Our gas fireplace was in need of some serious TLC. We had a hard time getting it turned on even…read morewith the switch and it no longer stayed on (it would auto shut off pretty quick). It really needed a good cleaning. They took it apart carefully and cleaned all the pieces/parts. Did a thorough check of everything to make sure there were no leaks/damage. The tech was very knowledgeable and kept a clean working space. I appreciated that he cleaned up after himself and was all done within 2 hours (gone and out the door). The price was reasonable for the state our fireplace was in. I would definitely recommend this company and plan on using them again

Super happy with the central hvac upgrade to our dated ranch style home. Game changer.read more

Just had my 16yo gas fireplace serviced and checked for leaks and parts aging. Tech Parker did…read moregreat efficient job. Patient with my novice questions. Kept area and fireplace clean. Volunteered to change batteries and clean the remote starter. Gave me tips on adding a gas alarm (my poor sense of smell) and the best way to shut off pilot light in summertime. Parker deserves a raise for such quality customer care.

Evergreen Gas was called when we had a problem. They were out and worked on fixing it . I really…read morelike working with there staff because they are not only professional but also listen to what the problem is and how they are going to fix it. I highly recommend using them for all furnace and air conditioning needs. Ann Bell

Our AC unit went out towards the end of May, and I had a friend refer A1 to me. So I went online…read moreand did the whole "Contact Me" selection, saw that they did free consultations. Great. Jerome comes out that Saturday (30th), I give him as much info as I have, we'd only been in the house for a year, and not really had to use the AC, so weren't sure about the history, but it didn't seem to have issues, until it stopped working. I left him to diagnose, and half hour ish, he comes in and tells me it was just completely out of coolant. Easy fix, he'd already filled it, I paid him, problem done. I asked if there were any other issues, he said no it's just an older unit, and I asked him if it'd still be good for the next 2-3 years, so we could save for a replacement, he said it should. About 3 weeks go by, and it stops working again, no idea why. So I ask my husband (who is home during the days) to get ahold of Jerome, and see if he has time to come out to look at it again. He calls, the first number on the business card is not Jerome, but someone who used to work for him. So he calls the other number, and leaves a message. Jerome calls back, and says he's out of town... that was pretty much the end of conversation. We ended up calling Milwaukie Heating, who comes out and looks at the unit, gives us a very thorough quote. Come to find out that there is a whole (puncture) in the liner of the unit. (I don't know if this is the technical jargon, this is just what I got from my husband). The hole was big enough that it should have been noticed prior to having the coolant filled (which is all A1 did), and the tech from Milwaukie said that it should have been communicated to me before the unit was filled. So we have the repair quote, and the quote for a replacement unit, and I called back A1, thinking it's been long enough, maybe Jerome is back in town and can come give us a price quote on a repair, since he initially filled the unit, and I feel like it was something he should have caught, so I wanted to give him a chance to work with us on resolving the issue. Spoke with Jerome tonight, he is still out of state. When I told him I felt like we were taken advantage of, by him not informing us of an issue and just filling the coolant (I'll be honest, I said it felt like we got screwed), his response was "I'm sorry". And then there was a statement to the effect of, "It's possible if there was a leak, something was blocking it, and it was holding pressure, so it the blockage may have been dissolved, and the leak came back". We will not be using this company again, and I'm super disappointed with the service. I feel like he did take advantage of us not knowing much about our AC unit, and was happy enough to make $$$ off of something that was never going to fix the problem. Had we not gone somewhere else, we might have just kept having the unit filled, before realizing there was a larger problem.

Barry is a great repairman. Quick to respond to fix your appliances. Very through and helpful idea…read moreto prevent any additional break downs.

We've worked with some very good companies for maintaining and upgrading our 1886 farmhouse. Among…read morethem, Specialty Heating & Cooling is truly in a class of its own. The communication from first contact through completion of our new AC installation was excellent -- we always knew who was coming out and when to expect them, with notifications arriving both by email and text, and polite requests to confirm each appointment. All the personnel at Specialty have been so helpful. Nicole in the office answered questions and took careful notes. Eric came out and listened to our concerns and answered a lot of picky detailed questions. He did a great job of explaining the challenges of installing AC in an older house, which helped us make a good decision about which type of system to install. And after the installation, Eric came to check air flow in every room of the house, showed us how to optimize that and gave us tips and advice for using the system. As for the installation itself, we were very happy with both Bailey and Devin, the pair who carried it out. Bear Electric did great work to support the installation. And finally, some days after installation, Skylar came out to clean all the ducts, including our dryer duct! We really appreciated both the careful, detailed service and everyone's friendly, professional attitudes. It's clear that Specialty chooses their employees with care and it seems the company treats their employees with respect. We're very satisfied with the AC system and service we purchased from Specialty Heating & Cooling, and would recommend them enthusiastically to friends, family and anyone else looking for respectful, knowledgable and friendly HVAC service.

I am not sure why issues with home systems always seem to happen on weekends or long holidays--but…read morethat's usually when something stops working. At the same time, we are all talking about rising costs and how we're paying more than twice what we used to just a couple of years ago. Companies like Specialty Heating & Cooling are contributing to this problem with pricing practices that, in my view, take advantage of customers. Last week, I noticed an unusual noise coming from our furnace. I had a good idea of what it might be, as I dealt with the same issue when we lived in a different home. I called Specialty Heating & Cooling and scheduled an appointment. The technician arrived on time, and within five minutes, the diagnostics confirmed exactly what I suspected. That's when I was told there was a $189 diagnostic fee--something no one had mentioned when I scheduled the visit. I paid it, but I made it clear that this had not been disclosed. The technician said he would call after the Thanksgiving weekend with a repair estimate. On Monday, he contacted me and asked for my email. When I requested the total cost of the repair, the quote was $1,186.43. I asked for an explanation of how they justified charging nearly $1,200 for a part that retails for about $142, installs with three screws, and takes less than 30 minutes to replace. Unfortunately, no clear explanation was provided. If their quote had been anywhere near reasonable--say, up to $500--I would have approved the repair immediately. I spent a total of 15 minutes removing and reinstalling that part. The entire process required removing and replacing only three 1/4-inch screws. Given how quick and simple the job was, I'm struggling to understand why the charge was so high. This level of work does not justify the price that I was quoted. However, at this price, I strongly suggest exploring alternatives before calling Specialty Heating & Cooling, unless you're comfortable paying far more than what the job is worth.

They did a poor job installing our new HVAC system for our new construction home in Hillsboro…read more After repeated repair attempts and after our warranty has expired, we are still struggling with severe leaking condensate in our AC unit drip pan. Poor workmanship can also be seen with the messy sealant application around the ducting, causing a mess around the unit that they didn't clean up and leaky ducts. Wouldn't recommend.

Worst company ever - very deceptive company. They installed…read morea used item that has dent... plus they installed it wrong and water leaks turning of the igniter. they left an insulation in the compartment which blocked the airway therefore shutting of the furnece - incompetent company. when we called them, it was extremely difficult to get a hold of anyone and they needed to be paid $175 for what they call a trip fee that wont even be accounted towards the service. SAVE your money - do not use this worst company.

My A/C went out mid-August and made my house miserable. I was super anxious about choosing a…read morecompany and scared of being ripped off so I spent hours trying to research an honest, reliable company and then had to hope for the best. O'Leary Air turned out to be amazing. Tanner came out and did the work within 2 two hours of my call, identified and fixed the problem, and didn't try to upsell me on stuff I didn't need. AND the service cost nowhere near what I thought it might! I am so glad I went with O'Leary and will be calling them again for my next projects!

O'Leary is honest, fast, and knowledgeable. Kevin helped me get the best unit for the price point…read moreand helped me navigate the process maintaining cost. The unit cools the entire house and when it wouldn't start at first, they arrived to troubleshoot and remedy the issue that was no fault of theirs in 15 minutes flat! Go with them and get the personal treatment of a local family owned company.

My request for service was answered quickly with an appointment made for the next day. I received…read moretimely notice of upcoming visits and informed when techs were on their way. It was determined and expected that my 24 year old ac system needed replacement . The furnace was older by 14 years. Keith called for their estimator, Joel to come to our home. Lucky for us, Joel was nearby and available in less than 30 minutes. Joel was very thorough in explaining options and systems that complimented our usage and needs. We picked the ideal choice for our needs and scheduled our furnace/ac system replacement. Due to inventory issues we were going to have to wait 5 days before the planned time. The terrific staff at Best Owner Direct HVAC & Electrical were able to locate a system from another distributor and scheduled the installation for Thursday. The over 100°f day. That evening we were able to sit in our home with a comfortable environment. Thanks to everyone for a speedy response and installation! Highly recommended! I contacted them since they did an awesome job for my son replacing his hvac and water heater with a heat pump system & tankless water heater , another 5 star job.

Worked with this company for almost 10 years. Every experience is amazing and wonderful. Kevin…read moreexpanded so I don't see him as much (he's the one who knows so much and I love working with him). Lately Joel's coming by and he's been great. We've had one bad experience with one tech who didn't clean the ac well, and they sent him back to fix it without issues. I was happy with the work afterwards and didn't' have the issue again.

Fantastic response from Oregon Heating and AC. Fast and friendly. Had a rep come to the house to…read morequote a system replacement. Although we didn't end up going with them, we had a great chat with their rep from whom we learned a lot about HVAC!

Having a critical home component fail is never ideal, but the team at Oregon Heating & Air…read moreConditioning made a stressful situation incredibly smooth. Less than two hours after my initial call, I received an update that Steven was in the area and could stop by to triage our broken furnace; that level of speed is outstanding! Steven quickly confirmed our 26-year-old furnace had finally given out. Within mere hours of him leaving, Greg, the residential sales estimator, was out. He clearly explained all replacement options and timelines and got our installation scheduled in very short order. These are awesome professionals! They worked fast, communicated clearly, and even offered several ways to pay or finance the replacement. Highly recommend this dedicated and efficient team!