When winter brings brutal blizzards, subzero windchills, and thick layers of ice and snow, you need a home heating system that's up for the challenge. Ordinary residential furnaces, boilers, and heat pumps may struggle in the face of Maine's unforgiving conditions.
At Woodville Plumbing and Heating, we've kept Portland area homes toasty warm through decades of tough winters thanks to our expertise in selecting and installing only the most reliable, efficient, and heavy-duty heating equipment. Here are the top brands and models we trust to withstand anything Mother Nature dishes out:
Gas Furnaces
For the utmost cold weather performance and efficiency, we highly recommend furnaces from the Lennox line like the Dave Lennox Signature Collection SLP98V or SL280V. These workhorse variable-speed furnaces achieve up to 98.7% AFUE ratings while self-adjusting to home heat demands. ENERGY STAR certified for maximum savings.
Oil Furnaces
Though gas is more prevalent, some older Portland homes still use oil heat. The Thermo Pride OL-TRN series represents the industry's best in safe, economical, and ultra-quiet oil-fired furnaces. Engineered for long service life and easy maintenance on frigid nights.
Boilers/Radiators
For whole-home hydronic baseboard or radiator heat, the Weil-McLain Ultra boiler line gives unbeatable quality. The Ultra models achieve an impressive 95% AFUE with intuitive controls and durable cast iron construction. We also stand behind Worcester's gasand oil-fired boilers.
Air-Source Heat Pumps
In recent years, cold climate air-source heat pumps like the Mitsubishi Hyper Heat series have become game changers for Maine homes. This ductless mini-split system can heat efficiently down to -13°F! Excellent supplemental heat pumps as well.
Geothermal Heat Pumps
For ultimate energy efficiency, geothermal systems like the ultra-quiet ClimateMaster Tranquility models harness the earth's energy for heating, cooling, and hot water. These premium systems can trim heating costs by up to 70%.
Smart Thermostats
No Portland home is complete without a smart, Wi-Fi thermostat like the Google Nest learning models that auto-adjust heating and cooling to your habits. With remote access and unbeatable convenience, you'll stay warm while slashing heating bills.
Of course, we install top-of-the-line heating equipment from all leading manufacturers including Carrier, Trane, Rheem, Ruud, American Standard, and more. With decades of experience, our certified professionals at Woodville Plumbing and Heating know which heating solutions are the ideal matches for Maine homes of all sizes and layouts.
When it's time for a new heater installation, don't trust your family's warmth and comfort to just any system. Call Woodville at (207) 756-9725 or contact us online and let our experts walk you through the best heating brands and models built for Portland's harshest winters!