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Expert Ventilation Services in Columbus and Surrounding Areas

Good ventilation is essential for maintaining healthy indoor air quality, reducing humidity, and preventing the buildup of allergens and pollutants. Whether you need a new Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) system installed or your existing ventilation system repaired, The Waterworks provides expert solutions to keep your home or business comfortable and energy-efficient. 

What is an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV)?

An Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) is a system that removes stale indoor air and replaces it with fresh outdoor air, all while maintaining energy efficiency. Unlike traditional exhaust fans that simply expel air, ERVs transfer heat and moisture between incoming and outgoing air, ensuring a balanced indoor climate year-round.

How ERVs Work:

  • Heat & Energy Exchange: Transfers heat between outgoing and incoming air, reducing heating and cooling demands.
  • Humidity Control: Maintains balanced humidity levels by adjusting moisture levels in incoming air.
  • Improved Air Circulation: Continuously replaces stale air with fresh, filtered air, improving indoor air quality.

Installing an ERV system can make a significant difference in your home or business, ensuring cleaner air and better energy efficiency.  

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Benefits of ERV Installation for Your Home or Business

A properly installed ventilation system helps improve indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and overall comfort.

Why You Should Install an ERV:

  • Cleaner, Healthier Air: Reduces airborne pollutants, allergens, and odors, creating a fresher indoor environment.
  • Lower Energy Bills: Transfers heat and moisture to minimize the workload on your HVAC system, improving efficiency.
  • Consistent Comfort: Maintains balanced humidity levels, preventing dry air in the winter and excess moisture in the summer.
  • Odor Control: Prevents the buildup of stale air and lingering odors in kitchens, bathrooms, and other enclosed spaces.
  • Protects Your Home & Business: Regulates moisture levels to prevent mold and mildew growth, reducing structural damage risks.

An ERV system provides better indoor air quality while cutting down on energy waste, making it a smart, long-term investment for homes and businesses.  

Professional ERV Installation Services

At The Waterworks, we make installing your ventilation system a smooth and hassle-free process. Our certified technicians handle every step, ensuring optimal system performance and maximum efficiency.

Our ERV Installation Process:

  1. Consultation & System Assessment
    • We assess your space and ventilation needs to recommend the best ERV system for your home or business.
  2. Customized System Design
    • Our team designs a ventilation solution that maximizes airflow and energy efficiency for your property.
  3. Upfront Pricing
    • You receive a clear, detailed estimate with no hidden costs, so you know exactly what to expect.
  4. Expert Installation
    • Our NATE-certified technicians professionally install the ERV system, ensuring proper integration with your HVAC system and ductwork.
  5. System Testing & Optimization
    • After installation, we thoroughly test and fine-tune the system to ensure peak performance and proper airflow balance.

With The Waterworks, your ventilation system is installed correctly and efficiently, giving you healthier indoor air and better energy savings from day one.  

Trusted Ventilation Experts in Columbus, Ohio

With over three decades of experience, The Waterworks is Columbus’ trusted name for ventilation installation and repair services. We specialize in providing energy-efficient solutions that enhance indoor air quality and system performance.

Why Choose The Waterworks?

  • Certified HVAC Technicians: Our experienced professionals ensure your ventilation system is installed and serviced correctly.
  • Tailored Solutions: We customize ventilation systems to meet your specific home or business needs.
  • Seamless HVAC Integration: Our ERV systems work efficiently with existing heating and cooling systems.
  • Upfront Pricing: No hidden fees—just honest, transparent pricing for every project.
  • Commitment to Customer Satisfaction: We go above and beyond to ensure your indoor air quality is improved and the ventilation system runs efficiently.

When you choose The Waterworks, you’re investing in long-term comfort, energy savings, and cleaner air.  

Frequently Asked Questions About ERVs

How does an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) improve indoor air quality?

An ERV system continuously exchanges stale indoor air with fresh outdoor air, removing pollutants, allergens, and odors while maintaining energy efficiency.

Will an ERV system help with humidity control?

Yes! ERVs regulate humidity levels by adjusting moisture in incoming air, preventing excess dryness in winter and high humidity in summer.

How much does an ERV installation cost?

The cost depends on factors such as:

  • System size & model
  • Installation complexity
  • Home or business layout

We provide upfront pricing so you know the full cost before installation begins.

How often should an ERV be maintained?

We recommend annual servicing to keep your system running efficiently. Routine maintenance includes:

  • Cleaning filters
  • Checking airflow balance
  • Ensuring all components work properly

Can I install an ERV myself?

No—ERV installation requires professional expertise to ensure proper HVAC integration and ventilation efficiency. Our certified technicians install your system correctly and safely for optimal performance.  

Serving Columbus & Surrounding Areas

The Waterworks proudly provides ventilation installation and repair services for homes and businesses across Franklin, Delaware, Licking, Fairfield, Pickaway, Madison, and Union counties.

Our Service Areas Include:

  • Columbus
  • Dublin
  • Westerville
  • Gahanna
  • Hilliard
  • Newark
  • Pickerington
  • Powell
  • Reynoldsburg
  • Upper Arlington
  • Grove City
  • Grandview Heights
  • Bexley
  • Beechwold
  • Blacklick
  • Clintonville
  • German Village
  • Lewis Center
  • London
  • Polaris
  • Short North
  • Victorian Village

If you’re in Columbus or surrounding areas, trust The Waterworks for expert ventilation solutions designed to improve air quality and energy efficiency.  

Schedule Your Ventilation Installation or Repair Today!

Don’t let poor indoor air quality affect your health or energy bills. Upgrade to a properly installed ventilation system for cleaner, fresher air and improved HVAC efficiency.

Call The Waterworks today to schedule your ventilation service!

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What Our Customers Are Saying

Since 1986, The Waterworks Plumbing, Drain, Heating & Cooling has been the trusted choice for homeowners and businesses across Central Ohio. Our unwavering dedication to providing reliable, top-quality plumbing, drain, and HVAC services has earned us the trust of our community and numerous five-star reviews. Discover why our customers continue to rely on us for all their service needs.

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Connie Gray
April 9, 2026

Conrad and Brayden were friendly and helped us find the source of our water leak. They cleaned up the mess and we are very appreciative. Will call Waterworks Plumbing again. We also felt the pricing was reasonable.

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Moussa Cisse
April 9, 2026

This is one of the honest company I have requested Plumbing services for. I requested an inspection on my downspout from them and they sent a technician the same day within a few hours. The technician was Devonte. He was professional and very honest. He explained the system for me clearly and share some expectations upfront. I really like his humanity side and represents his company well.

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Kathleem Lameier
April 9, 2026

Matt serviced, my furnace today, very professional, wore booties to protect my carpet very efficient, explained everything that he did in a timely manner. Explained the efficiency of my furnace. Matt has serviced my air conditioning and furnace in the past, and I feel very confident with his return service. It's great to count on the same company to provide the same employees for very friendly and efficient service.Always please with the service I receive fromJonLe

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Carl Shreve
April 9, 2026

I have been with Jonle Heating & Cooling for about 40 years. They have always given .excellent service.

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April 8, 2026
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Sherri Macik
April 8, 2026

Waterworks never disappoints!! Chris Mays arrived on time and finished up within an hour!! He fixed my outside hose bib and an annoying running toilet!! So appreciated his work and expertise!! Reasonably priced too!! Thanks Chris!!! Sherri

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Janet Ford
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John Yungbluth
April 7, 2026

Mark was very helpful in checking the system’s functionality while explaining the life of parts and what to look out for. The maintenance checks are always helpful in extending life of the system.

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Rick Smith
April 7, 2026

They showed up on time and went about his business as scheduled, after checking out the unit inside he went out and did a thorough job on the unit outside. After he was done he came inside went over everything he did with me and said it all was good and left. Will has a great attitude and definitely a plus for JonLe

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Gene Wambaugh
April 7, 2026

Very professional & polite individual

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D L
April 7, 2026

Needed to have my air conditioner tuned up. Very easy to get an appointment. Technician was great, signed up for Silver Plan. Overall excellent experience.

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Judi Heile
April 7, 2026

The technicians at JonLe always show up, confidently handle our semi annual visits, and are available when any serious issue occurs.

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April 6, 2026
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Phil Giessler
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Mary Umphrey
April 6, 2026

Always professional, polite,knowledgable

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Amy Carney
April 6, 2026

Cornell was quick, knowledgeable, and helpful. Excellent service!

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john Denney
April 6, 2026

Great service and quick response to solving a plumbing drainage issue. Kept us updated with timing and details. I would definitely recommend to anyone needing help. Thank you

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Raymond J. Hogan
April 3, 2026

Tech. did a wonderful job.

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Gregory Napolitano
April 3, 2026

Great job as always I had Will at my house the technician he did an awesome job. He knows his stuff and I couldn’t be happier very knowledgeable and let me know everything you did and took care of it all.

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April 3, 2026
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Jean Niederhausen
April 3, 2026

Cory was efficient and was very helpful in completing the work that was needed. He did his work and let us know all that he found.

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Linda Hall
April 3, 2026
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Mike Powell
April 3, 2026

Arrived on time and was efficient. Diagnosed a problem and had the part in the truck to make the repair. Been using them for years.

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Mike
April 2, 2026

Professional, clean and knowledgeable. Good experience.

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Fred Bahr
April 2, 2026

They installed my furnace and AC. I have a service contract with them for years. I get semi annual checkups for no additional cost. I have had a problem with my equipment only once. There were no labor costs. There was a discount on the parts required. I am a happy customer for over 15 years. Every service person has been polite and very capable.

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Oscar Rummel
April 2, 2026
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Jane Bluvol
April 1, 2026
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Gary Trovillion
April 1, 2026

Biannual HVAC system check

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April 1, 2026

JonLe performed their semi annual equipment check. As always their service rep was professional and performed the service quickly.

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Richelle
March 31, 2026

Very courteous, prompt and professional. Peter was extremely helpful and professional. Highly recommend this company.

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Ryne Dolney
March 31, 2026
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Nancy Rosato
March 31, 2026

Needed help with my shower valve. The two young men that came were very knowledgeable and professional. Definitely recommend them.

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Lori Hutchison
March 31, 2026

We have been clients for 30 yrs of this company and love them and call them For all plumbing hvac needs. Their so accommodating , personable , professional , friendly , on time , keep u up on what their doing how the fix is going and always ask if price is what u can pay for fix. Their always there for u in emergency for toilet that doesn’t stop over flowing , busted pipes and busted block outdoor under yard pipe fixes. We have had them all living in our current house for 36 yes . Love this company and grateful for all their experience and fixes they have done for us ! And they guarantee everything for a long time .

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Jon Matthews
March 31, 2026

Came out on a emergency call and enabled us to open up the very next day.

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TJ Wagner
March 31, 2026

Quick response time, identified the issue very quickly and fixed it very quickly. Very happy with their work and would definitely use them again.

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Ruth Quinn
March 31, 2026

I have a $240 yearly plan and Jonle comes twice a year. Any other issues I’ve had they have responded quickly and very professionally. I would highly recommend Jonle.

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Matthew Condon
March 30, 2026

Excellent experience with Waterworks who came out same day to repair pump station which enabled us to have water in Friday. Tech was professional and had a can-do attitude

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Sandy Ott
March 30, 2026

Steve is so patient to explain how the Zones system works… & He answers my questions I a way thst I can understand.. also. He is very profess & friendly at the same time..

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Michelle Brothers
March 30, 2026

Called yesterday for appointment and technician arrived this afternoon. Extremely competent and professional. Resolved concern quickly. The service we always receive from Jonle is exemplary.

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Pat Doyle
March 30, 2026

The Waterworks plumbing company provided a pleasant and efficient plumber to open up my outside drain from the street to the sump pump. They did this for me about five years ago. My service man was very professional and took care to do his best. Price increased significantly in five years but otherwise, I’m satisfied with the outcome. They did however, offer once again a senior discount.

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Courtney Keating
March 30, 2026

Most reliable plumbing service in Columbus. Pricing is fair, technicians are friendly and seem to really care about fixing your situation long-term.

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Janice Mills
March 30, 2026

Very efficient. Kept us informed

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carol westerkamp
March 29, 2026

JonLe’s team does a fantastic job. Always friendly, clean up afterwards and respects taking care of your home. The unit is working great!

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Douglas Smith
March 28, 2026

Came within 2 hours of call. Sam was professional and very competent. He and Waterworks were great!

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Robert Pitts
March 28, 2026
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Tee Branson
March 27, 2026

Eric and another gentleman were my service providers. They were helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. I would recommend them to anyone with a drainage or plumbing issue.

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Ted Yang
March 27, 2026

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