Furnace Replacement
High energy bills and environmental concerns have brought a great deal of focus to the topic of high-efficiency heating equipment. In fact, California has recently implemented new regulations to eliminate nitrogen oxide—or NOx—emissions from furnaces and water heaters in buildings. However, the state also plans to implement a complete ban on NOx furnaces and water heaters by 2029. If your gas furnace is getting older and in need of a replacement, our team recommends making the switch to an all-electric powered heat pump or mini split to get ahead of the new ordinance.
Hassler is a full service furnace installation company servicing Marin, Contra Costa, and Alameda counties. Our technicians are trained and prepared to handle your furnace installation needs and can help find an environmentally friendly heating solution for your home that meets the new standards.
When to Repair vs Replace Your Furnace
Many East Bay homes have outdated, inefficient furnaces that no longer meet building codes, but it can be difficult to know when it’s time for a replacement.
While the most accurate way to determine if you should repair or replace your furnace is with a thorough inspection from our team, several signs can help guide you, such as:
- Your furnace is more than 10 years old
- Increased heating bills (without a coinciding increase in your rates or usage)
- Loud sounds or unusual smells
- Your furnace is struggling to meet your heating needs
- Recurring repairs (especially if the cost of repairs is more than half the cost of a replacement)
- Your furnace does not meet the new NOx regulations
How Furnaces Work
Traditional furnaces work in a 5-step process:
- The thermostat activates your furnace when it detects the temperature dropping below your settings by sending a signal for it to start.
- The furnace moves natural gas to the burners where it is ignited, generating heat and passing it through the heat exchanger to make it hotter.
- The gasses that are created during combustion are then ventilated through the chimney in the roof, although high-efficiency furnaces will vent these gasses through an exhaust vent.
- The blower is turned on and air is blown over the heat exchanger where it is warmed, and then sent to your ductwork.
- The warm air is then distributed throughout your home by the furnace’s blower forcing air through its ductwork. This is why this type of furnace is often referred to as a “gas forced air system”.
Types of Furnaces & Heating Systems
As your local heating and cooling experts, we provide the highest level of quality in our products and our services.
We offer an array of Carrier® furnace systems and heat pumps designed to deliver reliable and economical warmth, including:
- Single-stage Furnaces - Single-stage furnaces usually have a single “on” or “off” operation. Because these furnaces typically run at maximum speed, they can be rather noisy. That being said, they’re among the least expensive units on the market.
- Two-stage Furnaces - These furnaces operate either at full speed or half speed, allowing them to operate more quietly and get your home to the proper temperature more easily.
- Modulating Furnaces - Modulating furnaces can constantly regulate the amount of heat being released, along with the velocity of the air that passes through. Naturally, this results in reduced energy costs and quieter operation.
- Heat Pumps - Heat pumps are an all-electric furnace alternative that can both heat and cool your home. They work by moving heat rather than creating it via combustion, making them safer and more energy efficient. Heat pumps are compliant with all NOx regulations and are ideal for home electrification.
- Ductless Mini Splits - Ductless mini splits are a type of heat pump that does not require a connection to a home’s central ductwork. Mini splits offer the same benefits as ducted heat pumps as well as zoning capabilities with individual controls of units placed in areas of your home.
Choose Hassler for your New Furnace Installation
When you choose to experience the Hassler difference with your new furnace installation, you’ll enjoy the benefit of not only saving on your energy bills but also boosting your home’s environmental friendliness. We offer flexible financing options and our team stays up to date with the latest incentives to help make your furnace installation more affordable, like rebates from TECH Clean California. After your installation is completed, we also provide maintenance and furnace repair services to help keep your heating system running at peak performance for as long as possible.
Experience a winter of increased comfort & efficiency with Hassler. Call (510) 288-5563 or contact us online to get started today.
The Hassler Difference
Hassler knows that getting the job done right today will lead to customers being our biggest advocates tomorrow.
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Exceeding Expectations
Our philosophy on customer service is to not only meet expectations but to exceed them. Whether it is your home heating and cooling, improving your indoor air quality, or scheduling a home energy assessment, we are committed to over-delivering throughout your entire journey with Hassler.
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LeadershipFrom our newest team member on up to our leadership and ownership, we are committed to producing the highest level of workmanship - all in an efficient manner. We accomplish this through better training, education, planning, and leadership across all the products and services we provide.
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Accountability
We are committed to holding ourselves and each other accountable to integrity, customer satisfaction, and peak performance. We are unwavering in our commitment to not only talk about the solution, but to be a part of it.
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Lasting RelationshipsDeveloping long lasting relationships is at the core of our organization. When interacting with a customer or team member, we are committed to building mutual trust and respect. Our reputation is the foundation of the company, and at the end of the day, our word is all we have!
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Growth
Through a dedication to training, education and leadership, we will continue to grow to remain the leading HVAC and home performance company in Contra Costa, Alameda, and Marin counties. We are continually honing our craft and challenging ourselves to improve who we are as an organization for what we can become.
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Go GreenWe care deeply about the changing climate here in California, and want to help other Californians reduce their impact on the environment. Hassler places an emphasis on embracing “Green” technologies and processes whenever possible, and reducing energy use.
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"Professional, efficient and responsive."“We highly recommend Hassler Heating and AC. Three years ago, we updated our system with a heat pump. The installers were professional, efficient and responsive.”- Diane M.
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"The company provided great service."“He quickly identified the problem, took time to explain it, answered my questions and got everything in working order under 2 hours that even included a trip back to El Cerrito to get the right part. He was very courteous and respectful.”- Veronica A.
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"He had us up and running very quickly."“He had us up and running very quickly and also was able to make some other recommendations for service and maintenance. He was great, and I will continue to use him and his team for maintenance and repairs.”- Scott L.
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"I am so thankful."“Hassler Heating went above and beyond customer service! My AC unit started smoking and I called to make an appointment and they were able to fit me into their schedule that day!”- Emily V.
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"I also want to commend your work crew."“They were very efficient as well as pleasant in their interaction with me. They did such a good job that my next-door neighbor, after watching them at work, told me that he has decided to hire your firm to install a new heating system for his house.”- Marilyn B.
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"Very knowledgable."“Chris just came out and inspected a furnace and ducting for me at a property that clients of mine are purchasing in El Cerrito. He was very knowledgable and was sure to take the time to answer all of my questions thoroughly.”- Jeffery S.
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"We have full confidence."“We have full confidence that we now have a first class heating system that will serve us well in the years to come. We know in the future we will need to replace our roof mounted air conditioner, and we will confidently call on Hassler to do the job.”- Tom R.
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"Always professional."“They squeezed a whole lot of equipment into a tiny attic without a single complaint. They also helped with all of the energy-saving rebates . The estimator, installers, and service guys have been great.”- Sean M.