Quick answer
For a repair, start with a company that posts its diagnostic fee and has after-hours service. For a replacement, ask at least two companies for a written load calculation and a quote on the same equipment class. Check your utility before you choose equipment, because that decides which rebates you can get.
Companies to compare:Bend Heating & Sheet Metal, Cascade Heating & Specialties, Central Oregon Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical, Deschutes Heating & Cooling, Diversified Heating & Cooling, Home Heating & Cooling, Mountain View Heating, Roth Home.
Bend HVAC companies to compare
These companies keep an office in Bend or publish Bend as a service area. They are listed alphabetically, and the best fit depends on the job.
Company details were reviewed in October and November 2026. License numbers are shown as the company publishes them or as they appeared in state records at that time. Services, staff and license status change, so confirm what matters directly and in writing.
Bend Heating & Sheet Metal
Based in: Bend (61540 American Ln)
License: CCB 8653
Phone: 541-382-1231
Services advertised: Furnaces, heat pumps, ductless systems and sheet-metal work
Potential fit: A system change that needs ductwork rebuilt or modified, from a company in Bend since 1953 with its own sheet-metal shop.
Ask about: Whether your existing ducts are sized for the new system. Its own FAQ gives $6,000 to $9,000 for a single-zone mini-split and $7,500 to $15,000 for multi-zone, so ask where your home falls.
Cascade Heating & Specialties
Based in: Bend (1507 NE 1st St)
License: CCB 1022
Phone: 541-382-8483
Services advertised: Trane equipment, service, 24/7 emergency response and maintenance memberships
Potential fit: Homeowners who want a family-owned Trane dealer and a maintenance plan with published pricing, listed at $168 a year for one visit or $336 for two.
Ask about: What the membership includes, the after-hours rate and the labor warranty on a new install.
Central Oregon Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical
Based in: Bend, Redmond and Madras
License: CCB 93654
Phone: 541-227-6258
Services advertised: HVAC, plumbing and electrical under one company, with 24/7 emergency service
Potential fit: A heat pump job that also needs a new circuit or plumbing changes, where one contract is easier to manage.
Ask about: Which staff handle each trade, and whether a single permit and warranty covers the whole job or each trade separately.
Deschutes Heating & Cooling
Based in: Bend (62880 Peerless Ct)
License: CCB 135625
Phone: 541-382-0424
Services advertised: Residential heating and cooling service and installation
Potential fit: A repair where you want a clear price before anyone arrives. It posts a $125 residential diagnostic during business hours and $175 after hours.
Ask about: Whether the diagnostic fee is credited toward the repair, and how quickly it can return with parts.
Diversified Heating & Cooling
Based in: Bend (61511 American Ln)
License: CCB 192957
Phone: 541-323-1840
Services advertised: Trane, American Standard and Mitsubishi systems, with online pricing tools
Potential fit: A replacement where the length of the labor warranty matters to you.
Ask about: The written labor and parts warranty terms, and whether an online price still applies after an in-home load calculation.
Home Heating & Cooling
Based in: Bend (20802 Sockeye Pl)
License: CCB 191568
Phone: 541-389-4663
Services advertised: Daikin equipment, maintenance plans and duct cleaning
Potential fit: Homeowners comparing Daikin, or who need duct cleaning. It lists planned maintenance at $29 a month or $347 a year, and duct cleaning at $675 to $1,500 per system.
Ask about: What duct cleaning includes and whether your ducts actually need it, based on what a technician finds.
Mountain View Heating
Based in: Bend (110 SE 9th St)
License: CCB 32282
Phone: 541-389-6714
Services advertised: Lennox equipment, repairs and 24/7 service
Potential fit: Homeowners who want a long-running Bend Lennox dealer, in business since 1979.
Ask about: Current manufacturer rebates, which often change by season, and the difference between its equipment tiers for Bend’s winter temperatures.
Roth Home
Based in: Bend (1444 NW College Way); Oregon regional company
License: CCB 14008
Phone: 541-215-8457
Services advertised: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, generators and garage doors
Potential fit: A larger regional provider with weekend office hours in Bend and several trades in one company.
Ask about: Who will actually perform the work, the crew’s Bend experience and what any promotion excludes.
What Bend’s climate means for your system
NOAA’s 1991 to 2020 normals for the Bend station show about 168 nights a year at or below freezing, about 41 below 20°F, and roughly 6,561 heating degree days against just 241 cooling degree days. In plain terms, heating sets the size and cost of most systems here, and cooling is a smaller job.
- Heat pumps have to be chosen for the cold. Ask for the model’s rated output at the lowest temperatures your home sees, not only its efficiency rating.
- Backup heat changes the electrical job. Electric backup strips can need large dedicated breakers. Settle this with the installer and an electrician before the install date.
- Smoke season matters. EPA suggests a MERV 13 filter, or the highest your system can take, during smoke events. Ask whether your blower and filter cabinet can handle it.
- Sizing should be calculated. Ask for a Manual J load calculation rather than replacing the old unit size by habit, especially after adding insulation or new windows. See our insulation guide.
Rebates and incentives in 2026
Which money you can get depends on who sends your power and gas bill. As of late October 2026:
- Pacific Power customers: Energy Trust of Oregon lists $1,000 for a qualifying ducted heat pump replacing an electric furnace, and $800 for a qualifying ductless system replacing electric resistance heat.
- Income-qualified households: Energy Trust’s Savings Within Reach offers higher amounts, including a $1,600 discount on a qualifying 95% gas furnace. You qualify through Energy Trust first.
- Central Electric or Midstate Electric co-op members: your co-op runs its own programs, which often require approval before work starts.
- Federal credit: the 25C tax credit ended for equipment placed in service after December 31, 2025. Be skeptical of any quote still counting it.
- State programs: Oregon’s owner-occupied heat pump funds were listed as fully reserved in fall 2026, and the federal home energy rebates had no launch date.
Rebate terms change often. Confirm the current amount and whether your contractor must be enrolled before you sign.
What it costs in Bend
Most companies don’t publish installed prices, because the home decides so much of the total. These figures were posted by local sources when we reviewed them:
- Repair diagnostic: $125 in business hours and $175 after hours at Deschutes Heating & Cooling.
- Ductless: $6,000 to $9,000 for a single zone and $7,500 to $15,000 for multi-zone, per Bend Heating & Sheet Metal’s FAQ.
- Permit: a basic heat pump or furnace replacement permit works out to roughly $171 under the City of Bend’s second-half 2026 fee schedule. Your contractor normally pulls it, and it should be on the quote.
Duct changes, electrical upgrades, line-set length and equipment tier are what usually move a total the most.
How to get comparable quotes
Ask every company to quote the same job in writing and include these details:
- Brand, exact model numbers and rated heating output at low temperatures
- Load calculation results
- Duct testing, repairs or changes
- Backup heat type and electrical requirements
- Filter size and maximum MERV rating
- Permit and inspection responsibility
- Removal and disposal of old equipment
- Labor and parts warranty terms, in years
- Rebate paperwork, and who files it
Our contractor bid comparison checklist gives you a simple way to line those details up side by side.
Red flags
- A replacement price given over the phone with no load calculation
- A heat pump pitched with no discussion of its cold-weather output
- A quote that counts an expired federal tax credit
- No mention of a permit
- Refusal to name the model until after you sign
- Pressure to replace the system based on one failed part without a written diagnosis
Common questions
Do heat pumps work in Bend winters?
Cold-climate models can, but performance varies a lot by model. Ask for the rated output near your coldest design temperature, what the backup heat is, and when it turns on.
Do I need a permit to replace a furnace in Bend?
A mechanical permit is normally part of an HVAC replacement inside city limits, and your contractor usually pulls it. Outside city limits, check with Deschutes County. Confirm who is responsible in the written quote.
How much is a repair visit?
Deschutes Heating & Cooling posts a $125 diagnostic during business hours and $175 after hours. Other companies set their own fees, so ask for the fee, and whether it is credited toward the repair, before booking.
Are there federal tax credits for a new heat pump in 2026?
No, not for new work. The federal 25C credit ended for equipment placed in service after December 31, 2025. Energy Trust and electric co-op incentives may still apply.
Should I repair or replace an older furnace?
Ask for a written diagnosis, a repair price and a replacement price. Weigh the age of the unit, the repair history, safety findings and whether you were already planning insulation or cooling upgrades that would change the sizing.
Official sources & further research
For rules, licensing and local programs, use the current primary source before making a decision.