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Northwest Energy Systems

Heating and Air Conditioning, Natural Gas Lines, Water Heaters,

About us

Northwest Energy Systems is a full-service HVAC contractor, able to offer services related to complete heating system design, installation, repair or replacement as needed. We work primarily in Whatcom County, and can travel to Skagit or Island counties as requested. Northwest Energy Systems started as a welding shop in 1976 and was called Rite Weld Company until ownership changed in 1993. Over the years the company became more involved with the heating systems and installations, until finally welding was discontinued completely. Since 1976 Northwest Energy Systems has been evolving with the technology required to support, design, build, install, service and maintain anything from basic residential HVAC to complex facility systems. Our services include natural gas or propane forced-air furnaces, heat pump systems, gas or wood fireplaces, water heaters including tankless water heaters, and ductless mini-split heat pump systems. Full ductwork installation or repairs, and we have a full fab shop for custom fittings as needed. We offer 24-hour emergency service for necessary repairs. Our service professionals take great care in addressing the needs of our customers. From the initial contact by the estimator, through installation, and as we finish the job, we ensure good communication with the property owner, making sure all their questions are answered and concerns addressed. We take great pride in our customer’s happiness with their new equipment, our business philosophy being to grow through satisfied customers and “word-of-mouth”. Dan Olson has owned and operated Northwest Energy Systems for nearly 12 years, and worked as the project manager for the previous owner, for 5 years prior to that. I feel confident that we can provide the any services that you need.

Business highlights

48 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential HVAC, high efficiency gas furnaces heat pumps, fireplaces, water heaters, on-demand water heaters, boilers, air filtration & UV lights.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Visa

Reviews

4.824 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
4%
3
0%
2
4%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-24 of 24 reviews

Kate Z.
10/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Excellent service, fair prices, good people.
Description of Work: Installed a ductless mini split.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Lance B.
10/2015
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Thom L.
10/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Furnace PM. | |Great job! They were punctual and thorough which led to a discovery of a problem. Thankfully it was warranty work but they arranged ordering the part and the repair was done quickly. | |Very happy with their service and highly recommend.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Gail C.
11/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
This was an outstanding item from the furnace servicing they performed a month earlier. I am very impressed with the technician's knowledgeability, attitude, and timeliness, and with Northwest Energy Systems. Highly recommend this company.
Description of Work: Northwest Energy Systems replaced a collector box on our furnace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

Deborah M.
10/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced a gas furnace. The people are so pleasant and interested in our concerns. Totally responsive to our questions and timeline.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400

Ash G.
09/2014
5.0
gas leak repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
After struggling to get bids and also being charged a "call-out" fee from other companies, I contacted Northwest Energy who were not only able to give me a ballpark figure over the phone but were able to schedule for the next day. They are very friendly and easy to deal with, gave me a "time and materials" estimate that was spot-on, arrived on time and did everything right. Very pleased with this company.
Description of Work: Extend gas line to new range.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Betty J T.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I am very satisfied with their service. Whenever they come and do their service they make sure they clean up, like the non-disposable filter and things that are difficult for me to do they have done.
Description of Work: I have Northwest Energy Systems to do the yearly maintenance check on the heating system. They check it twice a year. They also replaced the chimney caps.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

Rowena B.
04/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I use nw energy for all my heating needs on my rental properties. They are always prompt,and no surprises when I get the bill. The last service was a furnace replacement, I beleive the 5th one I have had them do. All went well as usual. I would highly recommend them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

Tiffaney C.
02/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Susann L.
04/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were good and everything went really well
Description of Work: Heat pump

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Chris M.
03/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
He was able to get this done in less than two hours. He did a great job and was very knowledgeable. He has an excellent personality. We will be using him again. It was a pleasure to work with him, and he knew his stuff.
Description of Work: He came out and disconnected our radiator in our bathroom and hauled it off.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jim W.
03/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They did a very good job. I would give them a 10 out of 10 and would definitely use them in the future.
Description of Work: They came out performed annual maintenance on our heating system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Edwina K.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
  + 0 more
They arrived on time and completed the work in one day. We consider the installation a work of art. We show it to everyone who visits. When we had some questions about the hot water heater, they sent out a service man who spent several hours checking the hot water heater and consulting the maker (Noritz). After much discussion it was concluded that our recently installed water reducer shower head was the cause of our problem (took forever to get hot water at the shower head and it cooled during the shower). By turning on the sink faucet at the same time as the shower, we resolved our problems. We, of course, turn off the sink as soon as the shower water gets hot
Description of Work: NW Energy removed our old hot water heater and furnace. They installed a new high efficiency furnace and an on demand hot water heater.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,200

Betty J T.
11/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I have moved to a new area and need instruction about systems which I am not familiar. The company answers the phone via a live person who was very polite and helpful. The appointment was convenient for me and the technician was willing to take the time necessary to answer all my questions.
Description of Work: Check up of Heating and AC system with air filtration system that had been idle for a year. I was pleased with the professional manner and teaching about the system from the technician.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Iris T.
07/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Northwest Energy Systems I'd like to compliment two of the employees, Elmer the Technician, and Janine the Office Manager. They both provided excellent customer service, to me on Tuesday July 30th. Elmer did an amazing job on the yearly maintenance service on our furnace and balancing the air flow in our HVAC system. Knowing that the furnace and HVAC air flow was maintenance properly, will not only make our home more comfortable throughout, it will also make the system run more efficiently. Efficient operation of the HVAC unit means lower utility bills and most important to me are the safety of my family and a peace of mind as a homeowner. Therefore I’m pleased to recommend Northwest Energy Systems without hesitation for the services they provide. They both showed professionalism and ability to get to the bottom of the situation quickly exceeded my expectations. Such a commitment to great customer service is to be commended. You can be sure that I will continue to do business with Northwest Energy System years to come.
Description of Work: Yearly maintenance service on our furnace and balancing the air flow in our HVAC system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$114

Eric C.
07/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It was fast and easy. The estimator was prompt in giving the estimate. He gave us 3 options to choose from and explained the advantages and disadvantages of all 3. He also pointed out that our existing furnace was too big for the area it serviced and that might have been the reason why the heat exchanger had cracked. And because of the bigger than needed furnace we were burning more propane and our heating bills were astronomical despite the fact that we turned the thermostat to only 65 degrees during daytime when we were home and kept it at 60 at night and when we were at work. Next winter we'll be able to see if there is any difference in our use of propane. When we finally decided who to hire for the job and what system to choose, they were back quickly (they stock the furnaces they sell) and installed a new, more efficient furnace in just a few hours.
Description of Work: They replaced our propane furnace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100

Patrick B.
03/2012
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
However, the problem remained. We lived with the problem for about three weeks before we replaced the thermostat; on our own. The problem is now fixed. Our concern was that maybe the thermostat should be looked at first. Note: We knew the circuit board was damaged so we elected to have it replaced.
Description of Work: We were having a problem with the heater not turning on when it should. Service man looked at the furnace and stated that it may be the circuit board since it showed signs of damage. We told him to go ahead and order the board. When he checked the thermostat he found that the batteries were corroded. He replaced the batteries and the heater began operating. A few days later the board arrived (price $180) and was installed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$385

Martha M.
12/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I had questions about upgrading the heating system and installing a heat pump to make the system more energy efficient. The serviceman gave me a name and number to call at the company, which I did. Joe answered my questions with detailed information so I was able to make an informed decision about when and how to upgrade.
Description of Work: Cleaned and checked furnace for regular maintenance. Arrived as scheduled, pleasant and professional manner, explained work performed and did detailed list of work performed on the bill, amount charged as expected. I will use again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$114

Sarah B.
10/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We just moved into our house, are new homeowners, and knew we needed to get our existing furnace serviced before the winter. We had received a couple of recommendations about NES, so we called them. The customer service rep on the phone was very nice and not intimidating at all. The technician, Elmer, was on-time, and performed the service as expected, which took about an hour. He also showed us exactly how to replace the filters, what size to buy, and explained the type of furnace we have, and about how much longer it will last. He also gave me an estimate of how much a new high-energy furnace, incl. labor, would be, so we can save our money and replace it when the time is right. (His quote was about $3,500.) We purchased the Energy Savings Agreement, which is $85/year (and we pre-paid for next year, so our total for this visit was about $180), which gives a reduced service rate (normally $105) and priority if something were to happen to the furnace during off hours. I had called a couple other companies in town, but they couldn't give me a quote, because they based their rate on my location-distance from their store-what needed to be fixed and how long they were on the job. I don't like this type of quote because I have no way to compare it to other companies and I feel like once they are at my house, I can't refuse payment. Overall, we are very happy with our experience with NES!
Description of Work: We had NES come to our house for a yearly service/cleaning. The technician replaced the filters, cleaned the sensors, and adjusted the heating element as necessary.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

Roger R.
05/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Every thing went well as estimated.
Description of Work: NES is very professional and reasonable.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

jerri B.
11/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Our first contact with Northwest Energy Systems was with a service person who came to repair our existing furnace. After examining the 30 year old furnace, the service person told us we need a replacement part that would cost approximately $300. He then went on to tell us that the current rebates on energy efficient furnaces, plus rebates from the gas company, would make purchase of a new high efficiency furnace a good option to consider. After thinking the situation through, we decided to purchase a new 96% efficient gas furnace. One call to the office, and we were scheduled for an installation. On October 24, Scott came to put in our new furnace. He was here about 6 hours. He removed the existing funace, installed the new gas furnace, and cleaned up all evidence of his work. We were highly pleased with the courteous treatment we received and with the service of all the personnel who visited our home. The provided exactly what we wanted, with no delay and very little disruption in our home while they did it.
Description of Work: We had a new Goodman high efficiency furnace installed in our home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Mark P.
10/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I thought the thermostat was going and the heater would never get the house up to set temperature. I called NWS and decided to have them fix the problem because they were the most reasonable.
Description of Work: Replaced a faulty control module and serviced a gas furnace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$170

Gregory J.
04/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were fantastic. Not only were they neat, clean, punctual and within budget, but they also came out to make sure that it was adjusted properly. I would recommend them to anybody. I spent around $4000. Their price was excellent; they were actually less than competitors. I found them on the phonebook. My wife and I are thrilled about them. I have nothing negative to say about them. I will use them again in the future, if required.
Description of Work: I used Northwest Energy Systems, a month ago. They installed the central heating system for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Judy B.
01/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were very pleasant to work with. They provided excellent service.
Description of Work: They installed a new furnace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

    Contact information

    4110 Marblemount Ln, Bellingham, WA 98226

    www.northwestenergy.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Heating and Air Conditioning,
    Natural Gas Lines,
    Water Heaters,
    Gas Logs,
    Fireplaces,
    Air Duct Cleaning

    FAQ

    Northwest Energy Systems is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Northwest Energy Systems accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Visa
    Yes, Northwest Energy Systems offers free project estimates.
    No, Northwest Energy Systems does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Northwest Energy Systems does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Northwest Energy Systems offers emergency services.
    Yes, Northwest Energy Systems offers warranties.
    Northwest Energy Systems offers the following services: Residential HVAC, high efficiency gas furnaces heat pumps, fireplaces, water heaters, on-demand water heaters, boilers, air filtration & UV lights.

    Contact information

    4110 Marblemount Ln, Bellingham, WA 98226

    www.northwestenergy.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM