What HVAC services are available in Portland, OR?
Portland homeowners hire Petra Heating & Air Conditioning, a family-owned HVAC company founded in 2006, for furnace, AC, heat pump, ductless, and water heater service. Our team serves Multnomah County from its Clackamas office and works on everything from older bungalows to newer builds. To get on the schedule, call 503-212-4025 or request service online.
Family-Owned Since 2006 | Clackamas, OR | Oregon CCB #170378 | 4.8 Stars from 150+ Reviews
Air Conditioning Repair & Installation
We troubleshoot central air conditioners that blow warm air, freeze up, short-cycle, or stop altogether, and we replace systems that no longer make sense to repair. For a house without central cooling, we can install air conditioning that fits the home, ducted or ductless.
A July evening along the Willamette in Sellwood-Moreland is a good place to be, and a cool house is a better one to come home to. Customers have written about a technician who worked through the troubleshooting step by step and confirmed the system was running well before leaving.
Heat Pump & Ductless Installation
Mitsubishi Electric systems are among the heat pumps and ductless systems our crews install, repair, and maintain. A ducted heat pump can replace a furnace and AC with a single system, and a ductless unit serves one room or zone without ductwork.
For a studio, addition, or converted room in the Alberta Arts District, a ductless heat pump can give that space its own heating and cooling without running new ducts through the house.
Furnace Repair & Replacement
A furnace that quits in January needs an honest diagnosis. We repair furnaces with ignition, burner, blower, or control problems, and we recommend replacement when age or parts availability make repair impractical.
In Alameda, a furnace replacement goes best when the plan accounts for the home’s existing duct routes and mechanical space. We walk the house and talk through the options before the work is scheduled.
Air Duct Sealing & Inspection
Leaky or poorly connected ducts waste heated and cooled air and can pull dust into the airstream. We use pressure readings to find leaks, look inside the ducts, seal or repair them, clean them when it is warranted, and replace sections that are beyond repair. Healthy air ducts are the quiet half of a comfortable system.
In established neighborhoods like Eastmoreland, a duct inspection is a practical next step when one room never gets comfortable and the thermostat setting is not the problem.
Preventative HVAC Maintenance
Regular maintenance covers furnaces, AC systems, and heat pumps. A technician cleans, tests, and adjusts each component and reports what needs attention, so repairs get planned instead of rushed.
With the leaves coming down around Mount Tabor each fall, the heating system is next on the household to-do list. A maintenance visit before the first cold week keeps that job from turning into an emergency.
Indoor Air Quality Solutions
Cleaner indoor air starts with finding the source: dust from leaky ducts, humidity that lingers, filtration that is too light, or a house that needs fresh air. We assess the home and recommend indoor air quality solutions such as filter upgrades, ventilation, humidity control, or duct work.
From fall through spring, Hillsdale residents spend long stretches indoors, which is a good reason to check filtration and ventilation before the windows stay shut for months.
Water Heater Repair & Replacement
When hot water turns inconsistent, the cause can be the water heater or something upstream of it. We repair, maintain, and replace water heaters, including tankless models, and we can replace one alongside a furnace or AC when several systems are aging together.
A Laurelhurst household updating a kitchen or bath may be ready to replace an aging water heater at the same time, and we can coordinate it with furnace or AC work when the timing lines up.
Light Commercial HVAC Service
Through our commercial services, we maintain, repair, and install heating and cooling for small offices, shops, and other light commercial spaces.
Along Hawthorne Boulevard, shops and cafes rely on a comfortable room to keep customers inside, so we schedule around business hours where we can.
Why Portland Homeowners Choose Our Team
Our company is family-owned, founded by Matt and Sarah Ryan in April 2006. Our Oregon contractor license, CCB #170378, has been active since 2006, and the state’s license record shows no complaints or disciplinary actions.
Portland customers write about specifics. One called on a Sunday afternoon for an emergency AC repair and received honest advice on repairing versus replacing. Another chose a Mitsubishi heat pump, and the crew worked through a multi-day installation, cleaned up afterward, and wrapped the water heater and furnace vents while they were at it.
Portland Furnace, Heat Pump & Ductless Questions Answered
What heating and cooling options work for a Portland home with no ducts?
For a Portland home without ductwork, whether an older bungalow near Ladd’s Addition or an addition built without ducts, a ductless heat pump is often the simplest way to add efficient heating and cooling. A technician sizes an indoor unit for each room or zone and connects it to an outdoor unit through a small opening in the wall. We start with a walk-through so the layout matches how you use the house.
Should I repair or replace the AC in my Portland home?
Repair makes sense when the failure is isolated and the rest of the system is sound. Replacement becomes the better choice when repairs keep coming back, the system struggles to keep the house comfortable, or the repair cost approaches a meaningful share of a new system. We lay out both sides so you can decide with the numbers in front of you.
Can you replace my furnace, AC, and water heater in one project?
Yes. Replacing aging equipment together means one assessment, one plan, and one schedule. One Portland customer wrote about a 37-year-old furnace that had become obsolete and could no longer get parts, and the furnace, AC, and water heater were replaced together that fall.
Is it normal for my heat pump to steam or ice over during a Portland winter?
Light steam or a thin layer of frost on the outdoor unit is normal, because heat pumps run defrost cycles in cold, damp weather. Thick ice that does not clear, no heat inside, or loud grinding calls for a technician. Keep the area around the unit clear of snow and debris, and turn the system off if ice is building up.
Why is my furnace blowing cold air in my Portland house?
Check the thermostat first: if the fan is set to on, it will blow unheated air between cycles. A dirty filter can restrict airflow and cause the furnace to shut its burners off, and a failed igniter or a blocked condensate drain on a high-efficiency unit can do the same. If the filter and thermostat check out, call us. If you smell gas, leave the house and call your gas utility from outside.
Schedule HVAC Service in Portland
When the furnace stops, the AC fails, or a replacement is on your list, Petra Heating & Air Conditioning can take it from diagnosis to repair or installation. Call 503-212-4025 to talk it through, or use request service online to line up a visit.
Mark was the project manager. He came out first to set up what had to be done and then came the next day with Jon and Michael to get the project going.
Jon and Michael were there each day (three in total), worked through the day, and did a fine job on the installation of the heat pump. Plus, they were just two good guys to have on the job. When they were finished, they cleaned up the area and even wrapped our water heater while wrapping the furnace vents. Much appreciated that.
We had used Matt in years past on our oil furnace. He always did a great job. The furnace was still functioning well, but it was time to move on.
Petra is a company I can highly recommend.”