Furnace & Air Conditioner Replacement
We replace residential furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, air handlers, and other major heating and cooling equipment.
Sometimes the best solution is a straightforward replacement of an existing system. In other homes, replacing equipment is an opportunity to address comfort problems, improve efficiency, correct airflow issues, or make other changes that improve how the home performs.
The System Design process gives us a chance to look at those possibilities before developing a proposal.
Adding Central Air Conditioning
Many Central Oregon homes were built without central air conditioning or have heating systems that were installed before cooling became a priority.
Depending on the home, air conditioning may be added to an existing ducted system, incorporated as part of a furnace replacement, provided through a heat pump, or addressed with ductless equipment.
The best approach depends on the equipment, ductwork, electrical capacity, and other infrastructure already in the home.
Heat Pumps & Dual-Fuel Systems
Heat pumps can provide both heating and cooling and are an increasingly common option for Central Oregon homes.
A heat pump may operate as the primary heating and cooling system or be combined with another heat source in a dual-fuel arrangement. Existing ductwork, electrical capacity, operating preferences, comfort goals, and cold-weather performance all belong in the discussion.
There is not one heat-pump configuration that makes sense for every home, which is one reason we evaluate the house before recommending a system.
Ductless Heating & Cooling
Ductless systems can provide heating and cooling without connecting to a traditional central duct system.
They can be useful for additions, bonus rooms, converted spaces, homes without suitable ductwork, rooms with persistent comfort problems, or larger projects where a ductless approach makes sense for the whole home.
We commonly install Mitsubishi ductless equipment and can design single-zone or multi-zone systems depending on the project.
Additions, ADUs & New Spaces
Adding conditioned space to a home does not always mean the existing HVAC system can simply be extended.
Additions, ADUs, bonus rooms, converted garages, workshops, and remodeled spaces may have heating and cooling needs that are different from the original house.
We can evaluate whether the existing system can reasonably serve the new space or whether a separate or modified solution makes more sense.
Ductwork, Airflow & Zoning
New equipment cannot solve every comfort problem by itself.
Duct size, layout, restrictions, return-air pathways, balancing, and airflow can all affect how well a heating and cooling system performs. Some homes may also benefit from zoning or other controls that allow different parts of the home to operate differently.
When ductwork or airflow is part of the problem, it should be considered as part of the system design rather than ignored while the equipment is replaced.
Thermostats & Controls
Thermostats and controls affect how the equipment operates and how you interact with the system.
Options can range from straightforward programmable thermostats to communicating controls, zoning systems, and other equipment-specific solutions.
The appropriate control depends on the system being installed and the features you actually want to use.
Filtration & Indoor Air Quality
Heating and cooling equipment is only part of the home-comfort system.
We can also consider filtration and other indoor-air-quality improvements as part of a new system or upgrade. The right solution depends on what you are trying to address, the equipment and ductwork already present, and how much airflow resistance the system can accommodate.
Humidification, Dehumidification & Ventilation
Some homes have comfort or air-quality concerns that go beyond temperature.
Depending on the situation, humidification, dehumidification, ventilation, or other air-management strategies may be worth considering. These solutions work best when they are selected as part of the overall system rather than added without considering how they interact with the heating and cooling equipment.
Equipment We Install
We are not tied to one piece of equipment for every home.
For traditional ducted heating and cooling systems, Coleman is one of our primary equipment lines. For ductless systems, we commonly install Mitsubishi. We also use other equipment when the needs of the project call for a different solution.
Our equipment choices are based on more than a brand name or efficiency rating. We consider reliability, warranty coverage, serviceability, parts and technical support, product range, and our experience installing and servicing equipment in Central Oregon.
After years of working with residential HVAC systems in this climate, we have a good understanding of which products and system approaches tend to perform well here. The purpose of System Design is to match that experience with the needs of your particular home.