Furnace Installation
A new furnace is a 15–20 year decision. Conrad Heating and Cooling installs gas and electric furnaces for homes throughout Beaverton and the Portland metro — sized to the actual space, permitted, and tested before we leave. Call 503-785-9715 for a free estimate.
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Our Heating Services
Heating Services
New furnace, heat pump, or ductless mini-split — Conrad handles load calculation, equipment selection, permits, and same-day startup. Every system is sized to your home’s actual square footage and ductwork condition, not to what’s on the truck. Free estimates, financing available.
Air Conditioning Services
Furnace won’t fire, short-cycling, or making sounds it didn’t make last winter? Our technicians carry common parts — igniters, flame sensors, blower motors — and close most repairs on the first visit. Diagnostic first, written quote before anything gets touched. 24/7 emergency service available.
Indoor Air Quality
Annual tune-ups catch failing igniters, cracked heat exchangers, and restricted airflow before they cause a January breakdown. Conrad documents every checkpoint and leaves a written summary — not just a filter swap and a sticker on the unit.
Why Choose Conrad for Your Heating Services
Beaverton winters don’t announce themselves. One week it’s 50°F and drizzling; the next a freeze rolls in from the Cascades and every furnace in the neighborhood gets a stress test. Conrad Heating and Cooling has handled that cycle since 2019 — 365 days a year, from Cedar Hills to Lake Oswego.
Our technicians are CCB-licensed, EPA 608-certified, and WHI-certified. Every one of them is on our payroll — no subcontractors. We work on furnaces, heat pumps, and ductless mini-splits from every major manufacturer, and we price the job upfront before any work starts.
That’s the difference between a heating and air conditioning service company built on referrals and one built on volume. Our 4.9/5 Google rating didn’t come from fine print — it came from doing the job right.
Professional Furnace Installation You Can Trust
Beaverton winters run wet and cold from November through March. A furnace that’s the wrong size either short-cycles (oversized) or runs constantly without reaching setpoint (undersized). Both cost more to operate and wear out faster than a properly sized unit. Conrad starts every installation with a Manual J load calculation — not standard practice across the industry, but it should be.
CCB-licensed, EPA 608-certified, bonded and insured — in-house staff, no subcontractors. We install all major brands: Bosch (authorized dealer), Lennox, Carrier, Trane, Daikin, and Goodman. Permits pulled, inspections scheduled, all included.
Gas and Electric Furnace Installation Options
Gas Furnace Installation
Gas furnaces are the most common heating system in Beaverton and Portland — natural gas is available throughout most of Washington County, and modern units run at 80–98% AFUE. The efficiency gap matters: an 80% AFUE furnace loses 20 cents of every gas dollar up the flue; a 96% AFUE model loses 4 cents. Over a Pacific Northwest heating season, that difference typically runs $150–$250 per year on a typical home.
Electric Furnace Installation
Electric furnaces make sense for homes without a gas line — no combustion, no CO risk, lower upfront installation cost. The tradeoff is operating cost: electric resistance heating is less efficient than gas at current utility rates in Oregon. For homes going fully electric, a heat pump is usually the better long-term investment — it moves heat rather than generating it, reaching COP 2.5–4.0 on mild-cold Pacific Northwest nights.
High-Efficiency Furnace Installation
High-efficiency furnaces (95–98% AFUE) use a secondary heat exchanger to capture heat that standard units exhaust. They vent through PVC pipe rather than a flue, which affects installation cost and placement options. ENERGY STAR-rated models often qualify for Energy Trust of Oregon rebates — Conrad handles the paperwork as part of the installation.
When to Replace Your Furnace
Not every furnace problem warrants a replacement. These do:
- Age past 15–18 years — efficiency and reliability both decline past this range regardless of maintenance history
- Cracked heat exchanger — a safety issue, not a repair candidate; CO enters the airstream
- Second repair in 12 months — at that point you’re paying to keep a failing system alive
- Repair cost over half the equipment value — especially on older units where parts availability is shrinking
- Rising energy bills without explanation — efficiency loss shows up on the gas bill before it shows up as a failure
If it’s genuinely close, Conrad gives you both numbers — and furnace repair services are available if repair is the right call.
How Our Furnace Installation Process Works
Most residential furnace installs finish in 4–8 hours:
- Load calculation confirmed — before the old unit comes out, new furnace sizing is verified against the space
- Old furnace removed — disconnected, pulled, area cleared; disposed of responsibly
- New furnace installed — gas line connected (or electrical wired), ductwork sealed, PVC vent run on high-efficiency models
- Controls set — thermostat installed or existing one calibrated; system run through a full heating cycle
- Testing and CO check — airflow measured at supply and return registers, CO emission level confirmed at the register
- Walkthrough — filter schedule, thermostat programming, warranty registered
Permits filed before the job; inspection scheduled as part of the process.
Furnace Installation Cost
The main variables:
- System type and efficiency — gas furnace installation typically runs $3,800–$7,500 installed; high-efficiency models cost more upfront and less per year to operate
- Furnace size — determined by load calculation; ceiling height, insulation, and window area all factor in alongside square footage
- Ductwork condition — leaky or undersized ducts need sealing before a new furnace performs correctly
- Gas line or electrical — older panels or undersized gas lines sometimes need upgrades
- Permits — required in Oregon, included in Conrad’s quote
Written, itemized estimates before the job starts. Financing via HVAC financing options. High-efficiency systems may qualify for Energy Trust of Oregon rebates.
Commercial Furnace Installation and Add-Ons
Commercial Furnace Installation
Conrad installs furnaces for offices, retail spaces, and light commercial properties throughout the Portland metro. Commercial installations require different sizing calculations, code compliance, and scheduling than residential work — all handled in-house. See commercial HVAC services for details.
Furnace Add-Ons Worth Considering
A furnace installation is the right time to address two upgrades that are harder to add later:
Whole-home humidifier — Beaverton winters are damp outside but dry indoors once the furnace runs continuously. A furnace-mounted humidifier maintains 35–50% relative humidity, which reduces static, protects wood furniture and floors, and makes 68°F feel warmer than it does at 30% humidity.
Filter upgrade — Standard 1-inch filters catch large particles. A high-efficiency media filter (MERV 11–13) captures fine dust, pet dander, and mold spores without the airflow restriction that makes high-MERV 1-inch filters a problem. Conrad installs both during the furnace job if requested.
Get Your Free Furnace Installation Estimate
Conrad Heating and Cooling serves Beaverton and the Portland metro — Mon–Sun, 8 AM–7:30 PM. Written estimates, transparent pricing, financing available. Most furnace installations complete in one day.
Why Choose Conrad for Furnace Installation?
Licensed and Certified Installers
Oregon CCB license and EPA 608 certification — both required by state law for HVAC installation work, both verified before anyone goes on a job. Permits are pulled and inspections scheduled as part of every furnace installation. You’re not left to follow up with the county on your own.
Proper Sizing and Load Calculation
Conrad runs a Manual J load calculation on every furnace installation. Skipping this is how homes end up with a furnace that short-cycles in winter or runs without reaching setpoint. The calculation takes 20 minutes and determines equipment selection, not guesswork based on the old unit’s nameplate.
Transparent Pricing and Financing
Written estimate before the job starts — equipment, labor, permits, and old-unit disposal itemized separately. No changes to the number without a call first. Financing is available on qualifying installs. Energy Trust of Oregon rebates on high-efficiency equipment are handled by Conrad as part of the job.
Warranty-Backed Installation
Most furnace manufacturers require professional installation by a licensed contractor for warranty coverage to apply. Conrad’s installations meet that requirement. As an authorized Bosch dealer, we also provide factory-backed warranty support on Bosch equipment specifically — not just the standard contractor paperwork.