Marion County, Oregon
HVAC repair and installation in Salem, OR
Salem has mild, wet winters and dry summers that now see more heat waves. The February 2021 ice storm left much of the city without power for days, and heat pumps are the most common upgrade for both heating and cooling.
Areas served include
West Salem · South Salem · Grant · Highland · Sunnyslope · Morningside
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14 ZIP codes covered in Salem
Salem homes and their HVAC systems
The Grant and Highland neighborhoods have early-1900s homes, some once heated with oil; South Salem and Sunnyslope have mid-century homes on hilly lots; West Salem has newer construction.
Local conditions that affect your system
Ice storms
Ice and falling trees cause long outages, which matter for heat pumps and all-electric homes.
Adding cooling
Heat pumps add AC to homes built without it.
Wildfire smoke
Late-summer smoke makes filtration important.
Seasons and peak demand in Salem
Salem winters are cool and wet, with temperatures mostly in the 30s and 40s and occasional ice. Summers are dry, with highs in the 80s and heat waves above 100°F. Smoke is most likely in August and September.
Common HVAC calls in Salem
Also available: emergency HVAC and every other HVAC service.
Salem at a glance
- County
- Marion County
- Utilities
- Portland General Electric (PGE) supplies electricity in most of Salem, with Salem Electric serving some areas, and NW Natural supplies natural gas.
- Permits & licensing
- The City of Salem Permit Application Center issues permits; contractors need an Oregon CCB license.
- ZIP codes covered
- 97301, 97302, 97303, 97304, 97305, 97306, 97308, 97309, 97310, 97311, 97312, 97313, 97314, 97317
Salem HVAC FAQ
Is a heat pump enough for Salem winters?
Yes, for most homes. Salem's winters are mild, though a backup plan for outages is wise.
How do I check an Oregon contractor license?
Search the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) license lookup.
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