Best HVAC in The Dalles, OR

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Find an HVAC company in The Dalles for high-desert heating and cooling demands. Browse local pros below.

HVAC Providers in The Dalles

A & E Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning

Hood River

Service area: Hood River, Cascade Locks, White Salmon, Mosier, The Dalles, Odell, Parkdale, Stevenson

A&E Heating and Air is the largest local HVAC company in the Columbia Gorge, offering heating, cooling, ductwork, plumbing, and generators. Voted Best HVAC in the Gorge 2024 & 2025 and Best Plumbing 2025. Serving the full Gorge corridor and beyond.

"Excellent, prompt service. We had a huge water line that broke. The guys diagnosed the problem, had the parts with them, and repaired it in the same afternoon.…"

— Lorraine Gravel, Oregon · Plumbing repair✓ Verified Review

HVAC Tips for The Dalles

The Dalles summers are intense — AC is not optional here. If your system is 10+ years old, replace it before it fails during a heat wave.
Gas furnaces perform reliably in The Dalles winters where temperatures can fall below heat pump efficiency thresholds.
Dust from the high desert environment clogs filters faster — check and replace filters monthly in summer and every 60 days otherwise.
Ask about whole-home air filtration — The Dalles gets significant agricultural and wildfire smoke in summer.

HVAC FAQ — The Dalles

Heat pump or gas furnace in The Dalles?

The Dalles' colder winters make dual-fuel systems a popular choice — a heat pump handles cooling and moderate-weather heating efficiently, while a gas furnace takes over when temperatures drop below the heat pump's efficiency range. Straight gas furnace + central AC is also common and reliable in this climate.

How often should I service my HVAC in The Dalles?

Twice per year is recommended — a spring AC tune-up before the hot season and a fall furnace inspection before winter. The Dalles' demanding climate means systems work hard; skipping maintenance shortens equipment life significantly.