Cost Plus Heating & Air

Cost Plus Heating & Air has operated as a St. John's Neighborhood fixture in Portland since 1985. With 89 verified reviews earning a 4.8-star average, the contractor holds Oregon CCB license 47978 and maintains a team of salaried, in-house technicians with NATE certifications. The company serves Portland and surrounding Multnomah County communities, offering furnace and air conditioning installations alongside ongoing maintenance for existing equipment. Evening and weekend appointment availability accommodates schedules that standard business hours do not. The contractor is licensed, bonded, and insured with no subcontractors on staff.

The company's certifications include NW Natural Preferred Contractor status, Energy Trust Trade Ally partnership, and American Standard Customer Care Dealer designation. These relationships enable Cost Plus Heating & Air to guide homeowners through available utility rebates and manufacturer promotions on eligible equipment. The contractor specializes in gas furnaces, water heating, fireplaces, and ductless mini-splits, an unusually focused set of trades that has attracted a loyal client base over four decades. Financing options extend accessibility to full-system replacements that might otherwise require years of deferred maintenance.

Reviewers repeatedly name owner Steve as the reason they returned. One homeowner called after another contractor recommended replacing both the AC unit and furnace; Steve arrived the same day, serviced the furnace, and replaced a single component in the outdoor unit, avoiding a costly double replacement. Technician Mark earned consistent praise for arriving when scheduled, identifying the root cause of a noisy furnace, and proactively flagging additional maintenance needs before they became failures. Another client noted that during installation, a previously disconnected bedroom vent was discovered and corrected without a separate service call. Multiple reviewers describe Steve as the most honest contractor they have worked with in Portland.