24/7 Emergency HVAC Repair
For HVAC service in Portland, call to check appointment availability. Emergency requests are taken 24/7 and dispatched when a technician is available. NATE-certified technicians with stocked trucks — most repairs finished on the first visit.
Available nights, weekends & holidays
Overtime charges - same rates always
Emergency HVAC repair is unscheduled service performed outside normal business hours or under urgent conditions — no heat during freezing weather, gas leak detection, carbon monoxide alarm activation, or total cooling failure during extreme heat. It requires technicians carrying diagnostic equipment and common replacement parts to resolve the issue in a single visit.
Emergency Services
Pick your situation below for details on how we handle it.
No Heat Emergency
Furnace dead in freezing weather — pipes at risk and no heat in the house.
HVAC Water Leak
Condensate backup, frozen coil, or cracked heat exchanger leaking water — stop the damage fast.
Same-Day Furnace Repair
Furnace acting up — we diagnose it, give you a price, and fix it the same day.
Same-Day AC Repair
AC quit during a Portland heat wave — we prioritize same-day AC calls when temps spike.
How Emergency Service Works
From your call to a working system — here's what happens
You Call
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM; weekends by appointment. Emergency requests are taken 24/7 and dispatched when a technician is available.
We Dispatch
Emergency requests are dispatched when a technician is available.
We Diagnose
We do a full inspection, then you get the price before we start any work.
Problem Solved
Most repairs completed same visit. System back up and running.
Safety First - When to Act Immediately
Portland Emergency Coverage Area
As a Portland HVAC company headquartered in Milwaukie, we dispatch trucks across the entire metro. Every vehicle carries common parts — capacitors, ignitors, contactors, refrigerant — so most repairs get done on the first visit.
See Our Coverage AreaWhat You Get with Our Emergency Service
- True 24/7 Service: Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM; weekends by appointment. Emergency requests are taken 24/7 and dispatched when a technician is available.
- No Overtime Charges: 2 AM on Christmas? Same price as Tuesday at noon
- Stocked Vehicles: Ignitors, capacitors, contactors, refrigerant — on every truck
- NATE Certified: Factory-trained techs who diagnose it right the first time
- Since 2008: 18+ years running emergency calls in Portland



Written by
Owner & HVAC Specialist
Matt Rohman founded Efficiency Heating & Cooling in 2008, bringing over 30 years of hands-on HVAC experience to every project. A Portland native and Benson Polytechnic graduate, Matt personally oversees all major installations and complex repairs.
Emergency HVAC FAQs
Common questions about emergency heating and cooling service in Portland
Call to check appointment availability. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM; weekends by appointment. Emergency requests are taken 24/7 and dispatched when a technician is available. If you smell gas or suspect a gas leak, leave the building immediately, even if the smell is faint. Do not operate switches, appliances or phones inside, and do not stop to shut off the furnace or gas supply. From a safe location outside, call 911 and your gas utility's emergency line. Do not re-enter until emergency responders or the utility say it is safe. If a carbon monoxide alarm sounds, get everyone outside immediately. Call 911 from outside and do not re-enter until emergency responders say it is safe.
No. 2 AM on Christmas, Sunday afternoon, middle of a heat wave — same price. Our $189 diagnostic fee applies around the clock and gets credited toward the repair. You see the total before we start.
Check the basics first — thermostat batteries, furnace power switch, and the circuit breaker. If those are fine and it still won't fire, call (503) 698-5588. While you wait: close off rooms you're not using, run a safe space heater away from anything flammable, open cabinet doors under sinks so pipes don't freeze, and pile blankets on anyone vulnerable.
Call to check appointment availability in Lake Oswego, West Linn and the Portland metro area. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM; weekends by appointment. Emergency requests are taken 24/7 and dispatched when a technician is available.
Most emergency furnace repairs in Portland run $150–$500. Our $189 diagnostic fee gets credited toward the repair. Common jobs: igniter replacement ($150–$250), flame sensor cleaning ($100–$150), blower motor repair ($300–$600), control board replacement ($400–$800). You get the price before we start — no hidden fees.
Yes — AC calls get priority during heat waves because the health risk is real. Our trucks carry capacitors, contactors, and refrigerant. Most AC repairs are done within 2–4 hours of arrival. If we need a special part, we can set up portable cooling while we source it. Call before noon for guaranteed same-day service.
If you smell gas or suspect a gas leak, leave the building immediately, even if the smell is faint. Do not operate switches, appliances or phones inside, and do not stop to shut off the furnace or gas supply. From a safe location outside, call 911 and your gas utility's emergency line. Do not re-enter until emergency responders or the utility say it is safe. If a carbon monoxide alarm sounds, get everyone outside immediately. Call 911 from outside and do not re-enter until emergency responders say it is safe. Get out of the building and call 911 if you see sparks or flames from HVAC equipment, or you smell burning plastic or electrical odors. Do not try to diagnose gas leaks or electrical fires yourself. After emergency responders or the utility have cleared the building, contact EHC to request furnace service.
Yes — 24/7 emergency commercial HVAC for offices, restaurants, retail, warehouses, and other commercial properties across Portland Metro. Our techs work daily on rooftop units, VRF systems, and light commercial equipment. A dead RTU can shut your business down, so we prioritize commercial emergencies for dispatch.
HVAC Emergency? Call Now.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM; weekends by appointment. Emergency requests are taken 24/7 and dispatched when a technician is available. No overtime fees, including nights and weekends.
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