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“All 1,597 reviewers award 5 stars, with multiple customers specifically praising same-day emergency response during heating failures. Technicians Kenny, Rick,…”
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“449 reviewers award Efficiency Heating & Cooling a 4.9-star average, with technicians Tristan, Jim, Seven,…”
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“All 195 reviews award Mengis Heating and Cooling a 5-star rating, a perfect score with no documented…”
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“155 reviewers deliver a 4.7-star consensus, with every detailed review rating a full 5 stars. Customers…”
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Typical heating and cooling repair costs in Portland, by component.
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Diagnostic / service call | $74 | $118 | $196 |
Thermostat replacement | $147 | $270 | $490 |
Blower motor replacement | $392 | $637 | $1,078 |
Heat exchanger replacement | $1,470 | $2,156 | $3,430 |
Ignitor replacement (gas furnace) | $147 | $245 | $392 |
Control board replacement | $294 | $539 | $882 |
Full system repair (major) Multi-component failure | $490 | $1,176 | $2,940 |
Prices reflect Pacific coast metro averages compiled from published industry cost guides, contractor surveys, and regional labor data. Last updated: April 2026.
HVAC Repair in Portland draws from a well-reviewed 81-contractor market where furnace repairs dominate volume in winter and AC work is increasingly common as Portland's installed cooling base grows. The 4.7 average from 21,851 reviews is one of the stronger market-wide quality scores in the Pacific Northwest. Twenty-four contractors are available after hours, covering the heating emergencies that arrive during cold snaps.
Diagnostic calls run $74 to $196. Thermostat replacements land at $147 to $490 depending on unit type, and blower motor replacements — the most labor-intensive common repair — cost $392 to $1,078 with labor. Oregon requires both CCB contractor registration and the Limited Journeyman HVR license for HVAC repair work. Refrigerant-involved repairs additionally require EPA Section 608 certification.
Sunset Heating & Cooling at 4.8, with Bryan and Zach earning consistent individual praise, reflects the team consistency that drives repeat repair relationships. Specialty Heating & Cooling at 4.9 is noted for technicians who explain each step of a repair before and during the work — reviewers describe this as distinct from contractors who simply diagnose and invoice. Wolcott at 4.7 earns credit for Nick and Grant's careful, respectful approach to home entry — shoe covers and clear communication before starting work.
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