Every Kind of Heat in the Portland Metro, Diagnosed Before Anything Gets Replaced
Homes around Gresham and Portland heat a lot of different ways: gas furnaces in the garage, electric furnaces in the hall closet, heat pumps out back, ductless mini-splits in the attic, and propane out past the city. Each one fails differently. We find out why yours stopped, fix it the right way the first time, and only talk replacement when replacement is the honest answer.
Gas, Electric, or Heat Pump Changes the Whole Diagnosis
A gas furnace that won't stay lit, an electric furnace that keeps tripping the breaker, and a heat pump that quit in January are three different problems with three different fixes. Before we roll a truck, we often talk you through a few checks over the phone, like looking at the fan and the breaker box, so you know whether you even need a visit. If you're still deciding which kind of system fits your home, our guide to home heating in Portland lays out the options, and we've written up whether heat pumps hold up through a Portland winter.
We've been told more than once that we're too thorough, and we take that as the job. One customer's electric heat kept tripping the breaker after their heat pump quit. Two companies before us said the system was old and needed replacing. We found an undersized breaker, tuned up the electric furnace, recharged the R22 in the heat pump, and cut the monthly heating bill by at least $400. Another furnace had been tagged out and the gas shut off by a different company; we traced the real fault to a corroded condensate pump, verified the system was safe, and got it running. That's why we always say it's worth getting a second opinion before replacing your system.
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Our Heating Services Across the Portland Metro
Whether your heat is out tonight or you're planning ahead for next winter, start here.
Heat Repair
Furnaces that won't light, won't stay lit, blow cold air, or trip breakers. We test components one by one, from igniters and flame sensors to gas valves and control boards, so you pay for the part that actually failed.
See Heat RepairHeat Replacement
When an old system truly has run its course, we replace it with equipment we trust. We like Goodman: fewer bells and whistles, a ten-year warranty, and the kind of simplicity that holds up over the long term.
See Heat ReplacementEmergency HVAC Services
No heat on a freezing night doesn't wait for business hours, and neither do we. You can call us any time about a heating emergency anywhere in our service area.
Get Emergency Heat HelpHVAC Maintenance
A fall tune-up catches dirty burners, weak igniters, worn belts, and clogged filters before they leave you without heat. It's the cheapest repair you'll ever get.
See Maintenance VisitsHome Heating Guide
Gas, electric, heat pump, or ductless: how each system works in a Portland-area home, what it costs to run, and what to ask before you choose one.
Read the Heating GuideHeat Pumps in Winter
Thinking about a heat pump but worried about cold snaps? Here's how they handle Portland winters and what keeps them running when the temperature drops.
Read the Heat Pump PostHonest Diagnosis on Every Kind of Heating System
30-Day Guarantee
If we fixed it incorrectly, we come out and make it right at no charge. If an old system develops a brand-new problem, we'll tell you that straight, too.
Free On-Site Diagnostics
We offer free on-site diagnostics. Terms and conditions may apply, so call (503) 334-9584 for details on your address.
A Phone Check First
Many heating calls start with a few simple checks over the phone, like the fan and the breaker box, so you don't pay for a visit you didn't need.
Formally Trained
We hold a Portland Community College - Installer Certificate, backed by years of hands-on work in residential, industrial, and cold storage HVAC.
Goodman Equipment
When replacement makes sense, we lean on Goodman for its reliability and ten-year warranty, so you aren't paying twice the price just for a name.
Emergency Calls Welcome
Day or night, when the heat goes out, you can reach us at (503) 334-9584 and we'll talk it through.
Let's Find Out What's Really Wrong
Schedule Free Estimate (503) 334-9584Gas furnace, electric furnace, heat pump, ductless, or propane, we'll talk it through, diagnose it properly, and give you your options before anything gets replaced. Free on-site diagnostics; terms and conditions may apply, so call for details.
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