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Efficiency Heating & Cooling

Milwaukie HVAC Company —
Repair, Installation & Maintenance

Hire a team of NATE-Certified HVAC contractors that are licensed & insured in Milwaukie, Oregon. HVAC professionals for furnaces, air conditioning, and heat pumps. Same/next-day service with 1,000+ five-star reviews.

  • Serving Milwaukie, Ardenwald-Johnson Creek, Island Station, Historic Downtown, Lake Road, Linwood, Lewelling, and Hector Campbell.

  • Peak tune-ups: May–June (AC/heat pumps), Sept–Oct (furnaces before the cool, damp season).

  • Common issues: river-valley humidity near the Willamette & Kellogg Lake, spring cottonwood, Johnson Creek moisture, and mid-century crawlspace ducts that need sealing/balancing.

Fantastic service! They were able to get me in for an appointment same day. Tristan was very knowledgeable and gave me a great solution to my air conditioning issue. Highly recommend!

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honest, respectful, right-price

Same/next-day repairs and installs with clear pricing, tuned for river humidity, Johnson Creek moisture,
and summer heat—from Ardenwald to Island Station.

Milwaukie Oregon HVAC Solutions Reviews

Real Google reviews from our Milwaukie HQ and satellite offices in Portland and Happy Valley serving the Milwaukie community—Ardenwald-Johnson Creek, Island Station, Historic Downtown, Lake Road, Linwood, Lewelling, Hector Campbell, and neighborhoods along SE McLoughlin Blvd (99E) and the Springwater Corridor.

Very honest and knowledgeable. Work was scheduled very quickly!
Tristan was great, thorough, and very helpful when fixing our HVAC system
Rob was very thorough and very informative and very helpful in helping me stay price conscious. He was very clear in his expert opinion in helping me pick the right system ! He’s a credit to his company ; Efficiency Heating and Cooling . Carlos Chavez , Clackamas, Oregon
It's very refreshing to work with a contractor that has such a high level of integrity. Thanks for inspecting and maintaining mysystem in my house it was a clean job, and left me and my family feeling well cared for. I will recommend you. I appreciate Jason for explaining to me some of the details of what he completed..
Response from the owner:Thank you, G.W. Hartley, for your thoughtful review! We appreciate your trust in Efficiency Heating & Cooling and are delighted our service met your expectations. Your recommendations mean a lot to us!
We had an emergency, they came out the next day and had the problem fixed. Technician was friendly, knowledgeable and quick
Explaind what went wrong, what the fix was and had a suggestion on how to help avoid it happening again.
Jason did a great job and was very professional.
I encountered David to be very professional; very informative, answered my questions and believe he was very honest.

In addition; he gave me information about additional services & equipment showing he was doing a great service to enhance my equipment... to be more efficient, better for the inside environment to cut down on needless dust & other harmful bacteria.
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I recommend his services with Efficiently Heating & Cooling.

Joe Bocek
Jason and David arrived on time and were very courteous. They took their shoes off so my floors didn’t get dirty. I contacted them for a bid and look forward to hearing what they submit.
I had an awesome experience with Efficiency Heating and Cooling. They were super professional and highly communicative. I really appreciated their transparency around pricing, status updates, resolving an issue with a delayed part.

I want to give a special shout out to the tech, Jim. He was 100% committed to getting the job done right and was super thorough in explaining what needed to be done. He was extremely professional and even toughed through listening to my dog bark on and on for an hour while he worked (sorry about that again)!

Highly recommend these folks for your HVAC needs and they will be my go to from here on out. Thank you!!
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Why Choose us for Milwaukie
Heating and Cooling Services?

From Ardenwald–Johnson Creek to Island Station and Historic Downtown, we repair and replace furnaces, air conditioners, and heat pumps with same/next-day scheduling and clear pricing. Our hometown techs (NATE-certified) design quiet, right-sized systems for river humidity near the Willamette/Kellogg Lake, spring cottonwood, Johnson Creek moisture, and older crawlspace ducts common off 99E and the Springwater Corridor. We show up when we say we will, protect your floors, explain options in plain language, and stand behind the work with 1,000+ five-star reviews.

Explore Our Milwaukie HVAC Services 

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AC Services

AC Services — Installation, repair, and seasonal tune-ups for central air and ductless systems in Milwaukie. From bungalows near Milwaukie Bay Park to townhomes off McLoughlin (99E), we design quiet systems that handle river humidity and spring pollen and allergens.

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Furnace Services

Furnace Services — Repair, replacement, and installation sized for foggy, damp winters. We prioritize combustion/CO safety, variable-speed comfort, and sealed cabinets—ideal for mid-century crawlspace ducts in Lake Road, Linwood, Lewelling, and Hector Campbell.

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Heat Pump Services

Heat Pump Services — Year-round comfort with cold-climate and dual-fuel options. We install, repair, and maintain efficient heat pumps tailored to shaded lots near Johnson Creek and tighter remodels around Historic Downtown—plus smart controls and rebate guidance.

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DuctWork Services

Ductwork Services — Professional duct cleaning, sealing, and airflow balancing. Long runs to back bedrooms and leaky returns are common along the Springwater Corridor; we restore airflow, reduce blower strain, improve IAQ, and even out room temperatures in homes and offices.

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Other Solutions

Other Solutions — Indoor air quality upgrades (high-MERV filtration, air cleaners, humidity control, and fresh-air/ERV), maintenance plans, and light-commercial HVAC for shops and clinics along 99E and Main Street. NATE-certified techs tailor low-noise, reliable comfort year-round.

Unparalleled quality that other HVAC
Companies in Milwaukie Strive to Offer!

HVAC tuned for Milwaukie’s river-valley micro-climate

Climate & Heating Needs in Milwaukie

  • Cool, damp winters with morning fog/inversions near the Willamette and Kellogg Lake make homes feel colder than the setpoint.
  • Summer highs plus river humidity raise cooling loads along SE McLoughlin Blvd (99E) and the Springwater Corridor.
  • Two-story and open-plan homes benefit from variable-speed heat and smart zoning for even room temperatures.

Milwaukie Property & Maintenance Challenges

  • Mid-century crawlspace ducts and leaky returns (Lake Road, Linwood, Lewelling) cause hot/cold rooms without sealing and balancing.
  • Close-in lots and quiet streets favor compact, low-noise condensers and thoughtful placement.
  • Remodels near Ardenwald–Johnson Creek often need balanced fresh air and humidity control.

Milwaukie Air Quality & Comfort Solutions

  • MERV 11–13 media filtration, sealed return drops, and periodic duct cleaning to cut pollen and wildfire particulates.
  • ERV fresh-air strategies with humidity management for tighter envelopes and shoulder-season moisture.
  • Zoned comfort plus variable-speed heat pumps or dual-fuel systems for steady temps and whisper-quiet operation.
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How river humidity and close-in lots shape home comfort in Milwaukie

Between the Willamette, Kellogg Lake, and Johnson Creek, Milwaukie homes see foggy mornings, spring cottonwood, and humid summer afternoons.

Mid-century crawlspace ducts in Lake Road, Linwood, and Lewelling often leak, while remodels near the Springwater Corridor can be tight enough to need balanced fresh air.

We right-size equipment, verify static pressure/airflow, and pair filtration and ventilation to your home so comfort stays steady without wasting energy.

Homes we commonly service

  • Bungalows near Milwaukie Bay Park and Island Station where low noise and compact placement matter.
  • 1950s–1970s ranches with long duct runs that leave back bedrooms chilly or stuffy.
  • Townhomes and ADUs off SE McLoughlin Blvd (99E) that benefit from zoning and quiet equipment.

Furnace repair in Milwaukie — steady heat on foggy winter mornings

Fix small clues before they become a no-heat call

  • Short cycling or long run times after damp nights.
  • Back rooms never meeting setpoint (usually balance or leakage).
  • Musty/burning odors at first start-up from dust and moisture on the heat exchanger.

We start with combustion safety, CO, draft, and static-pressure tests to find the real bottleneck, then recommend the least-disruptive correction. When an upgrade makes sense, sealed cabinets and ECM blowers stabilize temperatures and lower sound for quiet streets.

Air conditioning service in Milwaukie — quiet cooling near the river

Central vs. ductless: match the system to your rooms

Variable-speed central AC excels in larger layouts and dehumidification; ductless shines in studios, offices, and additions where zoning and low sound matter. If cooling drops on muggy afternoons or after cottonwood, book
quick diagnostics for your AC.
Planning ahead? Compare options and
plan a new central or ductless install
sized to your rooms, noise targets, and budget.

Heat pump options for Milwaukie — efficient, low-noise comfort

Cold-climate heat pumps hold output on chilly mornings and provide even, quiet heat—no “blast furnace” feel. Considering a switch? Start with a
modern heat-pump design & setup,
then keep performance razor-sharp with a
seasonal check for heat pumps
that verifies airflow, charge, defrost logic, and condensate management.

Air quality & ductwork for cottonwood, smoke, and dusty returns

Small upgrades that make a big difference

  • MERV 11–13 media filtration (properly sealed) to capture cottonwood and wildfire particulates.
  • Sealed return drops and duct balancing to eliminate hot/cold rooms and dusty drafts.
  • Fresh-air/ERV strategies with humidity control for tighter remodels near the Springwater Corridor.

If allergies or dust are constant, start with
deep duct cleaning;
we’ll pair it with the right filter and airflow tweaks for your space.

Light-commercial service for 99E & Historic Downtown

Shops and clinics along SE McLoughlin and Main Street need predictable comfort and low downtime. We offer planned maintenance, rapid diagnostics, and replacements scheduled around your hours—with clear documentation for owners and managers.

Milwaukie HVAC FAQs

When should I schedule an AC tune-up here?

Late spring—before cottonwood and early heat. Early service keeps coils clean and reduces July/August breakdowns.

Can a heat pump keep up on damp, chilly mornings?

Yes. Cold-climate models maintain capacity at lower temps; dual-fuel backup is available for rare deep-cold spells.

How do we fix that one room that never gets comfortable?

Start with a static-pressure test; seal leaky returns and balance branches. If the system is oversized, a variable-speed blower and right-sizing plan even out room temps.

What helps during wildfire-smoke days?

High-MERV filtration in a sealed cabinet, a clean coil, and verified duct integrity. During heavy smoke, run recirculation and replace filters sooner.

Next steps for Milwaukie homeowners

  • Need a fix today? Same/next-day appointments available.
  • Planning an upgrade? We’ll compare central, ductless, and heat-pump designs tailored to your layout and noise goals.
  • Want fewer surprises? Put spring and fall tune-ups on the calendar; we’ll time visits to Milwaukie’s weather rhythm.

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