In the Puget Sound area, we have rainy cold weather in the winter, and every summer it seems to keep getting hotter. If you Google ‘Residential HVAC Contractors’ to fix or replace your system, you will have many companies to choose from.

And when those companies all claim to be Seattle’s #1 residential HVAC contractor, how do you know which company is the right one for your project?

And while we would love the opportunity to service or replace your existing HVAC system, that doesn’t automatically make us the best fit for you. Every contractor has their own niche within the industry. Some companies, like us, specialize in custom designed gas furnace & heat pump/AC units. Others might be strong in boilers, oil systems, etc.

We are passionate about educating potential prospects and customers about the residential HVAC industry to make sure they can find the right company for their needs.  We identified the top eight (8) residential HVAC companies by size in our market area for you to research.  We spent hours investigating each company’s license history, online reviews, websites, services offered, BBB accreditation, and when they started business in the local area.  All so that you don’t have to!

All of these criteria are important when choosing a reputable company for you as a consumer. I’m sure you’re asking, “Why would you create this list and not put yourself on it?”  Whether you choose Evergreen or not, it is more important to us that you find the best company for your project.

For those of you who do not know about Evergreen, we will do a review of ourselves to start off as a comparison:

Evergreen State Heat & AC (also Evergreen Eastside Heat & AC)

General:

• Founded in 1968 in Everett. Original name Evergreen State Sheet Metal, Inc.
• Bought Russ & Pam Kimball in 1998.
• Changed name to Evergreen State Heat & AC in 2001.
• Purchased Eastside Heating and Air Conditioning of Bellevue in 2018 (which became Evergreen Eastside Heat & AC).
• Merged both locations and relocated to Maltby to better serve King and Snohomish Counties in 2020.
• Services both residential and light commercial HVAC systems.
• Union trained HVAC personnel, has an electrical division.
• Authorized dealer for both Trane and Mitsubishi.
• Three-year parts and labor warranty on all system replacements with the signing of a maintenance program (a unique offering for commercial HVAC contractors).

Construction License: EVERGSS022OT

Electrical License: General 01 EVERGSS928RN

Office Location: – 8431 Maltby Road; Snohomish, WA 98296

BBB: A+, 1 complaint in 3 years

Google: 4.9 with 419 reviews

Yelp: 4.1 with 24 reviews

Checkbook.com: 75% superior of 103 reviews

These are the top eight (8) residential HVAC contractors in the Seattle/Bellevue/Everett area in which we serve listed alphabetically.

Eight Candidates (Alphabetically):

BelRed Heating & Cooling

General:

• Founded in 1986 by Don Millard.
• Sold in 2022 to a new parent company Apex Service Partners (also goes by Gene Johnson), a firm out of Tampa, FL that owns many HVAC contractors in the US.
• Apex employee Lane Wood is local President.
• Guarantees:
  • no cost service repairs for same part for a year.
  • 5-year heat exchanger/compressor warranty on new equipment.
• Authorized dealer for Rheem, Trane & Mitsubishi.
• ‘Gold Standard’ Maintenance plan for $360/year
• Part of the Home Advisor program, ‘Best of’ for five years running.
• NATE Certified

Construction License: BELREHL789CS

Electrical License: General 01, BELREHC777NP

Office Location: 10733 47^th Place W, Mukilteo (relocated from Eastside a while ago)

BBB: A+, 6 complaints since 2021

Google: 4.8 with 2941 reviews

Yelp: 3.6 with 346 reviews

Checkbook.com:   71% superior of 124 reviews

Brennan Heating

General:

• Founded in 1987, locally owned by Darrin Erdahl since 2003.
• One of two major Costco dealers, along with Home Comfort Alliance (another of the Top 10). At their stores they have in-store reps offering Costco rebates as incentive.  Only one-year labor warranty allowed as per Costco requirements.
• Authorized Lennox dealer (through Costco) also sells Carrier non-Costco direct.
• Has a premium maintenance plan.

Construction License: BRENNHA971R9

Electrical License: General 01 BRENNHA962DU

Office Location: 4601 S134th Pl, Seattle; 6414 204^th St SW, Lynnwood

BBB: A+, 40 complaints in 3 years

Google: 4.6 with 1834 reviews

Yelp: 1.4 with 11 reviews

Checkbook.com: 76% superior of 357 reviews

CM Heating (CM Air Pros LLC)

General:

• Founded in 1983. Was most recently managed and co-owned locally by John Giacomi before recent sale.
• Sold in 2022 to a new parent company Air Pros USA, a firm out of Hollywood, FL that owns a number of HVAC contractors around the US.
• Air Pros employee Doug Perera is local President.
• Been a top Snohomish County PUD heat pump sales company for several years.
• Authorized dealer for American Standard (similar to Trane) & Daiken for ductless

Construction License: CMAIRAP780NH

Electrical License: General 01 CMAIRAP780NH

Office Location: 1500 Industry St, Everett (second location in Lynnwood on website)

BBB: A+, 5 complaints in 3 years

Google: 4.9 with 4613 reviews

Yelp: 4.3 with 160 reviews

Checkbook.com: 90% superior of 74 reviews

Glendale Heating

General:

• Founded 1938 as a coal & oil delivery company (still does) grew into HVAC service, repair, and replacement.
• Present Owner: Gerald (Jerry) Hoefer since 1995.
• Sells air filters on website also.
• Authorized Lennox & Daikin dealer.

Construction License: GLENDHA053Q2

Electrical License: Low Voltage 06 GLENDHA003CM

Office Location: 12462 Des Moines Memorial Dr, Seattle

BBB: A+, No complaints in 3 years

Google: 4.6 with 267 reviews

Yelp: 3.9 with 69 reviews

Checkbook.com: 85% superior of 182 reviews

Greenwood Heating & Home Services

General:

• Founded in 1921 by Walter Zainey and has had multiple local owners, the most recent being Michael Porter in 2004.
• Has a ‘Club Membership’ for maintenance and discounted services.
• No authorized brands mentioned on website, does Mitsubishi ductless.
• “Oldest and most trusted heating & airconditioner”

Construction License: GREENHH771OM

Electrical License: Residential 02 GREENHH775OH

Office Location: Two locations in our market area: south @ 14027 Interurban Ave S, Tukwila and north @ 10819 Airport Road, Everett

BBB: C-, 6 complaints in 3 years

Google: 4.7 with 1289 reviews

Yelp: 3.5 with 303 reviews

Checkbook.com: 74% superior of 290 reviews

Home Comfort Alliance (MM Comfort/G&S Heating)

General:

• Founded 1977 as B&B Heating and has had multiple local owners, most recent being Ryan Rastetter, Jay Miller.
• Starting in 2022 has been integrating a family of companies in at least six locations around Washington. Previous names being phased out are MM Comfort Systems, G&S Heating (acquired 2018), Sullivan Heating & Cooling (acquired several south companies in 2009/2020), and a Wenatchee company Alpine Aire in 2021.
• One of two major Costco dealers, along with Brennan Heating (another of the Top 10). At their stores they have in-store reps offering Costco rebates as incentive.  Only one-year labor warranty allowed as per Costco requirements.
• Comfort Club

Construction License: HOMECCA785BD

Electrical License: General 01 HOMECCA782DC

Office Location: 9680 153^rd Ave NE, Redmond (several branches)

BBB: A+, 0 complaints in 3 years

Google: 4.6 with 641 reviews

Yelp: 3.7 with 303 reviews

Checkbook.com: (G&S): 75% superior of 53 reviews

Checkbook.com: (MM): 72% superior of 216 reviews

Seatown Electric

General:

• Founded in 2008 by Brandon Phillips.
• Started as residential electrical only and grew into HVAC and plumbing.
• Sold in 2023 to a new parent company Service Champions, a firm out of Brea, CA that owns a number of HVAC & electrical contractors around the US.
• No authorized central air/heat brands mentioned, does Mitsubishi ductless.
• Partner Plan

Construction License: SEATOEH821DG

Electrical License: Residential 02 SEATOEC860RB

Office Location: 4200 78^th St SW, Mukilteo

BBB: Being updated with new ownership.

Google: 4.8 with 4672 reviews

Yelp: 4.0 with 440 reviews

Checkbook.com: Not on list

Washington Energy Services

General:

• Local family business owned by Craig & Vern Olson (brothers)
• Focused on many residential services (windows, doors, plumbing, electrical, etc.)
• Was once part of the local natural gas company but spun off privately.
• Authorized Bryant and Daikin dealer.
• Guardian Maintenance Club
• “We’re Craftsmen, not contractors”
• Bob’s Heating is a sister residential HVAC company, owned by the Olsons, that is mainly into tract new construction, so they were not put on this list.

Construction License: WASHIES851NS

Electrical License: General 01 WASHIES854NG

Office Location: 3909 196^th Street SW, Lynnwood (also one in Fife)

BBB: A+, 7 complaints in 3 years

Google: 4.3 with 288 reviews

Yelp: 3.1 with 173 reviews

Checkbook.com: 70% superior of 172 reviews

Choosing the right Residential HVAC Provider for you

We highlighted 10 of the most popular residential contractors in the local area and stacked them up head-to-head based on permit totals, online reputation, and services offered. If you’re still worried about which one is right for you, we’ve put together a resource to describe what you should be looking for in a residential HVAC provider.

A Little about Evergreen State

After being in business since 1968, and locally owned by Russ & Pam Kimball since 1998, we would be remiss if we didn’t tell you who Evergreen is a good fit for. While things like our 5.0 Google rating, and an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau are important, that doesn’t tell you if you’re a good fit. You should consider Evergreen if you are looking for a company who:

• Offers great value but isn’t always the lowest price.
• Has the best warranty in the industry.
• Will help you design the system to meet your exact needs.

Our goal is to help make your dreams a reality! Please reach out to us to discuss the process further. We can schedule a time for our Energy Consultants to visit your residence.  They will walk you through the process of designing and planning all the details that are needed to make your home comfortable!