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Gas Heating, Heat Pumps & HVAC Service in Burlington, Vermont
Most Burlington homes and apartment buildings heat with natural gas, and Premier Heating and AC works on it. We repair, tune up and replace natural gas furnaces and hot-water boilers, install Daikin, Fujitsu and Mitsubishi cold-climate heat pumps and ductless mini-splits (often paired with your gas system as backup), and clean and service existing heat pumps for homes, rentals and small businesses in Burlington. We're based in Berlin, about 40 miles down I-89 (roughly 50 to 60 minutes), and we book Burlington work on a regular schedule. Our 24/7 emergency line covers Burlington and is open to everyone. When you call, we'll give you an honest arrival time. After hours, we typically call you back within 30 to 45 minutes and have a tech on site within 1 to 3 hours whenever we can. Weather, roads and distance affect timing, so we can't guarantee it.
Call or text 802-522-0818.
Gas Furnace and Boiler Service in Burlington
Burlington Electric Department estimates that about 95% of the city's rental buildings heat with piped natural gas, much of it through furnaces and boilers that have been running for decades. We keep that equipment safe and reliable:
- Gas furnace repair: igniters, flame sensors, gas valves, inducer and blower motors, limit switches, thermostats and controls
- Gas boiler repair: no heat, cold radiators or zones, short cycling, circulator pumps, zone valves and leaks on baseboard and radiator systems
- Annual tune-ups: we clean the burners, check gas pressure, venting and safety controls, and run a combustion test
- Replacement: high-efficiency gas furnaces (we mostly install Daikin and Bosch furnaces) and IBC condensing boilers, including compact wall-hung models that free up basement space. We service all major brands.
- Landlord service: multi-unit buildings with several furnaces or boilers, with scheduling that works for your tenants
If you smell gas, leave the building right away and call Vermont Gas Systems or 911 from outside before you call us. See furnace repair and installation and boiler repair and replacement.
Heat Pumps With Gas Backup
You don't have to choose between gas and a heat pump. Many Burlington homes add a Daikin, Fujitsu or Mitsubishi cold-climate heat pump and keep the gas furnace or boiler for the coldest nights:
- Ducted homes: a ducted heat pump shares your existing ductwork and gives you central air, with the gas furnace as backup heat.
- Boiler and radiator homes: ductless mini-splits add heat and cooling room by room, while the gas boiler stays in place.
- Efficient summer cooling. Burlington Electric Department estimates that mini-splits can cost about 40% less to run for cooling than room air conditioners of the same capacity.
To be straight with you: compared with natural gas, a heat pump won't always lower your heating bill. The usual reasons to add one are efficient cooling, more even comfort, burning less gas, and rebates. We'll give you an honest estimate for your house.
Comfort for Burlington's Older Homes and Apartments
Burlington's housing is old. The city's own housing plan notes that almost half of its homes were built before 1940, and in the Old North End the share is even higher. Many are multi-unit buildings and converted houses in the Old North End, the South End and downtown, where few apartments have central air. Mini-splits need no ductwork, just a small line set and one indoor head per room or zone, and each unit gets its own controls, which helps landlords and tenants alike.
Net Zero Burlington and Local Rebates
Burlington has set a goal of becoming a Net Zero Energy city by 2030, and thousands of heat pumps have been installed across the city since 2020. Burlington Electric Department runs its own heat pump rebate program, and Efficiency Vermont offers may also apply. As an Efficiency Vermont contractor, we'll help you sort out which programs apply and handle the paperwork. Equipment must come through participating distributors and be on the qualified product lists, which we take care of.
Rental owners should also know about the city's Minimum Housing Code Weatherization Ordinance, which requires weatherization in high-energy-use rental buildings. The city and its utility recommend weatherizing first and then adding a properly sized heat pump.
Already Have a Heat Pump? Keep It Clean
With so many heat pumps installed in Burlington in the past few years, many are now due for their first real cleaning. A dirty indoor coil and blower wheel cuts efficiency and can cause musty odors. Our heat pump cleaning takes apart the indoor and outdoor units, cleans and sanitizes them, and checks the electrical connections. We service all major brands of heat pumps, no matter who installed them.
Why Burlington Customers Call Premier
- Gas, oil and propane furnaces and boilers, plus heat pumps, under one roof
- Daikin Elite Contractor. We install Daikin, Fujitsu and Mitsubishi heat pumps and mini-splits.
- Efficiency Vermont contractor, with rebate help on every project
- BBB Accredited
- 24/7 emergency service for everyone in Burlington, no membership required
- Owner-led and locally owned in Central Vermont
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work on natural gas furnaces and boilers in Burlington?
Yes. We repair, tune up and replace natural gas furnaces and hot-water boilers, along with oil and propane equipment, in homes and rental buildings.
Can I add a heat pump and keep my gas furnace or boiler?
Yes. Many customers keep gas as backup heat. A ducted heat pump can share your furnace's ductwork, and mini-splits work alongside a boiler. We set the systems up to work together.
Will a heat pump lower my bill if I heat with gas?
Not always. Compared with natural gas, savings on heating vary from home to home. Most Burlington customers add a heat pump for efficient cooling, comfort, burning less gas and available rebates. We'll give you an honest estimate.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency service in Burlington?
Yes. Burlington is about 50 to 60 minutes from our shop, and our 24/7 line is open to everyone, no membership required. When you call, we'll give you an honest arrival time.
Which rebates apply in Burlington?
Burlington Electric Department customers have their own heat pump rebate program, and Efficiency Vermont offers may also apply. We'll confirm current options and help with the paperwork.
Can you put mini-splits in a multi-unit rental?
Yes. Each apartment can get its own indoor heads and controls. We'll plan outdoor unit locations and line routing to suit the building.
Burlington, no heat or ready for an upgrade? Call or text 802-522-0818 for gas furnace or boiler service, a free heat pump estimate, or a heat pump cleaning.