mary Malik
At Mimi, we talk a lot about family businesses. Whether it’s a brand-new venture or generations old, there’s something special about a company where family is at the forefront. P.K. Wadsworth Heating & Cooling is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business where family has always come first—theirs and yours.
“My great-grandfather was an entrepreneur who had many businesses,” General Manager Tyler Wadsworth says. “He had a regional bus business and later an HVAC parts, distribution and supply business, which he eventually grew the service side of.”
In those days, Tyler’s grandmother, Nadine, answered the phone. Tyler says that some longtime customers still remember her.
“My grandfather moved the business from Shaker Heights to Solon,” Tyler says. “Shortly after, my father Paul assumed leadership of the business and was at the helm for 40 years. I started working here as a kid doing odd jobs, learning the trade through high school and college then joining full time 15 years ago. I’ve been running the operation as the GM for the last five years.”
P.K. Wadsworth is a full-service residential HVAC company that prides itself on the highest quality of workmanship and unparalleled service and warranties. They also offer multifaceted indoor air quality products that couple with HVAC equipment to improve the quality of the air flowing through your home.
“You don’t have the longevity we’ve had without doing things the right way,” Tyler says. “We stand behind our work. We offer our own warranties in addition to the standard manufacturer warranties and a lifetime guarantee on workmanship for every installation.”
Tyler explains that in the HVAC business, a large majority of the components that all manufacturers use in the final assembly of their furnaces and air conditioning units come from the same vendor. What does that mean? It means that the difference lies in the engineering, installation and service behind those products. That’s where P.K. Wadsworth shines.
“Nothing is perfect. Things are going to happen over time,” Tyler says. “The best thing we can do to avoid issues is ensure knowledgeable installation and keep up with maintenance. That’s where our exceptional service and warranties come in.”
Tyler says that HVAC equipment can lose up to 30% of its effectiveness right out of the box based on installation practices alone. The job must be done right.
“Our equipment manufacturer’s products are made domestically, and the company owns their own warranties,” Tyler says. “It was also important to us to put our name on the product. If you have a problem, you call us, and we deal directly with the manufacturer. Other manufacturers sell their warranties to insurance companies that homeowners are then left to deal with. We keep it in the P.K. Wadsworth family. It’s not the box you buy, it’s the people you work with.”
P.K. Wadsworth takes responsibility for the products and services they place in your home, from the first day to the last. Their Preferred Service Plan provides a maintenance tune-up on your HVAC system twice a year, along with other benefits like priority service and exclusive discounts, not to mention peace of mind.
“Maintenance of HVAC equipment is not something anyone wants to think about,” Tyler says. “We do it for you. Proper maintenance improves performance and extends the life of your system. Our technicians can predict problems so you’re not dealing with emergencies. We’re always looking for candidates to train as technicians through our ride-along apprenticeship program. This is a great career with limitless opportunities. Come join the family at P.K. Wadsworth.”
For more information or to schedule an appointment call P.K. Wadsworth Heating & Cooling at 440-368-5564 or check the website PKWadsworth.com.