Multnomah County, Oregon
HVAC repair and installation in Portland, OR
Portland's mild, damp climate meant many homes were built without air conditioning, but recent heat waves, including the 2021 heat dome, changed that. Heat pumps are now the most common upgrade.
Areas served include
Sellwood · St. Johns · Laurelhurst · Hollywood · Hawthorne · Montavilla
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60 ZIP codes covered in Portland
Portland homes and their HVAC systems
Laurelhurst, Sellwood and St. Johns have many early-1900s homes with basement furnaces or oil heat; newer east-side homes more often have forced air ready for AC.
Local conditions that affect your system
Adding cooling
Ducted heat pumps replace old furnaces where ducts allow; ductless systems serve homes without them.
Oil tank conversions
Older homes moving off heating oil often need tank decommissioning as part of the project.
Wildfire smoke
Late-summer smoke makes filtration and a sealed home important.
Seasons and peak demand in Portland
Portland's summers are usually dry and in the 80s, but heat waves now push past 100°F more often than they once did. Winters are cool and wet, rarely far below freezing, with occasional ice storms that cause outages. That mild winter climate is exactly where heat pumps perform best.
Common HVAC calls in Portland
Also available: emergency HVAC and every other HVAC service.
Portland at a glance
- County
- Multnomah County
- Utilities
- Portland General Electric (PGE) and Pacific Power supply electricity, and NW Natural supplies gas.
- Permits & licensing
- Portland Permitting & Development issues mechanical permits. Contractors need an Oregon CCB license.
- ZIP codes covered
- 97201, 97202, 97203, 97204, 97205, 97206, 97207, 97208, 97209, 97210, 97211, 97212, 97213, 97214, 97215, 97216, 97217, 97218 and 42 more
Portland HVAC FAQ
Is a heat pump enough for Portland winters?
Yes, for most homes. Portland's winters are mild, and modern heat pumps heat efficiently in those temperatures.
Do I need a permit for a heat pump in Portland?
Yes. Most heat pump installs require mechanical and sometimes electrical permits.
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