Furnace Repair, Installation & Maintenance in Portland, OR

Sun Glow provides furnace repair, installation, and maintenance for homes throughout Portland, OR and the surrounding metro area. We've kept Portland-area homes warm since 1972, and today we're a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer with NATE-certified technicians on every call.

Need furnace help right now? Call 503-253-7789 or request service online.

We serve the greater Portland metro area from two locations: our headquarters at 2428 SE 105th Ave in Portland, and our office at 7180 SW Sandburg St in Tigard.

Why Portland homeowners trust Sun Glow with their furnace

• Multi-time Carrier President's Award winner, Carrier's highest dealer honor
• PGE Approved Contractor, so you can access instant utility rebates on qualifying high-efficiency systems
• NATE-certified technicians on every call
• 4.9★ across 1,500+ Google reviews
• Licensed and bonded: Oregon CCB #48131, WA SUNGLI*088RB
• Family-owned and operated since 1972, now led by second-generation owners David and Dawn Golobay

We work on gas, oil, and electric furnaces of every make and model, so your system is never a concern, just your comfort.

Furnace Repairs in Portland

We repair furnaces of every make and model for homes throughout the Portland area, from minor tune-ups to full-system failures. Odd-sounding noises, a spike in energy bills, or constant cycling on and off are all signs something's wrong. Left alone, a minor issue turns into a costly one, and on the coldest night of the year is the worst time to find out.

Common signs it's time to call:

• An unusual noise or burning smell
• Short-cycling (turning on and off repeatedly)
• Warm air that's no longer warm enough
• A noticeable jump in your gas or electric bill
• Uneven heating from room to room

We never replace a part unless it's necessary, or unless we can show you it saves real money. Our NATE-certified techs diagnose the actual problem first, so you're not paying to guess.

Furnace Installation and Replacement

We install and replace furnaces for homes throughout the Portland area, matched to your home's size and budget. Don't invest in a quality furnace and then hire a contractor who installs it wrong: a mismeasured or poorly installed system never delivers the comfort or efficiency it's built for.

Our team measures everything carefully and runs a full energy audit of your home during installation, so we catch other opportunities to lower your energy use while we're already there. Ask about our financing options if that helps make the decision easier.

Furnace Maintenance for Portland Homes

We provide annual furnace maintenance for Portland-area homes to catch problems early and keep your system running efficiently. A furnace that's never been serviced is a furnace that's more likely to fail when you need it most. Regular maintenance catches wear and small problems early, and can extend your system's life by years.

Ask about our Maintenance Membership Program, built to fit your budget and give you one less thing to think about each winter.

Common Questions About Furnace Service in Portland

Why do Portland furnaces fail more often than you'd expect?

Most furnaces in Portland-area homes are high-efficiency, 90%+ AFUE condensing models that produce condensate as part of normal operation, and that moisture is often the root cause of local repair calls. Hot surface ignitors typically wear out after 3 to 5 years, faster with the region's damp winters, and clogged condensate traps or improper drainage can trigger safety lockouts. A gas odor, repeated shutdowns, visible soot, or a tripped breaker should be checked by a licensed technician right away.

Do older homes in Portland, Beaverton, or Lake Oswego need special furnace work?

Many homes across our service area, especially older craftsman and bungalow-style houses in inner Portland, Lake Oswego, and parts of Beaverton, have ductwork, crawl-space venting, or gas lines that weren't sized for modern high-efficiency furnaces. We account for the home's actual construction, not just the unit itself, when we install or replace a system, since proper vent slope and drainage matter more in our rainy climate than in drier parts of the country.

Can I get a PGE rebate on a furnace upgrade?

If you're in Portland General Electric's service territory, a PGE Approved Contractor like Sun Glow can help you access instant rebates on qualifying high-efficiency equipment. Ask your technician which current rebates apply to your home before you decide on a system.

How often should I schedule furnace maintenance in Portland's climate?

Once a year, ideally in early fall before the first cold, wet snap hits. Because our winters are long, damp, and mild rather than brutally cold, small issues like ignitor wear or condensate drainage problems tend to build up quietly rather than causing a dramatic failure, which is exactly why they're easy to miss without a yearly check.

Do you work on oil and electric furnaces, or only gas?

Most homes in the Portland metro have gas access and do best with a gas furnace, but some areas further out in our service territory, including parts of Tigard and Gresham, still run on oil or electric systems. Our technicians service, repair, and install all three, so the fuel type your home already has isn't a barrier to getting it fixed right.

Choosing a Furnace: Fuel Type, Speed, and Efficiency

If you're still deciding what to install, here's what matters most.

Fuel type. A gas furnace is the right call if you have access to a natural gas line: stable pricing, no storage tank, and proven reliability on the coldest days. Oil furnaces last longer but cost more to run and need a storage tank, common in areas without gas access. Electric furnaces cost less to install and last longer, but they're pricier to operate and slower to heat your home.

Speed. Single-stage furnaces are the most affordable and easiest to install, but the least efficient, and they tend to create hot and cold spots. Two-stage furnaces run at full or half speed for more even heating and quieter operation. Variable-speed furnaces adjust continuously for the most precise comfort, the best indoor air quality, and the fewest breakdowns, especially in larger homes.

Efficiency. The AFUE (annual fuel utilization efficiency) rating tells you how much fuel your furnace actually converts to heat. A furnace rated 95 AFUE converts 95% of the energy it uses; the higher the rating, the lower your monthly bill and the smaller your carbon footprint.

How Much Money Can a New Furnace Save You?

Curious what an upgrade could mean for your gas bill? Use our AFUE calculator below. Enter your current unit's AFUE value and compare it to a newer, more efficient system for an estimate of your savings.

Trust Sun Glow With Your Furnace

Repair, installation, replacement, or maintenance: we handle it all, backed by 50+ years of experience and a 4.9★ track record. Call 503-253-7789 or request service online today.