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HVAC Repair in Portland, OR

Compare 9 local hvac repair pros. Typical service: $161–$482.

Top HVAC Repair Companies in Portland

  1. 1.AAA Heating & Cooling

    4.9★ (1,449 reviews)

    4.9★ from 1449 reviews

    +15032842173Website

  2. 2.Cost Plus Heating & Air

    4.8★ (89 reviews)

    4.8★ from 89 reviews

    +15032862009Website

  3. 3.Sunnyside Heating & Cooling

    4.9★ (78 reviews)

    4.9★ from 78 reviews

    +15037771696Website

  4. 4.Advanced Portland HVAC Services

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +19716345483Website

  5. 5.Trusted Air Conditioning Works

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +19714840835Website

  6. 6.Pioneer Air Conditioning Solutions

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +19714498987Website

  7. 7.Portland Prime Air Conditioning Repair

    +19715257798

  8. 8.TurboFlow HVAC Master Solutions.

    +19719908818

  9. 9.ChillWorks Experts

HVAC Repair Cost in Portland

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Portland
AC repair$161–$482/job
Seasonal tune-up$80–$214/visit
Furnace repair$161–$535/job
AC replacement$5,350–$12,840/job

HVAC Repair prices in Portland run about 7% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 9 companies serving Portland, rated 4.9★ on average across 1,624 customer reviews.

Portland Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Portland's weather means for scheduling hvac repair.

Last spring frost
February 26
First fall frost
November 30
Annual precipitation
42.85"
Heating degree days
4,235
Cooling degree days
413
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan37.5°46.9°6.14"
Feb38.4°50.8°4.63"
Mar41°56°4.5"
Apr44°60.8°3.4"
May48.9°67.4°2.55"
Jun53.3°72.9°1.69"
Jul57.4°79.6°0.59"
Aug58°80.1°0.71"
Sep54.2°74.6°1.54"
Oct47.6°62.9°3.42"
Nov41.4°52°6.74"
Dec36.5°45.1°6.94"

NOAA station data 2.31 miles from Portland.

Permits & Regulations in OR

Permit typically required

  • HVAC contracting in Oregon requires a Construction Contractors Board license
  • A CCB license requires 16 hours of pre-license training and a Responsible Managing Individual who completes the training and exam
  • Federal EPA Section 608 certification is required to handle regulated refrigerants

License required: Oregon CCB contractor license

Sources: www.oregon.gov

HVAC Repair FAQs for Portland

How much does AC repair cost in Portland?

AC repair in Portland typically runs $161-$482 per job.

When should I service my AC in Portland?

Portland averages 413 cooling degree days a year, so most systems get a tune-up before the first sustained heat rather than during it.

Do I need a permit for HVAC work in Portland, OR?

In OR, HVAC contracting in Oregon requires a Construction Contractors Board license. Verify with the Portland building department before equipment is replaced.

How many HVAC companies serve Portland?

We track 9 HVAC professionals serving Portland.

How hard does Portland heat work an air conditioner?

Summer highs near 80F in Portland mean systems run long cycles for months, which is what drives the compressor and capacitor failures common here.

Does Portland need heating as well as cooling?

With 4,235 heating degree days against 413 cooling degree days, Portland homes need both, and sizing for one alone leaves the other uncomfortable.

Is HVAC service in Portland more expensive than the national average?

HVAC work in Portland runs about +7% versus the national average.

When should I switch to heat in Portland?

Most Portland homes need heat by the first frost around November 30, and winter lows near 37F set how hard it has to work.