Installation & Replacement
A new heating or cooling system is one of the biggest purchases you will make for your home. Blue Collar Heating and Air was started after family members got talked into $15,000 to $17,000 replacements they did not need. So we do it differently: we tell you honestly whether you need a new system, size it correctly, and install whatever brand is right for your home and budget.
Straight Answers, Fair Prices
We install gas, propane and electric furnaces, central air conditioners, ducted heat pumps, ductless mini-splits and boilers for homes, rentals, shops, barns and light commercial buildings across the Missoula Valley.
Serving Clinton, Missoula, Lolo, Frenchtown, the Bitterroot Valley, plus scheduled service to Helena, Great Falls and Libby and Troy.
Know the Signs
Efficiency has dropped and major components are at end of life.
If this year's repair plus last year's adds up to half a new system, stop pouring money in.
Phased-out refrigerant makes every future AC repair more expensive.
A system that was never sized right for the house will never fix that with repairs.
A safety issue. This one is a replacement, not a repair.
Many Missoula homes were built without it. We can add central air or a ductless system.
What to Expect
Local Expertise
Western Montana asks a lot from an HVAC system: minus 20 in January, mid-90s in August and a shoulder season that swings 40 degrees in a day. Equipment that is sized for a milder climate will short cycle in fall and fall behind in a cold snap. We size for the actual design temperatures in Missoula County, Ravalli County and Granite County, and we account for the older, leakier construction that is common in Missoula's established neighborhoods.
Because we turn down exclusive-brand kickbacks, we can recommend a cold-climate heat pump when it fits, a high-efficiency propane furnace when there is no gas line, or a straightforward 80 percent furnace when that is the smart buy. The right answer depends on your house, not on what earns us a commission.
Call or text and tell us what is going on. We will give you an honest arrival window and an upfront quote before any work begins. Financing is available on major repairs and new systems.
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