ServicesNew Construction HVAC
New Construction HVAC in Millwood
If you are building a home or a large addition, we size and install the heating and cooling equipment, work around your builder's schedule and keep you updated at every stage. You get a system matched to the house, a clean startup and a clear walkthrough before move-in.
Choosing the system while the house is still open
A new house has no worn-out furnace to swap and no existing layout to work around. We read your drawings, do a load calculation room by room and suggest equipment that matches the planned square footage, windows and insulation. That might be a gas furnace with central air, a heat pump, or ductless mini-splits for a shop or bonus room.
Correct sizing matters more than most owners realize. Too large a unit cycles on and off, leaves summer air humid and wears out early. Too small a unit runs nonstop through a Millwood January. An hour on the calculation is better than fifteen years with the wrong system.
Gas work stays with our own crew. Under our gas heating mechanical license, the same people who set your furnace connect it, leak test it and fire it up, with no other trade involved. Our WA Contractor Registration, #KDHEAHA757JA, is on record with the state for you or your builder to verify.
What's part of our new construction work
Sizing worked out from your plans
Using your drawings or a visit to the site, we calculate heating and cooling needs for each room. You get the figures behind our recommendation, not only a model number.
Equipment choices explained simply
We present two or three practical options, like a high-efficiency gas furnace, a cold-climate heat pump or a dual-fuel system, and explain how running costs and comfort compare so you can choose at your own pace.
Working in step with your builder
Our visits fit around framing, drywall and flooring. When the schedule moves, we adjust and explain how it affects your move-in date.
Gas hookups and first firing
Under our gas heating mechanical license, we connect and test gas appliances, verify combustion and safety controls, and start everything up correctly.
Help with heat pump rebates
When you go with a heat pump, we help you file for Avista rebates and federal tax credits so the forms don't get lost in the rush of a build.
Move-in walkthrough and labor coverage
Ahead of move-in, we show you the thermostat, where the filter goes and where the shutoffs are. New installations come with up to 3 years of labor coverage.
When it makes sense to bring us in
- Your drawings are close to done
- Reach out while the design still lives on paper, ideally ahead of framing. Equipment placement, clearances and gas and electrical needs are simplest to settle at that point.
- You are weighing gas against electric
- If you are torn between a furnace and a heat pump, we can compare them for your specific house and how you plan to live in it.
- You are adding significant square footage
- A large addition, finished basement or attached shop often needs its own heating and cooling. A ductless mini-split is sometimes the simplest answer, and we will tell you honestly when it is.
- Your builder's bid lists equipment without detail
- If the HVAC line says little more than a tonnage, a second look can confirm the sizing and efficiency are right for your home.
How we handle a new construction job
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Reviewing plans and a free estimate
We go through your drawings, ask how you want the home to feel and do the load calculation. Installation estimates are free, and the written quote comes before any work starts.
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Rough-in on your builder's timeline
We mark where equipment will go and run gas piping and refrigerant lines when your builder is ready for them. Materials stay in one staging spot, and any finished surfaces already installed get covered.
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Setting equipment and hooking it up
After the house is closed in, we set the furnace, heat pump or mini-split units and complete the gas and electrical connections. Outdoor units sit on a level pad away from planned landscaping and drip lines.
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Inspection, first start and walkthrough
We satisfy the inspection, start the system and check the temperature in every room. Then we show you how it all works and leave the area swept and clean.
What shapes the price of new construction HVAC
Every build is different, so we price from your plans rather than a flat rate. The written quote lists equipment, labor and permits line by line. If something changes during construction, we talk with you before the number does.
- Size and layout of the home
- Total square footage, ceiling heights, number of floors and window area all affect how much heating and cooling capacity the house needs.
- Type of equipment
- A standard gas furnace, a high-efficiency model, a cold-climate heat pump and multi-zone mini-splits each sit at different points on the price scale. Rebates can offset part of a heat pump's cost.
- Zoning and controls
- Separate zones for a main floor and bedrooms, or smart thermostats in several rooms, add equipment and setup time.
- Permits and build schedule
- Permit and inspection costs are part of every job. A schedule that requires extra trips or rework after other trades finish can add labor.
New build HVAC questions
- Will you work with my general contractor?
- Yes. We plan our visits around your builder's schedule and keep you posted as well, so you know when we'll be on site and which stage is done.
- Does a heat pump make sense for a new home here?
- In many cases, yes. Cold-climate heat pumps hold up well through Inland Northwest winters, and plenty of owners add a gas furnace for the hardest cold. We'll work out the numbers for your house and tell you straight.
- What's covered on a new install?
- We cover labor on new installations for up to 3 years, in addition to the manufacturer's equipment warranty. We review the specifics with you during the walkthrough.
- Could mini-splits handle an addition instead of a full system?
- Often that's the sensible route. Ductless mini-splits can heat and cool an addition, garage apartment or shop by themselves, without connecting to the main system. We'll see the space and suggest what works.
- Can you still join if the build is already underway?
- In most cases, yes. Starting early is simpler because placement and clearances are easier to plan with open walls, but we often step in mid-project and work around what's in place.
Let's talk through heating and cooling for your new home
Tell us about your plans and timeline. We will explain your options and set up a free estimate for your build in Millwood, Spokane Valley or nearby.