Comfort Connection Heating & Cooling replaces and installs gas furnaces in Gresham, Oregon. Every furnace Comfort Connection installs carries a 10-year parts warranty. The company has installed furnaces in Gresham since 1998 and works out of the shop at 840 NE Cleveland Ave. This page covers when to replace, what Comfort Connection installs, what install day looks like and what sets the price.
Since 1998
Family owned in Gresham
CCB #209520
Licensed Oregon contractor
A+
Better Business Bureau
4.9 stars
Google rating
Signs it is time to replace your furnace
Gresham’s housing is mostly 1970s to 1990s construction. A large share of those homes still run a furnace installed in the 1990s or early 2000s. These are the signs Comfort Connection looks for.
Age of 15 to 20 years or more
Gas furnaces last 15 to 20 years on average. Past that point, parts wear out in clusters and efficiency drops. A furnace installed before 2005 in Powell Valley or Centennial is a candidate even if it still runs.
Repair cost against replacement cost
When a single repair approaches half the price of a new furnace, replacement is usually the better spend. Two major repairs in two winters is the same signal.
Rising gas bills
An 80% furnace from 1995 is now running well below 80%. If your NW Natural bill climbs each winter with the same thermostat settings, the furnace is burning more gas for the same heat.
Cracked heat exchanger
A cracked heat exchanger can leak carbon monoxide into the home. It is not repaired. When a Comfort Connection technician confirms a crack, the furnace is shut down and replacement is the only path.
Uneven heat and short cycling
Rooms that never warm up, a furnace that runs constantly in an east wind, or a furnace that starts and stops every few minutes all point to a unit that is undersized, oversized or worn out. Sizing is fixed at replacement, not with a part.
If your heat comes from a heat pump instead of a furnace, the same age and repair logic applies. See Heat Pumps.
Furnace options Comfort Connection installs
Comfort Connection installs American Standard and Bryant gas furnaces. The company sizes each furnace to the home, not to the unit it replaces.
80% AFUE or 95%+ AFUE
An 80% furnace vents through the existing metal flue and costs less to install. A 95%+ condensing furnace vents through PVC, drains condensate and uses about 15% less gas for the same heat. In a Gresham home that runs the furnace hard from October through March, the fuel savings on a 95%+ furnace are real. In a home with no easy path for PVC venting, an 80% furnace can be the sensible choice. Comfort Connection quotes both when both fit.
Single-stage, two-stage or variable speed
A single-stage furnace is on or off at full output. A two-stage furnace runs at a low stage most of the time and steps up on cold nights. A variable speed furnace modulates output and blower speed continuously. Two-stage and variable speed furnaces run quieter, hold a steadier temperature and handle east wind days with fewer swings. They cost more up front.
Furnace plus heat pump, dual fuel
A dual fuel system pairs a heat pump with a gas furnace. The heat pump heats on mild days at a lower cost than gas. The furnace takes over below a set outdoor temperature. The homeowner gets air conditioning in summer from the same heat pump. Many Gresham replacements since the 2021 heat dome have gone this route. See Heat Pumps.
What a replacement visit and install day look like
The estimate visit
A Comfort Connection comfort advisor visits the home, and measures it. The advisor inspects the ductwork for size, leaks and static pressure, checks the flue and gas line, and asks how the house heats now. You receive written options, usually two or three furnaces at different efficiency and staging levels, each with a total installed price. Comfort Connection does not quote from a phone call or a square footage number alone.
Install day
Most furnace replacements in Gresham finish in one day. The crew removes the old furnace, modifies the plenum and transitions to fit the new cabinet, sets the new furnace, connects gas, venting and condensate, installs a new filter rack if needed and connects the thermostat. The crew then starts the furnace, measures gas pressure, temperature rise and carbon monoxide, and walks you through the thermostat and filter.
Permits and paperwork
Furnace replacement in Gresham requires a mechanical permit from the City of Gresham Building Division. The manufacturer parts warranty must be registered within 60 days of installation.
Ductwork
Old ducts are the most common reason a new furnace underperforms. If the estimate visit finds crushed, disconnected or undersized ducts, Comfort Connection quotes the duct repair as a separate line so you can see it. See Duct Design and Repair.
Furnace replacement cost in Gresham and what moves it
Furnace replacement starts at $4,500 installed. The final price depends on the furnace, the venting and the ductwork, and the estimate is free with no obligation.
Comfort Connection quotes every furnace replacement in writing after a home visit. Prices are not published because the same furnace model installs differently in a 1975 Centennial ranch and a 2005 Pleasant Valley two-story. Six factors move the price.
| What moves the price | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Furnace size | Output is measured in BTUs. Larger homes and leakier homes need more. Oversizing costs more and short cycles. |
| Efficiency | A 95%+ furnace costs more than an 80% furnace of the same size and needs PVC venting and a condensate drain. |
| Staging | Two-stage and variable speed furnaces cost more than single-stage. |
| Venting changes | Converting from a metal flue to PVC, or re-lining a flue shared with a water heater, adds labor and material. |
| Ductwork condition | Plenum transitions, new returns or duct sealing add cost and are quoted separately. |
| Financing | Comfort Connection offers financing through Wells Fargo with no-interest plans and longer-term loans with low monthly payments. See Financing. A full breakdown is in the guide Furnace Replacement Cost in Gresham. |
Ready for a written furnace quote?
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The 10-year parts warranty
Every furnace Comfort Connection installs carries a 10-year parts warranty. The 10-year parts warranty depends on registering the equipment within 60 days of installation. Annual maintenance keeps the manufacturer parts warranty in force. See Furnace Tune-Up in Gresham, OR and the Comfort Club maintenance plan.
Repair or replace
Repair when the furnace is under 15 years old, the heat exchanger is sound and the failed part is small. Replace when the heat exchanger is cracked, the furnace is past 20 years, or the repair is a second major one. Comfort Connection presents a repair quote and a replacement quote side by side whenever a repair call lands in the gray zone. See Furnace Repair in Gresham, OR and the guide Repair or Replace Your Furnace in Gresham.
Furnace replacement across Gresham neighborhoods
Comfort Connection replaces furnaces throughout Gresham, 97030 and 97080. The housing stock in each neighborhood shapes the install.
Centennial and Rockwood
1960s and 1970s ranch homes. Furnaces sit in garages or hall closets. Many need a new return and plenum work with the furnace.
Powell Valley and Hollybrook
1970s to 1990s two-story homes. Original 80% furnaces, often oversized. Right-sizing at replacement fixes upstairs and downstairs temperature swings.
Pleasant Valley and Kelly Creek
1990s to 2000s homes. Good candidates for 95%+ furnaces and dual fuel heat pump pairings because the duct systems are usually sound.
Gresham Butte and Historic Downtown
Older and hillside homes with tight closets and long flue runs. Venting design decides whether 80% or 95%+ fits.
Why Gresham homeowners choose Comfort Connection for furnace installation
Comfort Connection Heating & Cooling is family owned and has installed furnaces in Gresham since 1998. The company holds Oregon CCB license #209520 and an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Comfort Connection has a 4.9-star Google rating across more than 170 reviews. Furnace and central AC installations carry a 10-year parts warranty when the equipment is registered within 60 days of installation. The shop is at 840 NE Cleveland Ave, Gresham, OR 97030. Read more on the reviews page or the Gresham service page.
Frequently asked questions about furnace replacement in Gresham
How long does a furnace replacement take?
Most Gresham furnace replacements finish in one working day. A furnace plus heat pump install, a flue conversion or significant duct repair can take two days. The comfort advisor gives you the schedule with the quote.
How much does a new furnace cost in Gresham?
The price depends on furnace size, efficiency, staging, venting changes and ductwork condition. Comfort Connection quotes in writing after a home visit and gives two or three options with total installed prices. Financing through Wells Fargo can lower the monthly cost. See the cost guide.
Should I get a 95% furnace or an 80% furnace?
In most Gresham homes with a workable path for PVC venting, a 95%+ furnace pays back its higher price through lower gas use over a heating season that runs October through March. In homes where PVC venting is impractical, an 80% furnace is a reasonable choice. The estimate visit answers this for your house.
Do I need a permit to replace a furnace in Gresham?
Yes. The City of Gresham Building Division requires a mechanical permit for furnace replacement. A permitted install protects you at resale and keeps the manufacturer warranty valid.
Should I replace my air conditioner at the same time?
If the AC is also past 12 to 15 years, often yes. The furnace blower and the AC coil work together. Replacing both at once avoids a second install charge and allows a matched system or a dual fuel heat pump. Comfort Connection quotes the furnace alone and the combination so you can compare.
What warranty comes with a new furnace from Comfort Connection?
A 10-year parts warranty on every furnace installation. The parts warranty requires registration within 60 days of installation. Annual maintenance, which the Comfort Club plan covers, keeps it in force.
Call Comfort Connection Heating & Cooling
Ready to replace your furnace in Gresham? Call Comfort Connection Heating & Cooling at 503-761-8888 for a written quote after a home visit. Phones answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Or schedule service online.
