Old: Just had my 1st service, 8.22.23, with this company for my AC unit. Leonard did excellent work…read morefrom what I can tell; he was also very professional and friendly while doing the work. I'll use them again for sure. New: Just had my 2nd service, 12.16.25, and Leonard was the same gentleman that came out for a small repair we needed. This company is great and Leonard is a wonderful representative for them. Honest work and I really feel like I can trust them. Great prices tool

Excellent work, great service & good price! Will use them again ! Nice guy and he showed up on…read moretime.

Jason from service now came out and gave me an estimate to replace my ac and furnace unit. He did a…read moregood job with their estimate , but while taking measurements he noticed that my hot water heater was venting into my garage and told me I should fix it. I don't know how long it was like that, but I can't tell you how happy I am that he noticed my problem. He helped insure that my family was safe and I really appreciate that.

Wish I could give a better rating since everyone I talked to and worked with was friendly and they…read moreseem like nice people - just didn't work out in my case. I was looking to get a quote for an HRV installed so I called and asked about that. I was asked when the last time our HVAC was serviced and since it had been a couple years was told we should just schedule a service before going ahead with a quote. So I scheduled - great! Guy came out and performed the service, but during the service the float switch we had on the system (so the condensate from the AC wouldn't overflow into our crawlspace if the drain got a clog) shorted the system when he plugged it back in. He said these things are unusual and not needed, since if it overflows it'll just have water in the crawlspace, no big deal (!?!), not like if the HVAC was in the attic. And the system wouldn't turn on unless he unplugged it, was that ok? Since I wanted the HVAC and AC to work I said ok. I asked the technician about getting a quote for an HRV and how that would work, etc, and he said he didn't know much about those and that he didn't see why they were necessary. While agree they're not necessary, we want one to improve our indoor air quality - thus the original call! He said he would note it down and the office would get back to me. Left with a $300 service bill, and an HVAC system in worse-off shape than before (no working float switch), I called back the next business day to see what could be done. The owner was really helpful and said he'd look into it, called back the next day and had the part ordered and would fix the float switch for free. I asked about getting a quote for an HRV and he said they don't really do them, so couldn't help out here. Ugh! That's why I called originally and wouldn't have had someone out here and paid $300 for service I didn't really want. All I really wanted was a quote! Lesson learned on my part, but overall won't be working with them again as they didn't help be address what I wanted to with my system (and I'm out $300 which seems pricey for what was ~1 hour maintenance service)

Excellent experience with Polar Heating & Cooling, replaced our 25yr old furnace and AC with a high…read moreefficiency furnace and heat pump. The crew was professional, efficient from start to finish. Mico explained everything clearly, completed the install in two days. Highly recommend them for anyone needing HVAC service. Dan & Sheri Molalla, OR

The team worked with us in November to replace our "dead" HVAC. We preferred a hybrid. Caesar…read morediscussed options with us with a day or two our new systrem waa installed and running perfectly. This company and every member of their team, are high quality professionals with amazing social conscience. Last week Tony came by to inspect our 2nd HVAC (furnace in attic). It was great seeing him again. His work, again, was top notch. Communication from the team members, and amongst each of them, is professional - and exceptional.

Wish I could give a few bonus stars here, beyond 5/5. Just amazing service all around…read more They responded to my request promptly, and it turned out that Sufian was only about 10 minutes from us at the time, so he showed up and got to work. In no time at all, he diagnosed and fixed the issue with our AC drain line and, on top of that, explained everything to me and showed me how to fix this same issue myself in the future. As if that wasn't enough, he pointed out (politely!) that we were using the wrong size furnace filter--and replacing them more often than needed. He told me what size we should be using, and why, and where to find them. I could not be happier with these guys, and will absolutely be using them again for any and all of our HVAC needs.

Prime Heating and Cooling is the best furnace/AC company we have ever employed. This is an…read moreunsolicited review. Prime has serviced our furnace and AC for about 3 years and each visit has been professional and effective. Most recently, we were concerned about an unusual noise when AC started up and Saif came out within a few days, correctly diagnosed the issue (not a problem), and then returned to do routine service and to add a vent to the furnace which corrected an airflow problem for minimal cost. The correction has been wonderful! Saif works to keep charges down (extra vent was very inexpensive). Prime offers a program for repeat customers for which there is not extra charge (unlike other companies). The Prime administrative staff members are all professional, considerate, and conscientious. We have used multiple companies at our homes in Portland over about the last 40 years; Prime is hands-down the best. Also, we recommended Prime to our son who then chose them to install a new furnace and heat pump. He was very satisfied.

Very honest company! I have always been very happy with the service they provided. Their prices are…read morefair and you are able to reach a real person on the phone, a rarity in today's word

Wow, great crew. They installed new furnace in under 6 hours and I have heat again. Under budget…read moreand on time. Hauled away old furnace too.

I asked them to come in and do an energy audit of the house, and based on that we decided to have…read moreinsulation blown into our heretofore completely uninsulated walls. we also had them increase the attic insulation from the spotty R19 coverage to R38, do thorough air sealing, and install seals on all of the exterior doors. Their crew was prompt and professional and did a great job removing and reinstalling siding on the house without trampling the garden. They just finished yesterday, and the weather has been quite mild, so we haven't felt the effects of the insulation yet, but I have high hopes we'll see it on this winter's heating bill!

While Dane was wonderful in replacing our water heater's anode rod, it was quite bothersome that we…read morehad to pay $250 to have it replaced on a part covered under warranty. The water heater was installed 2 1/2 years ago by Rivival Heating and the anode rod needed to be replaced because "Portland water is so hard and full of minerals". The original quote for labor alone (not covered under warranty) was $340 but we got the manager to bring it down to $250. Still, the water heater is only 2 1/2 years old and that was an expense we did not anticipate when we bought the water heater. The prior one was not broken but when we had Rivival replace our furnace, they strongly suggested replacing the water heater at the same time. The old one never produced brown water but after just two years, the new one did. Maybe the water heater wasn't as good as the previous one? Not sure... Forgot to add, my home warranty service said they could not reimburse me because this is a "warranty issue". And to be truthful, the furnace job was great! Just wish the water heater repair didn't cost me anything. Next year, when it is out of warranty, I'll be able to file for reimbursement from my home warranty provider.

I had the best experience with Jason and his team. Lakeside Heating and Cooling was referred to me…read moreby my son-in-law. My first experience, they came out the following day and had me up and going in no time. Unfortunately my equipment was old and eventually my AC went out all together. I was stressed out because it's the middle of summer and everyone is so busy, and AC units can be so expensive. I didn't think I would have a cool house for at least two or three weeks . I called Jason and he had someone out quickly to assess my situation. His technition explained my situation and unfortunately we needed a new air conditioner. Jason went to work finding me the right equipment for our home. After a good discussion, we chose a unit that was a little more expensive, but much more quite and energy efficient. Our house is cool again, much quicker and lower price than we anticipated. Thank you Jason and team. I will refer you business at every opportunity.

Jessie did a great job today! He cleaned our furnace system and explained a lot to me regarding our…read moresystem and what maintenance needs to be done. I would definitely recommend this company to take care of our system in the future!

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.