Installation Services at
Northwest Heating and Cooling, Inc.

Northwest Heating and Cooling, Inc. is your trusted partner for heating and cooling services in Spokane County and parts of Lincoln, Stevens, and Kootenai Counties. With nearly two decades of experience, our team of dedicated professionals is here to ensure your home or business remains comfortable all year round. Our comprehensive installation services cover everything from residential new construction, repair, and service to light commercial and residential retrofits, providing you with peace of mind and exceptional service.

Comprehensive HVAC Installation Services

Residential New Construction

Building a new home is an exciting journey, and we’re here to make sure your heating and cooling systems are perfectly integrated from the start. Our team works closely with builders and homeowners to design and install HVAC systems that meet your specific needs and preferences. We ensure that your new home is equipped with efficient and reliable heating and cooling solutions.

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Residential & Light
Commercial Retro-Fit

When it’s time to upgrade your existing HVAC system, Northwest Heating and Cooling, Inc. has you covered. Our retro-fit services are ideal for both residential and light commercial properties. We specialize in replacing outdated equipment with modern, energy-efficient systems that enhance comfort and reduce utility costs. Our expert technicians handle the entire process, from removal of the old system to the installation and testing of the new one.

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Furnace Installation,
Service, & Repair

A well-functioning furnace is essential for keeping your home warm during the colder months. We install, service, and repair furnaces powered by natural gas, propane, and electricity. Whether you need a new furnace installation or routine maintenance to keep your existing system running efficiently, our skilled technicians are here to help. If your furnace breaks down, we offer prompt repair services to restore your home’s warmth and comfort.

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Air Conditioner & Heat Pump Installation, Service, & Repair

Stay cool and comfortable during the hot summer months with our comprehensive air conditioning services. We install, service, and repair air conditioners and heat pumps to ensure they operate at peak efficiency. Whether you need a new air conditioner or heat pump for your home or repairs for your existing system, our team provides reliable and professional service to keep your indoor environment comfortable.

Tools

Ductless Mini Split Installation, Service, & Repair

Ductless mini split systems are an excellent solution for homes and businesses without ductwork. These systems offer flexibility and energy efficiency, allowing you to control the temperature in individual rooms. Our technicians are experienced in installing, servicing, and repairing ductless mini splits, ensuring optimal performance and comfort throughout your space.

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Duct Installation & Repair

Proper ductwork is critical for the efficient operation of your HVAC system. We specialize in installing and repairing ducts to ensure your system delivers air effectively and efficiently. Our team can handle everything from designing duct systems for new constructions to repairing and sealing existing ducts to improve airflow and reduce energy waste.

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Gas Piping Installation & Repair

Safe and reliable gas piping is essential for homes and businesses that use natural gas or propane for heating and other appliances. Our technicians are trained and licensed to install and repair gas piping, ensuring that your gas lines are secure and compliant with all safety regulations. We handle everything from new installations to leak detection and repairs, providing you with peace of mind.

Buying a New Home AC

When considering a purchase of a previously owned home, you will likely have the air conditioning and heating system inspected as part of an overall home buyer’s inspection. If that inspection raises questions about the integrity of the system, you will likely want to get the opinion of a licensed HVAC company to help you decide how to proceed.

Get an Expert Opinion on Operating Costs, Repairs or Replacement

With rising energy prices and utility bills for cooling and heating, energy efficiency becomes more important each month. In addition to electricity, does the property have natural gas or a similar fuel source for the furnace? If not, ask if you can see the utility bills from the previous twelve months.

Why? The utility bills could be high enough to affect your other monthly obligations. No matter what type of heat source runs to the home, if the air conditioning and heating system in the home you are considering buying is more than 10 years old, you may want to call Northwest Heating and Cooling for an estimate to replace the equipment no matter how it heats and cools. The same concept goes for energy efficiency aspects of the structure. Service calls for repair –including estimates–almost always have a cost attached.

Telephone estimates for repairs are practically impossible to do accurately. In contrast, on-site price quotes for the installation of a new HVAC system or energy conservation work are free of charge at Northwest Heating and Cooling.

Solving the Prospective Owner’s Possible Dilemma

The fact that you do not yet own the home sometimes causes a dilemma regarding getting price quotes to repair or replace the air conditioning and heating system. How? Since you do not yet own the home, some HVAC contractors may be hesitant to give a free on-site cost estimate for replacing the system. However, you may require the detailed information on the status of the heating and air conditioning system or the structure before you can proceed with the purchase. Generally, due to the number variables possible in a HVAC system and the “envelope” of the home, you should avoid “ball park” estimates done without seeing the property and system.

Northwest Heating and Cooling will charge a low fee diagnostic charge for the estimated repairs and will take all the cost of the estimate off any new system you purchase from them within a reasonable length of time. Alternatively, if the seller of the property still lives there, you might coordinate with the real estate agent(s) to get the current owner to request a repair or replacement bid from Northwest Heating and Cooling. In the case of a replacement bid, it will be free of charge.

Take a “Whole House” Approach

When considering air conditioning, heating and energy efficiency, take a “whole house” approach. Your comfort and satisfaction on an existing system will depend on two factors: the design, age, and condition of the equipment in place and the energy efficiency of the structure (known in the HVAC industry as the ‘envelope’). Features that make up the envelope include insulation in ceiling, walls, and under floors (where applicable); the number of panes and condition of the windows; the amount of heat the roof absorbs or reflects, proper attic ventilation; weather stripping; solar screens; radiant barriers; caulking and more.

As you assess any expenses you will incur to get the comfort and efficiency up to date, be sure to look at both aspects- the equipment and the envelope. Why? Any structure will gain lower bills and more comfort from a new energy efficient air conditioning and heating system, but these can be significantly enhanced through improvements to the envelope. In some cities you can find companies that do both air conditioning and heating equipment repair and installation, and conservation work on the structure. While working with one provider is more convenient for you, it is not critical for getting the job done. Don’t forget to ask if your local utility company or others are offering rebates, incentives, or financing for either type of work.

Before You Buy

Guide To Purchasing New Air Conditioning & Heating Systems

To work as designed, new A/C and heating equipment must be matched with the circumstances in your home or building and the fuel sources available. Our main goals here is to provide useful, flexible tools to help you make a educated decision.

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Regarding Brands of Heating & Air Conditioning Equipment

Over his or her lifetime, a homeowner will not likely buy many air conditioning and heating systems. As customers, unless we have a significant experience that leads us elsewhere, we tend to go for the familiar. For some homeowners, this would hold true with the equipment brand they choose for a new HVAC system.

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Five Factors That Will Influence Your Satisfaction the Most

The following five factors or choices will have the greatest impact on your comfort and overall satisfaction with new air conditioning and heating equipment:

  • The quality of contractor and their personnel who calculate the load, design your system, and install the new HVAC equipment for your situation.
  • Having regular maintenance, preferably by the same company. Regardless of who changes them, regular air filter replacements are critical to reliable operation.
  • Having a reasonably energy efficient house or building (“envelope”) in which the HVAC system operates.
  • The efficiency rating and related features of the heating and cooling equipment you select.
  • The manufacturer’s and the installing company’s parts and labor warranties of the following main components: the compressor, evaporator coil, condenser coil, and the heat exchanger/furnace.

Due to consolidations within the industry and global manufacturing, there are fewer manufacturers of major air conditioning and heating components than there are equipment brands. This means some brands have major components in common. A partial list of possible common components within different equipment brands includes: compressors, condenser and evaporator coils, blower motors, and furnaces/heat exchangers.

Other factors that affect your decision on when to buy new HVAC equipment are:

  • Current promotions offered by the manufacturer or dealer/contractor.
  • If there are current rebates, tax credits, incentives, etc. offered by utility companies, or third parties on equipment with particular features, such as efficiency.
  • If there are any rebates or incentives offered by third parties on energy conservation improvements to your home or building.
  • If an extended warranty is offered on the major components or system. (Note: if the manufacturer or a third party will sell additional warranty time, this is a good sign of their confidence in it, whether or not you purchase the warranty).

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More Tips To Purchasing The Perfect System

Taking a little time up front to learn more about air conditioning and heating will save you time and money when you choose a system. Plus, the air conditioning and heating system you get will deliver the indoor comfort and lower your utility costs.

1. Important decisions when preparing to buy a new A/C & heating system

  • Selecting the right local company to size the equipment, design the system and control the quality of the installation, and
  • Choosing the equipment with the efficiency rating and features to fit the specifics of your situation.

2. Getting the correct size of air conditioner and furnace.

Regarding size of air conditioning and heating equipment, the goal should be to get the optimum size and features for your climate and situation–bigger is not always better.

The three main areas Northwest Heating and Cooling considers in the load calculation include: the amount of heating and cooling needed in your climate, the amount of area you have to heat and cool, and the condition of the “envelope” or part of your home or building that interfaces with the outside air. Within each of these categories, there are many factors that affect the load and equipment size.

Northwest Heating and Cooling measures the size of A/C systems in tons. If you get a system with too low a tonnage rating, the system will work too hard and use too much electricity attempting to cool the air. Conversely, if you get a system with too much tonnage, the system will cycle on and off too quickly to “condition” the air properly. This results in “clammy” uncomfortable feeling cold rooms plus extra wear on certain parts of the system.

On the heating side, if the size of central heating system you buy is too large, you will pay more than necessary for the equipment. An oversize heating system cycles on and off too quickly, and causes extra wear on certain related parts. If a heating system is too small for the space, the room will take too long to heat up or have cold spots in it. In this case, running too long to try and keep up with the thermostat setting would likely cause extra wear on the heating equipment and waste energy.

3. Pay attention to the efficiency ratings

SEER, AFUE, and HSPF/COE and understand the relationship between higher up front costs and long-term savings through lower utility bills for air conditioning and heating. For central air conditioners, efficiency is rated in SEER. The heating industry uses a rating called the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) to measure the efficiency of converting gas into energy for heating. Heat pump efficiency gets expressed in a couple of ways, either HSPF or COE.

4. Consider cutting edge equipment or new models with a lot of features

Ask how long the product has been sold and if you should anticipate any additional maintenance or repairs with the extra features. If you purchase a model with a lot of extra features, you should consider getting an extended parts and labor warranty along with the maintenance agreement that we always recommend. Generally, the extra features come together with the highest efficiency equipment. Examples include multi-stage equipment or fan speeds and electronics with many settings.

5. Find out if there are any efficiency rebates or conservation incentives available

From your city or local power company or other third parties before you decide to make a major repair or buy a new system. Rebate programs often specify a certain minimum efficiency rating or energy conservation measures to be eligible Currently, there is a federal tax credits available for certain high efficiency equipment.

6. Contact Northwest Heating and Cooling

It will help to have the number of heated and cooled square feet in your home.

7. Replace your old furnace or central heating

You should get trusted advice from Northwest Heating and Cooling on how the new and old components would work together. Even though the new A/C and old heating components might physically be made to work, this does not necessarily make matching them your best choice. If you can afford it, replace both the air conditioning and heating components at the same time for more predictable results. The availability of rebates could also be a factor here.

8. Plan Ahead

Get a new system purchase done during the non-peak season (before blazing summer days or the arctic fronts blow in) your HVAC work will be easier to schedule and you are more likely to receive off-peak season pricing.

9. Purchasing a new home

If your homebuyer’s inspection finds a problem with the air conditioner or furnace, you will want to call Northwest Heating and Cooling or other reputable company for an estimate for repair or replacement. Since you do not yet own the home, some HVAC companies will not want to give a free on-site cost estimate for replacing the system. If this happens, you might offer to pay for the on-site estimate on a new system, provided the company will take some or all the cost of the estimate off any new system you purchase within a reasonable on the length of time. To prevent confusion later, ask to have this arrangement written on your receipt when you pay for the estimate.

10. Annual maintenance agreements

To get off to a good start on maintaining your new system, we recommend you sign up for annual maintenance. Northwest Heating and Cooling would check the A/C side in the spring and the heating side in the fall. In addition to preventing repair or safety problems and helping keep utility bills to a minimum, Northwest Heating and Cooling offers associated discounts on repair parts or labor when they become necessary.

Why Choose Northwest Heating and Cooling, Inc.?

Experienced Professionals

With over 19 years of experience in the HVAC industry, our team has the knowledge and expertise to handle all your heating and cooling needs. We are committed to delivering high-quality service and installations that you can trust.

Customer-Centered Approach

Our business is built on the belief that our customers’ needs are of the utmost importance. We take pride in our commitment to meeting those needs and exceeding expectations. Our high percentage of repeat customers and referrals is a testament to our dedication to customer satisfaction.

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Quality & Reliability

We employ only the best talent in the industry, ensuring that every installation and service is performed to the highest standards. Our technicians are skilled, courteous, and committed to providing you with reliable and efficient HVAC solutions.

Emergency Services

We understand that HVAC emergencies can happen at any time. That’s why we offer same-day service for emergencies to our VIP customers. When you need us most, we’ll be there to restore comfort to your home or business quickly and efficiently.

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Contact Us

At Northwest Heating and Cooling, Inc., we’re dedicated to providing top-notch heating and cooling services to Spokane County and parts of Lincoln, Stevens, and Kootenai Counties. So whether you need a new HVAC system installed, maintenance on your existing system, or emergency repairs, our team is here to help.

Don’t wait: contact us today to learn more about our installation services and how we can help keep your home or business comfortable all year round. Let us be your trusted partner in creating a comfortable, efficient, and safe indoor environment.

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