About Us

Our Journey:
From Vision to Reality

Founded in 2010 by Master Technician Matt Helgerson, Southern Comfort Heating & Cooling has grown from a small operation into a trusted HVAC provider in Fayette County. Our commitment to quality service and customer satisfaction has driven our expansion and solidified our reputation in the community.

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Our Commitment to Excellence and Trust

At Southern Comfort Heating & Cooling, we pride ourselves on our industry certifications and licenses that reflect our commitment to quality. Our team is recognized for exceptional service, ensuring your comfort is always our top priority.

Certifications

Fully licensed and certified HVAC professionals dedicated to your comfort and satisfaction.

Industry Recognition

Award-winning service that sets us apart in the HVAC industry.

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What Your Neighbors Are Saying About Us

Greg from Southern Comfort Heating & Cooling did an awesome job at repairing my outside dryer vent! He was very courteous and professional! I would highly recommend him and Southern Comfort Heating and Cooling for anything you might need - they came out quickly to fix the vent and were great to work with!

Barbara H.

I highly recommend Southern Comfort for HVAC. They advised me on a new system that was perfect for my house to lower my energy bills and their service and warranty is outstanding. Greg was amazing today to fix an issue with my thermostat. He was early, polite, and had the problem resolved in 15 min!

Jamie S.

If I could rate this company 10 stars I would. Matt was not only professional, but very responsive to the issue we were having with our ac unit. He was able to diagnose the issue and resolve our problem quickly. Southern Comfort is very reasonable regarding pricing and has great customer service. We will definitely use this company again in the future due to their honesty and knowledge in this field.

Mia S.

David and Jackson came to clean out my dryer vent. It was clogged and absolutely loaded with lint, they did a great job getting it cleaned while dealing with my kids and dog running around.

Very courteous, clean, and prompt. Would recommend them to anyone.

Matt R.

Highly recommend this company. They have become my #1 go to for HVAC. Jason was amazing. Very professional and very fast. Thank you so much Southern Comfort and thank you Jason. You all have saved me again.

Kim D.

Incredible customer service!  The technicians went above and beyond to try to repair our issues; however our unit was 20+ years old and needed to be replaced. They installed a new ductless unit and it is working great! So efficient and looks great. We are very pleased!  Highly recommend Matt and his team!

Stephanie K.

A neighbor recommended Southern Comfort Heating & Cooling after I talked to a few other HVAC companies to replace a furnace.  I couldn't be more pleased with the service, responsiveness, and pricing.  Everyone I either talked to on the phone or met personally were the utmost professional and genuine.  They did a great job and I would highly recommend Southern Comfort Heating & Cooling.

Andrew K.

Jason L was awesome and knowledgeable. He explained everything so that I could understand it and was very patient and did not pressure us to make a decision about purchasing a new system. We also enjoy having the peace of mind having out system checked out and know that it's safe and going to work this winter!

Matt V.

Southern Comfort was excellent!  They came out the same day I called when our air went out. Jason was the tech and he was great!  Super friendly and fixed our problem quickly. Will definitely recommend to friends and neighbors

Brandi R.

Greg from Southern Comfort Heating & Cooling did an awesome job at repairing my outside dryer vent! He was very courteous and professional! I would highly recommend him and Southern Comfort Heating and Cooling for anything you might need - they came out quickly to fix the vent and were great to work with!

Barbara H.

I highly recommend Southern Comfort for HVAC. They advised me on a new system that was perfect for my house to lower my energy bills and their service and warranty is outstanding. Greg was amazing today to fix an issue with my thermostat. He was early, polite, and had the problem resolved in 15 min!

Jamie S.

If I could rate this company 10 stars I would. Matt was not only professional, but very responsive to the issue we were having with our ac unit. He was able to diagnose the issue and resolve our problem quickly. Southern Comfort is very reasonable regarding pricing and has great customer service. We will definitely use this company again in the future due to their honesty and knowledge in this field.

Mia S.

David and Jackson came to clean out my dryer vent. It was clogged and absolutely loaded with lint, they did a great job getting it cleaned while dealing with my kids and dog running around.

Very courteous, clean, and prompt. Would recommend them to anyone.

Matt R.

Highly recommend this company. They have become my #1 go to for HVAC. Jason was amazing. Very professional and very fast. Thank you so much Southern Comfort and thank you Jason. You all have saved me again.

Kim D.

Incredible customer service!  The technicians went above and beyond to try to repair our issues; however our unit was 20+ years old and needed to be replaced. They installed a new ductless unit and it is working great! So efficient and looks great. We are very pleased!  Highly recommend Matt and his team!

Stephanie K.

A neighbor recommended Southern Comfort Heating & Cooling after I talked to a few other HVAC companies to replace a furnace.  I couldn't be more pleased with the service, responsiveness, and pricing.  Everyone I either talked to on the phone or met personally were the utmost professional and genuine.  They did a great job and I would highly recommend Southern Comfort Heating & Cooling.

Andrew K.

Jason L was awesome and knowledgeable. He explained everything so that I could understand it and was very patient and did not pressure us to make a decision about purchasing a new system. We also enjoy having the peace of mind having out system checked out and know that it's safe and going to work this winter!

Matt V.

Southern Comfort was excellent!  They came out the same day I called when our air went out. Jason was the tech and he was great!  Super friendly and fixed our problem quickly. Will definitely recommend to friends and neighbors

Brandi R.

Our Journey:
A Timeline of Excellence

Founding Year

Established in 2010, we began our mission to provide exceptional HVAC services.

Service Expansion

In 2015, we expanded our offerings to include indoor air quality solutions.

Community Trust

By 2018, we became the trusted HVAC provider for Fayette County residents and businesses.

Customer Commitment

In 2020, we launched our Socomfortable Club to reward loyal customers with exclusive benefits.

Our Team

Meet the professionals dedicated to your comfort.

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Austin Oliver
Master Technician

Austin has 10 years of experience with both residential and commercial HVAC service. He loves waking up excited to do what he loves and call it a career. In his downtime, he enjoys being out in nature, spending time with family and friends, skateboarding and playing drums whenever he can.

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Brandon Duffy
Service Manager

Brandon has 13 years of experience as an HVAC installer. He loves woodworking, metalworking and playing guitar in his free time.

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Chris Dearmon
Installation Expert

HVAC has taught Chris how to work hard and efficiently. Although the work can sometimes be a rough and tough trade, there have been great friends made along the way. Chris enjoys golfing, bowling, hiking, exercise, and traveling.

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Chuck Cross
Master Technician

Chuck has been working in commercial and residential HVAC for over 5 years and loves racing cars and hunting in his spare time.

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David Harrison
Service Manager

David is passionate about learning new skills and striving to be the best technician he can be. He enjoys watching football, hanging out with friends and playing video games.

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Deborah Cathcart
Installation Expert

Deb is likely the first person you will encounter when calling Southern Comfort! Her positivity and love of service make her a perfect fit for the SOCO family. She loves her family, her dog Coco, traveling, movies and music.

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Greg Squires
Installation Expert

Greg has been in the industry over 5 years and is working to become the best HVAC technician in SOCO history. In his free time, you will likely find him at the softball field with his kids or else cheering on the Packers or Yankees.

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Jamal Naji
Installation Expert

Jamal has over 7 years of experience in residential and commercial HVAC, all with Southern Comfort. He enjoys seeing happy clients and is primarily focused on commercial project management. Jamal is married with 5 beautiful children and loves fishing, hunting and visiting the beach with family.

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Jason Lautzenheiser
Installation Expert

Jason has been in the HVAC industry for 29 years. He is an unfortunate Chicago Bears fan and loves spending time with his kids outside of work, deer hunting and playing softball.

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Joey Hernandez
Installation Expert

With over 2 years of hands-on experience in HVAC, Joey excels in establishing long-lasting client relationships and tackling complex challenges with precision. He is always working to acquire new skills and build layers to his problem-solving expertise. Outside of work, Joey enjoys music and prioritizes fitness.

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Joseph Rivera
Installation Expert

Joseph has been in the HVAC industry for 2 years and appreciates making customers happy and comfortable by resolving issues most people won’t. He enjoys spending time outdoors and being with family.

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Kevin Davis
Installation Expert

Kevin comes from the worlds of manufacturing and finance, joining SOCO in October of 2023 as the Operations Manager. He is generally spotted with a cup of coffee in his hand. He loves spending time with his wife, daughter and his fur-covered best friend Sawyer.

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Ray Austin
Installation Expert

Ray has been in the HVAC business for over 26 years. He has done new construction, commercial and residential replacements along with all types of HVAC service. He excels in figuring out issues that no one else can and considers himself a problem solver. Ray enjoys meeting new people and building relationships. He’s a family man in his off time and likes most sports and collecting shoes.

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Trevor Riley
Installation Expert

Trevor has been working in HVAC for 6 years, all with Southern Comfort. He started as a field service technician and is now SOCO’s Service Manager who also handles commercial estimates. He loves virtually all sports and being outdoors, bow hunting, hiking and camping.

Your Comfort is Our Priority

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