Portland, OR's Family-Owned HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical Team Since 1972

Sun Glow has operated right from its Portland headquarters near SE 105th Avenue since 1972, in the Mill Park and Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhoods just off the I-205 corridor. As a full-service home comfort company founded and still based in Portland, Sun Glow handles heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical work for homeowners across the city, so residents have a single trusted, local team for the systems that keep a home running safely and efficiently.

Call 503-253-7789 or request service online to schedule service in Portland, OR.

Portland Metro-based since 1972 | Carrier President’s Award Winner | PGE Approved Contractor | 4.9★ across 1,500+ Reviews

Home Comfort Solutions for Portland’s Mixed-Age Housing Stock

Portland’s east side is a mix of early-1900s craftsman bungalows, mid-century ranch homes, and newer infill construction, often standing side by side on the same block. Sun Glow helps homeowners understand exactly what’s happening with their HVAC, plumbing, or electrical systems, whether that means working around original 1940s wiring, updating a furnace that’s outlived several owners, or servicing equipment installed just last year.

Portland Air Conditioning Repairs & Installations

Portland’s east side neighborhoods run warmer than the rest of the city during the summer, and older homes here are more likely to have been built without central air in the first place. Sun Glow provides air conditioning repair, replacement, and installation for homes throughout Portland, and our technicians service all major brands rather than pushing a single preferred one.

If a system stops cooling, cycles on and off too often, or won’t turn on at all, catching the problem early can prevent a larger repair down the road. Cooling issues in Portland’s older homes often trace back to undersized or aging equipment that was never matched to the home’s actual square footage, while newer builds are more likely to see airflow or refrigerant issues, so every inspection is tailored to the specific system rather than treated as a one-size-fits-all visit.

Heat Pump Installation, Repair & Replacement

A heat pump can heat and cool a Portland home from a single, efficient system, which makes it a popular upgrade for homeowners replacing an older furnace-and-AC setup. Sun Glow handles heat pumps installation, replacement, repair, and maintenance for year-round comfort.

If a heat pump is freezing up, running constantly, or struggling to switch between heating and cooling, a system inspection can usually pinpoint the cause. Regular maintenance also helps protect performance through Portland’s damp, mild winters and increasingly hot summers, which put different demands on a heat pump than a more extreme climate would.

Furnace Repair, Installation & Replacement

A furnace that’s making loud noises, blowing cool air, short cycling, or struggling to keep up with a cold snap is usually telling you something specific: a failing ignitor, a dirty flame sensor, a clogged filter restricting airflow, or a heat exchanger nearing the end of its life. This shows up often in Portland’s older bungalows and craftsman-style homes, where original ductwork and aging equipment are common. Our technicians inspect the equipment, explain what’s actually causing the issue, and recommend the right fix, whether that’s a minor repair, a seasonal tune-up, or a higher-efficiency replacement sized correctly for the home.

Ductless Mini-Split Systems

Many of Portland’s older homes were never built with ductwork reaching every room, and additions, converted attics, and finished basements are common trouble spots for comfort. Sun Glow installs, replaces, repairs, and maintains ductless systems for exactly these situations.

Ductless systems provide targeted comfort without tearing into a home’s existing structure, which makes them a practical fit for a bungalow attic conversion or a room that’s never felt right no matter how the rest of the house is set. The right system depends on the room’s size, insulation, and how the space gets used.

Zone Control System Installation & Repair

Portland homes with additions or a finished basement often end up with one part of the house that’s always too hot or too cold compared to the rest. Sun Glow installs, replaces, repairs, and maintains zone control systems to help even that out.

Zone control uses thermostats, dampers, and controls to manage comfort in different areas of the home independently. It’s especially useful in older homes where a single thermostat was never designed to account for a later addition or a converted upper floor.

Indoor Air Quality Solutions & Filtration

Comfort inside a Portland home depends on more than the thermostat setting. Sun Glow provides indoor air quality solutions, including filtration, humidity control, and ventilation improvements.

Portland’s damp winters, wildfire smoke in late summer, and everyday dust and pet dander can all affect how a home feels and how hard the HVAC system has to work. An indoor air quality evaluation helps match the right product, whether that’s a whole-home filtration system or a humidity control solution, to the way a specific home is built and used.

Seasonal HVAC Maintenance & Tune-Ups

Routine hvac maintenance helps Portland homeowners get ahead of both the summer cooling season and the wetter months that follow. Sun Glow recommends a proactive maintenance visit rather than waiting for something to break down.

A maintenance visit can improve efficiency, catch small issues before they become expensive ones, and give a homeowner a clearer picture of their system’s condition, which matters even more for the older equipment still common throughout Portland’s east side.

Commercial HVAC Installation & Repair

Businesses along Portland’s 82nd Avenue and the Jade District need heating and cooling they can depend on every day. Sun Glow‘s commercial services team handles installation, replacement, repair, and preventative maintenance for Portland’s commercial properties.

A rooftop unit that’s short cycling, uneven temperatures between a front counter and a back kitchen, or a system that’s simply aging out are common calls from Portland’s commercial corridors. HVAC problems in a commercial space affect employees, customers, and daily operations in a way that residential issues don’t, so a maintenance program is often the more cost-effective route.

Plumbing Repair & Installation in Portland, Oregon

A leaking pipe, a clogged drain, a running toilet, or a fixture that’s finally given out can throw off an entire household fast. Sun Glow provides plumbing repairs and installations for Portland homes with a focus on lasting fixes rather than temporary patches.

Low water pressure, water stains on a ceiling or wall, unusual sounds in the pipes, or an unexplained jump in the water bill are all signs worth having a plumber look at before they become a bigger repair. Portland’s older housing stock means a lot of original galvanized or cast iron plumbing is still in service, so an experienced plumber diagnoses the actual condition of the system rather than assuming it matches the home’s age.

Portland Water Heater Repair & Replacement

A water heater that isn’t keeping up is more than an inconvenience in a Portland household. Sun Glow handles water heaters repair, replacement, installation, and maintenance for homes throughout the city.

Water heaters don’t last forever, and older Portland homes with tank units original to the house are common candidates for replacement rather than repair. Our team walks through the options and sizes the new unit to the home’s actual hot water demand rather than defaulting to a like-for-like swap.

Drain Cleaning & Hydro Jetting

A slow or clogged drain affects everything else in a Portland home. Sun Glow provides drain cleaning to clear the immediate blockage, and for tougher buildup in the sewer line, our hydro jetting service flushes out accumulated grease and sludge with minimal disruption to the property.

Getting ahead of a clog before it becomes a backup is usually the more affordable path, and a professional inspection can tell a homeowner whether a standard drain cleaning will do the job or whether an older sewer line itself needs attention.

Sewer Repair & Camera Inspection

Sewer problems have a way of escalating quickly if they’re ignored, and Portland’s older neighborhoods are more likely to have original clay or cast iron sewer lines nearing the end of their service life. Sun Glow provides emergency [sewer] repair alongside sewer camera inspection service, which lets our plumbing team inspect a home’s drains and sewer line without excavating the yard.

Routine sewer maintenance and an occasional camera inspection can catch a developing issue, like root intrusion or a collapsing section of pipe, long before it turns into standing water or a major excavation project.

Pipe Replacement

Aging or damaged pipes are a common issue in Portland’s older housing stock. Sun Glow specializes in pipe replacement using copper or PEX tubing, both sturdy, reliable options for a Portland home or business.

Discolored water, a sudden drop in pressure, visible corrosion on exposed pipes, or a pipe that’s already failed once are all signs a section of plumbing may need replacing rather than another patch repair. A pipe replacement project is sized to the actual problem, whether that means swapping out a single damaged section or repiping an entire early-1900s home that’s still running on its original supply lines.

Water Filtration Installation & Repair

What’s actually in a Portland home’s water isn’t always obvious. Sun Glow offers water filtration installation, replacement, repair, and maintenance for families throughout the city who want a clearer answer to that question.

Hard water buildup on fixtures, a chlorine smell or taste from the tap, or cloudy water are common reasons Portland homeowners look into filtration, and the right system depends on what’s actually being tested for rather than a one-size-fits-all unit. A properly matched filtration system addresses the specific contaminants present in a home’s water supply, which makes an evaluation worth doing before choosing new equipment rather than after.

Faucet, Toilet & Garbage Disposal Repair

Even the smallest fixtures matter once they stop working right. Sun Glow handles the everyday plumbing jobs that still disrupt a household: faucet repair, toilet repair, and garbage disposal repair and installation for Portland homes.

A faucet that won’t stop dripping, a toilet that runs constantly or clogs repeatedly, or a garbage disposal that hums without turning, jams, or leaks underneath the sink are all common calls we get from Portland homeowners. Most of these are straightforward fixes for an experienced plumber, and our team will recommend a practical, budget-appropriate solution rather than pushing an unnecessary replacement.

Plumbing Maintenance & Inspections

Small plumbing problems tend to stay small right up until they don’t. A plumbing maintenance visit checks a home’s pipes, water heater, and fixtures for developing issues before they turn into an emergency call, and Sun Glow recommends this kind of proactive visit rather than waiting for a leak or a clog to force the issue.

During a maintenance visit, our technicians check water heater sediment buildup, look for slow leaks under sinks and around the water heater, test water pressure, and inspect exposed pipes for early corrosion, which is especially worthwhile in a home with plumbing that predates the current owner.

Commercial Plumbing Installation & Repair in Portland

Portland businesses need plumbing systems that stay out of the way of daily operations. Sun Glow provides commercial plumbing installation, replacement, repair, and maintenance for offices, restaurants, and other commercial properties along Portland’s east side commercial corridors.

A slow drain, a failing water heater, or a fixture issue affects employees and customers in a way that’s harder to work around than a residential problem, so scheduling and turnaround matter as much as the repair itself. Whether it’s an emergency call or a planned remodel, our team works efficiently and arrives on time to keep disruption to a business’s schedule to a minimum.

Electrical Repairs & Panel Upgrades in Portland

A safe, reliable electrical system is essential to how a home actually functions, and Portland’s older homes often present unique electrical challenges. Sun Glow‘s electrical services team handles everything from a faulty outlet to a full panel upgrade for Portland homeowners.

Flickering lights, a breaker that trips repeatedly, warm outlet covers, or a buzzing sound behind a wall are all signs worth having a licensed electrician look at, especially in Portland’s early-1900s and mid-century homes where an original panel may not be sized for how a modern household actually uses power. Our electricians handle panel upgrades, lighting installations, ceiling fan wiring, and general troubleshooting, and they take the time to identify the actual source of a problem before recommending a fix, so a homeowner understands exactly what they’re paying for.

Ceiling Fan Repairs and Replacements in Portland

Portland’s warm, dry summers and wet winters make a properly installed ceiling fan a smart addition to any home, helping circulate cool air in July and recirculate rising heat in January. Sun Glow Inc. has served the Portland metro since 1972, giving its licensed electricians over 50 years of hands-on experience matching fan size, mount type, and switch style to Northwest homes. Our technicians measure each room before installation, since blade span determines airflow, and can set up flush mounts for lower ceilings or down rod mounts for higher ones, positioning blades at the ideal eight-foot height for efficiency. Whether you need a pull chain, wall switch, remote, or smart fan control, our team handles the wiring, mounting, and any needed light kit installation. Sun Glow is family-owned and 100% local, licensed in Oregon (CCB #48131) and Washington, and holds a 4.95-star rating across more than 475 customer reviews, reflecting a consistent standard of quality electrical work across the Portland area.

Light Switches and Light Fixtures

Older Portland homes often carry outdated wiring, which can turn a simple light switch or fixture problem into a bigger electrical issue. Sun Glow Inc.’s licensed electricians have been solving these problems since 1972, giving the team deep familiarity with the wiring quirks common in Portland’s older housing stock. We repair and replace standard toggle switches, dimmers, three-way and four-way switches, and smart switches that integrate with home automation, and we install and upgrade fixtures ranging from recessed and pendant lighting to vanity and exterior fixtures. Because a flickering light or dead switch can point to a loose connection, a tripped breaker, or a larger panel issue, our technicians diagnose the root cause rather than just swapping the visible part. As a family-owned, 100% local company rated 4.95 out of 5 stars across more than 475 reviews and licensed in Oregon (CCB #48131) and Washington, Sun Glow brings both longevity and accountability to every switch and fixture job in Portland.

Why Portland Homeowners Choose Sun Glow

Sun Glow has been family-owned and operated since 1972, when Ed and Sharon Golobay founded the company right here in Portland; it’s now run by their children, David and Dawn Golobay, second-generation Portland natives. That kind of continuity shows up in the details: Sun Glow is a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer with NATE-certified technicians on staff, and a recipient of the Carrier President’s Award, Carrier’s highest dealer honor. Sun Glow is also a PGE (Portland General Electric) Approved Contractor, which allows Portland homeowners to access utility rebates on qualifying high-efficiency heat pump installations.

That reputation is backed by the numbers. Sun Glow holds a 4.9-star average across more than 1,500 Google reviews, and the company gives back to the community it calls home, including an annual $12,000 scholarship program for local high school student-athletes and ongoing support for the Candlelighters Ride for a Child. For a Portland homeowner deciding who to call, that’s more than five decades of hands-on experience, backed by manufacturer-level credentials, from a company that has never left the neighborhood it started in.

Frequently Asked HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical Questions in Portland, OR

How do I know if my air conditioner needs to be repaired or replaced?

If an air conditioner is relatively new and the issue is isolated, a repair is usually the better value. If it’s older, needs frequent repairs, or was never sized correctly for the home to begin with, replacing it with a properly matched system often makes more sense long term.

How often should my HVAC system be serviced?

Most heating and cooling systems benefit from a professional maintenance visit once a year. An annual tune-up improves efficiency, reduces the risk of an unexpected breakdown, and helps extend the equipment’s working life, which matters even more in an older Portland home.

What plumbing services does Sun Glow provide in Portland?

Sun Glow offers a full range of residential plumbing services, including leak repairs, drain cleaning, water heater service, fixture installation, pipe repair, and sewer work for homes throughout the city.

What are signs I need to call an electrician?

Flickering lights, breakers that trip frequently, warm outlets, buzzing sounds, or a burning odor can all point to an electrical issue that should be evaluated by a licensed electrician before it becomes a safety concern, especially in an older home with its original panel.

Do you service all major HVAC brands?

Yes. Even if Sun Glow didn’t install the original equipment, our technicians can diagnose and repair most major heating and cooling brands.

Schedule Homes Service in Portland, OR

Whether it’s an HVAC repair, a plumbing emergency, or an electrical upgrade, Sun Glow is ready to help Portland homeowners with honest recommendations and quality workmanship, from the same neighborhood we’ve called home since 1972. Call 503-253-7789 or request service online to schedule service today.