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Porch Pro Headshot Haas Development & Construction
"We completely renovated our West Seattle house. We enlarged the main house by adding a dormer and erected an ADU above our garage. The project proceeded remarkably smoothly at every stage, including design, changes, building, and finishing work. David was a terrific team player. We finished on sche...Read more about Haas Development & Construction
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"We completely renovated our West Seattle house. We enlarged the main house by adding a dormer and erected an ADU above our garage. The project proceeded remarkably smoothly at every stage, including design, changes, building, and finishing work. David was a terrific team player. We finished on sche...Read more about Haas Development & Construction
Porch Pro Headshot MM Comfort Systems
Serves Seattle, Washington
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"We recently had MM Comfort Systems install a new furnace and air conditioning unit as well as having the ducts cleaned for the first time in about eighteen years! From our first contact with MM Comfort Systems (Sales and Scheduling) to the completed project, we were more than satisfied with the pro...Read more about MM Comfort Systems
"We recently had MM Comfort Systems install a new furnace and air conditioning unit as well as having the ducts cleaned for the first time in about eighteen years! From our first contact with MM Comfort Systems (Sales and Scheduling) to the completed project, we were more than satisfied with the pro...Read more about MM Comfort Systems
Porch Pro Headshot Dear Electric Inc
Serves Seattle, Washington
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WOW SERVICE The team at DEAR Services continuously strives to go above and beyond any expectations for customer service and quality of service. We guarantee that you will be satisfied, or we’ll make it right! BBB A RATED The team at DEAR Services places customer service and satisfaction with our se...Read more about Dear Electric Inc
WOW SERVICE The team at DEAR Services continuously strives to go above and beyond any expectations for customer service and quality of service. We guarantee that you will be satisfied, or we’ll make it right! BBB A RATED The team at DEAR Services places customer service and satisfaction with our se...Read more about Dear Electric Inc
Porch Pro Headshot Greenwood Heating & Air Conditioning
Serves Seattle, Washington
(852)
Whether you are looking for gas furnace service or repair, quality installation of a furnace, heat pump or air conditioner, endless hot water from tankless water heaters, better air quality in your home or just a filter change or duct cleaning, Greenwood Heating is your best choice of Seattle heatin...Read more about Greenwood Heating & Air Conditioning
Whether you are looking for gas furnace service or repair, quality installation of a furnace, heat pump or air conditioner, endless hot water from tankless water heaters, better air quality in your home or just a filter change or duct cleaning, Greenwood Heating is your best choice of Seattle heatin...Read more about Greenwood Heating & Air Conditioning
Porch Pro Headshot Ballard Natural Gas Service Inc
Serves Seattle, Washington
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Landis and Kathleen Kappen founded Ballard Natural Gas Service to provide great HVAC installation and service to the Seattle area. He came from 18 years of experience with Washington Natural Gas and used that experience to grow Ballard Natural Gas. The company now has 26 team members to meet all of ...Read more about Ballard Natural Gas Service Inc
Landis and Kathleen Kappen founded Ballard Natural Gas Service to provide great HVAC installation and service to the Seattle area. He came from 18 years of experience with Washington Natural Gas and used that experience to grow Ballard Natural Gas. The company now has 26 team members to meet all of ...Read more about Ballard Natural Gas Service Inc
Porch Pro Headshot AirGanic
Serves Seattle, Washington
(377)
"The Crew was great! They answer the phone promptly when you call, and there’s a friendly and knowledgeable person on the other end to talk to. They did the vent inspection and repair in a timely manner, and they did a great job fixing it. Worth the money. I would highly recommend them!!!"
"The Crew was great! They answer the phone promptly when you call, and there’s a friendly and knowledgeable person on the other end to talk to. They did the vent inspection and repair in a timely manner, and they did a great job fixing it. Worth the money. I would highly recommend them!!!"
Porch Pro Headshot Olson Energy Service
Serves Seattle, Washington
(441)
Olson Energy Service has been servicing the Greater Seattle Area's heating and cooling needs as the premier HVAC contractor since 1926. As a Carrier Select Dealer, our industry-trained and NATE certified technicians are dedicated to providing you with the latest innovative energy saving solutions f...Read more about Olson Energy Service
Olson Energy Service has been servicing the Greater Seattle Area's heating and cooling needs as the premier HVAC contractor since 1926. As a Carrier Select Dealer, our industry-trained and NATE certified technicians are dedicated to providing you with the latest innovative energy saving solutions f...Read more about Olson Energy Service
Porch Pro Headshot West Coast Power-Vac
Serves Seattle, Washington
(317)
The owners of West Coast Power-Vac have 12 years combined experience in the air duct cleaning industry. We provide air duct & dryer vent cleaning services at an affordable, straight forward price and on time service. We use the highest quality equipment that is available to the industry. We are a 5 ...Read more about West Coast Power-Vac
The owners of West Coast Power-Vac have 12 years combined experience in the air duct cleaning industry. We provide air duct & dryer vent cleaning services at an affordable, straight forward price and on time service. We use the highest quality equipment that is available to the industry. We are a 5 ...Read more about West Coast Power-Vac
Porch Pro Headshot Joe's Plumbing Co
Serves Seattle, Washington
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Our goal here is to be the best plumbing company that we can be to assist you with your needs from water heater repairs to new plumbing construction jobs.
Our goal here is to be the best plumbing company that we can be to assist you with your needs from water heater repairs to new plumbing construction jobs.
Porch Pro Headshot Baikal Services®
Serves Seattle, Washington
(138)
"Great experience with Chris (owner/operator of Baikal). 1. Easy to communicate with--prompt responses to calls and texts. 2. Skilled plumber--We asked Chris to work on a drainage pipe that was very difficult to access. He worked carefully and consistently to get the job done without damaging the...Read more about Baikal Services®
"Great experience with Chris (owner/operator of Baikal). 1. Easy to communicate with--prompt responses to calls and texts. 2. Skilled plumber--We asked Chris to work on a drainage pipe that was very difficult to access. He worked carefully and consistently to get the job done without damaging the...Read more about Baikal Services®
Porch Pro Headshot 316 Insulation & Spray Foam
Serves Seattle, Washington
(132)
316 Insulation exist to help homeowners with all of their insulation needs with the intent of Making Homes Healthy. We specialize in attic and crawl space restoration which includes every thing from rodents to spray foam. Whatever the case may be we are here for you.
316 Insulation exist to help homeowners with all of their insulation needs with the intent of Making Homes Healthy. We specialize in attic and crawl space restoration which includes every thing from rodents to spray foam. Whatever the case may be we are here for you.
Porch Pro Headshot Go Green Heating & Air Conditioning
Serves Seattle, Washington
(114)
"Mark was called to install a heat pump on a mobile home we were renovating. He was prompt and enthusiastic. His knowledge of the systems to be removed and added was vast and thorough. Once installed, it worked like a charm. Several months later, we had an issue and Mark came out to check it and aga...Read more about Go Green Heating & Air Conditioning
"Mark was called to install a heat pump on a mobile home we were renovating. He was prompt and enthusiastic. His knowledge of the systems to be removed and added was vast and thorough. Once installed, it worked like a charm. Several months later, we had an issue and Mark came out to check it and aga...Read more about Go Green Heating & Air Conditioning
Porch Pro Headshot Randy's heating
Serves Seattle, Washington
(152)
Randy's heating specializes in residitional heating ventalition air conditioning
Randy's heating specializes in residitional heating ventalition air conditioning
Porch Pro Headshot Precision Air Services Inc
Serves Seattle, Washington
(30)
"Outstanding services. Had my furnace installed in 2013 and it has run great ever since. Quick service and they are always available if I have any questions. Going to have a new A/C unit installed this summer and they will get my business again."
"Outstanding services. Had my furnace installed in 2013 and it has run great ever since. Quick service and they are always available if I have any questions. Going to have a new A/C unit installed this summer and they will get my business again."
Porch Pro Headshot Olympic Energy Solutions
Serves Seattle, Washington
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-Full service electrical and hvac contracting -gas furnaces, heat pumps, electric furnaces, Ductless mini splits. -anything that heats or cools -residential and commercial -emergency service, new construction, remodel, retrofit, energy audit/ rebates -duct design, electrical plans/ layouts <a cl...Read more about Olympic Energy Solutions
-Full service electrical and hvac contracting -gas furnaces, heat pumps, electric furnaces, Ductless mini splits. -anything that heats or cools -residential and commercial -emergency service, new construction, remodel, retrofit, energy audit/ rebates -duct design, electrical plans/ layouts <a cl...Read more about Olympic Energy Solutions
Porch Pro Headshot Integral Plumbing and Heating LLC
Serves Seattle, Washington
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Tony and his team put customers first and it shows through the large amount of referrals they get. They have experience in everything from residential remodels to service calls to commercial jobs. Give them a call for quick and courteous service!
Tony and his team put customers first and it shows through the large amount of referrals they get. They have experience in everything from residential remodels to service calls to commercial jobs. Give them a call for quick and courteous service!
Porch Pro Headshot High Value Assets LLC
Serves Seattle, Washington
General contractor specialized in Kitchen and Bathroom remodels but with a vast portfolio of other projects in the greater Seattle area. From Vinyl/Hardwood flooring to Plumbing, Electrical work and beyond, allow us to become your preferred resource for all matters pertaining to your home
General contractor specialized in Kitchen and Bathroom remodels but with a vast portfolio of other projects in the greater Seattle area. From Vinyl/Hardwood flooring to Plumbing, Electrical work and beyond, allow us to become your preferred resource for all matters pertaining to your home
Porch Pro Headshot First Response Heating and Air Solutioins LLC
When you need the temperature to be absolutely right, call ,1st Response Heating & Air Solutions. We are a heating, air conditioning, water heater, air quality and controls company. We do repairs at affordable prices, installations at top quality, also offer products that are reliable and worry-free...Read more about First Response Heating and Air Solutioins LLC
When you need the temperature to be absolutely right, call ,1st Response Heating & Air Solutions. We are a heating, air conditioning, water heater, air quality and controls company. We do repairs at affordable prices, installations at top quality, also offer products that are reliable and worry-free...Read more about First Response Heating and Air Solutioins LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Seattle's Best Cabinetry & Remodeling, LLC
Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling, Cabinetry and Design Services! Seattle's Best Cabinetry & Remodeling (SBCR) LLC, is a design-built company that has the experience to complete any project you bring to us!
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Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling, Cabinetry and Design Services! Seattle's Best Cabinetry & Remodeling (SBCR) LLC, is a design-built company that has the experience to complete any project you bring to us!
Porch Pro Headshot Seattle Garage Door Specialists
Serves Seattle, Washington
We are a well-known garage door repair company in Seattle. We are aware of the problems that you face when your garage door does not work properly. We offer high quality garage door repair, installation, maintenance and inspection service at affordable prices. We are having a specialist team to han...Read more about Seattle Garage Door Specialists
We are a well-known garage door repair company in Seattle. We are aware of the problems that you face when your garage door does not work properly. We offer high quality garage door repair, installation, maintenance and inspection service at affordable prices. We are having a specialist team to han...Read more about Seattle Garage Door Specialists
Porch Pro Headshot Fischer Heating and Plumbing
Serves Seattle, Washington
Don’t let cold weather catch you with a furnace or heat pump that is not working. With just one call you can make sure your house will be toasty warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Don’t let cold weather catch you with a furnace or heat pump that is not working. With just one call you can make sure your house will be toasty warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Porch Pro Headshot Anytime Heating Services Seattle
Serves Seattle, Washington
We are the Anytime Heating Services Seattle professionals who care. Our heating & AC repairs and prices can't be beat! Get regional technicians on the same day you call.
We are the Anytime Heating Services Seattle professionals who care. Our heating & AC repairs and prices can't be beat! Get regional technicians on the same day you call.
Porch Pro Headshot SISU Northwest Energy Solutions
Serves Seattle, Washington
Porch Pro Headshot Air Plus NW
Serves Seattle, Washington

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Frequently asked questions about hvac companies

What does HVAC stand for & what is an HVAC system?

HVAC is an acronym for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. HVAC is a system that heats and cools your home, as the name implies. It also accounts for all the air movement within a building, including transporting air from outside in, and vice versa. A good HVAC system sends the air through a filter and manages humidity levels.

Ventilation in a home is the natural flow of air through the house. An open window letting in the breeze is ventilating the home, removing carbon dioxide, moisture, and odors. Mechanical ventilation pulls air in from a source (most often outside), sends it through a filter, conditions it, and pushes that air into a room. The filter cleans the air, meaning that a good HVAC system will provide you with better air quality within your home or business. Better air quality means healthier lives and has been known to assist asthmatics, allergens, and those sensitive to dust.

To cool the air, an HVAC system will pull air into the ventilation system, then run it through the air conditioner. This is a series of coils filled with refrigerant, which draws heat from the air. An air handler takes the cool air and sends it through the ducts, while any noxious bi-products of the system are blown down a flue. Refrigerant vaporizes and is condensed back into a liquid, as it had begun. This produces heat, which is expelled from the home.

Furnace systems work in a very similar way to air conditioning, though the specifics will vary depending on the type of furnace. Air is pulled in and heated to the desired temperature before being pushed through the ducts into your desired rooms.

Furnace lifespan: how long does a furnace last?

On average, a furnace will last 15 years or more before it needs to be replaced. It's very possible for these systems to last much longer, but a variety of factors can go into a furnace’s lifespan. It’s good practice to contact HVAC companies near you to do annual maintenance, which will ensure your system lasts as long as possible and avoid costly repairs.

Your home should have the proper size furnace for the space. If the furnace is too large, it could heat the space too fast, then shut off. Constantly running short cycles increases wear and tear. The opposite is true as well. If your furnace can’t handle the size of your home, it will struggle to maintain the temperature and wear down quicker. A lack of maintenance can cause buildup on the air filters, which lowers air quality, and can force the system to work harder to push air through the system. If fans are imbalanced, this can also affect the system’s lifespan, as can weakening heat exchangers. If your bills are suddenly rising, you’re hearing odd noises, or your furnace is blowing cold air, these are good signs your HVAC system is in need of maintenance.

You can extend your furnace's lifespan by continually checking and replacing your air filters, as well as asking an HVAC contractor to perform routine maintenance, which involves clearing out the buildup on internal components. Your HVAC system will also operate more optimally if your home is sealed.

Air conditioner lifespan: how long do AC units last?

Not all air conditioning units are built equally. There are a number of options to choose from, and each comes with pros and cons.

The most popular of these units is the portable air conditioner. These are the cheapest, ranging from $200 to $800, but are only designed for one room. You can move them, but they need to push the air outside, so they require a hose. These tend to last five to 10 years.

Window air conditioners are also single-room cooling units, but require installation into a window or wall. These can also cost up to $800, but not all windows can support these units. Like portable ones, they can be noisy. Since they don’t move around and are easier to maintain, they can last anywhere between 10 and 20 years.

Split system air conditioning is different from the above options. It provides a quiet shell inside which pumps out cold air, while a separate shell outside handles the noisy work.

Central air, which would be the AC in HVAC, is the most expensive of these systems, but also the sturdiest. The unit pumps AC through the entire home via ducts. Installing this can cost as high as $10,000, but these systems can last over twenty-five years with proper care.

Another popular option in this vein is the ductless mini-split system, which is great for heating various rooms within a home. They can be installed inexpensively compared to central air. Their components are intricately built due to the complicated nature of the system and are therefore high quality. It can cost between $500 to $5000 for one, but they’ll generally last up to 20 years.

Central air conditioner prices: how much does it cost to install central air?

Central air conditioning can cost anywhere from $2,500 to $10,000. The large price range is because a number of factors go into the installation of these units. The main factor will be the capacity of the system. A system’s capacity is measured in BTUs, or British Thermal Units, which measure the amount of energy needed to cool a pound of water by one degree. On average, your AC needs to output 20 BTU for each square foot of space. A ton of BTUs is 12,000, meaning it can cool 600 square feet of a home.

Central air is measured in size. For a 1.5 ton, you can expect to pay between $2,500 to $4,500. This price increases with the size. A four-ton unit can cost anywhere from $4,200 to $6,200.

Beyond the size, the next major factor will be ducting. Older homes especially lack ducting systems and putting one in requires a high amount of labor. Newer homes tend to have some of this built into them. Local HVAC companies offer evaluations to inspect your home, ascertain potential issues, and will give you solid estimates for what central air may cost.

The type of system you choose also affects the cost. Air conditioning’s seasonal energy efficiency is a rating called SEER. High SEER ratings operate more efficiently, but they can also cost more to install. SEER is calculated by dividing cooling output by the electrical input of a unit during a particular season. Central air is required to meet a SEER threshold which is increasing each year, but these systems do save money on the power bills in the long run.

New furnace cost: how much is a new furnace?

A new furnace can run anywhere from $2,000 to $10,000. There are three main types of furnaces you can purchase that are defined by the fuel it consumes, and each of them has benefits and drawbacks.

Electric furnaces are cheap to install (on average $5,000). They heat coils, which heat the air pushed through them. That air is distributed into your home. While they may be cheap to install, and they’re quite efficient, they do utilize a fair amount of electricity to run.

Natural gas is more expensive to install than electric, especially if you’re looking for a high-efficiency model. A standard model may be 50% less in cost than its high-efficiency competitors. The average price for a natural gas furnace can range from $7,000 to $9,000, though you can find models on both the high and low ends of that spectrum. Natural gas tends to feel warmer than its competitors and can create higher temperatures.

Oil furnaces can cost an average of $9,000 to install. Since they run on oil, they can be expensive to run and are at the mercy of oil markets. They also require regular maintenance, such as changing the oil filter. They can last five to 10 years longer than natural gas and don’t run the risk of creating carbon monoxide or exploding.

Your HVAC company will have to consider other factors in the installation cost, such as the size of the furnace (how much heat it produces), as well as whether your home has the necessary ducting in place. If you’re replacing a furnace, you’ll have to pay to have the original model removed.

Can I replace my own furnace?

You most likely are not allowed to replace your furnace, nor should you. Most states require a technical permit to connect it to the gas lines. Some of the colder countries have made it illegal to install your own HVAC system due to the high-risk factors involved if it's installed incorrectly.

The largest risk to installing your own furnace is a gas leak. Natural gas companies add a scent to natural gas similar to that of rotten eggs, so you can detect it within your home. An unwanted byproduct of a natural gas furnace is carbon monoxide, which can be deadly if improperly vented. It’s estimated over 400 people perish each year due to carbon monoxide in the air.

If you damage the furnace while trying to install it, you’re responsible for the costs to fix it, which won’t be cheap. Improperly wired circuit boards are among the most expensive components in a furnace to repair or replace. As well, if the furnace is set incorrectly, it can damage the pipes within the home or cause excess humidity, which in turn causes its own costly problems. Mishandling the gas could cause a fire, which is one of the leading causes of homes burning down.

If you have plumbing and gas experience, you may qualify to install the furnace yourself. Most cities require a licensed HVAC technician. Considering all the safety hazards that come with installation, it's not a surprise. With so much that can go wrong, it's best to call up a local HVAC company and get some quotes. They’ll ensure your home is safely heated when the snow flies.

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