Specialty Heating and Cooling

Are you planning to replace your HVAC system in the near future?

Here is a helpful video put out by Carrier offering homeowners a practical guide on all things HVAC.

Call 503-620-5643 to schedule your complimentary in-home estimate for adding to or replacing your current HVAC equipment.

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Jake Martinez ~ 👏

We are back in action with Meet the Team Monday !! 🔥🧊

This week, the spotlight is shining bright on this rockstar team member and leader who has been with us for 10 years! 🤗 Everyone, meet Jake Martinez.

Jake is our amazing Install Operations Manager here at Specialty Heating and Cooling, and he keeps our installation department running like a well-oiled machine.

Jake wears many hats—handling everything from scheduling installs and obtaining permits to making sure all teams are aligned and informed. He plays a critical role in communication once a job is handed off from the sales team to the installation team, ensuring every detail is covered and nothing falls through the cracks.

No matter what curveball comes his way, Jake knocks it out of the park. He always has his finger on the pulse and holds his team to the highest standards because he genuinely cares about the quality of the work and, most importantly, our customers. 👏

Thank you for all you do each and every day, Jake, we are grateful to have you on our team! 💯💪🏼

Q&A with Jake ~
1. What’s your role at Specialty and how long have you been with the company?
🔟Install Operations Manager/10 Years

2. What’s the most rewarding part of your job?
🥵🥶Knowing that we helped someone get HEATING & COOLING, especially on those really hot and cold days.

3. What do you like to do when you’re not working?
🥾🪏🧑🏻‍🌾Playing outdoors and working in my garden.

4. Coffee or tea (or energy drinks)?
☕️Coffee

5. Favorite movie, TV show, or music artist?
☄️Favorite Movie HEAT

6. Dream vacation spot?
🏝️Cayman Islands or Fiji

7. What motivates you in life or at work?
🧑‍🧑‍🧒❤️My Family

8. What advice would you give someone starting in the trades?
💯💪🏼🧽Work hard, listen well, treat every day like a sponge, and absorb everything. Learn from other’s mistakes, it will only make you stronger. Everyday won’t be easy but as you learn along the way, things will get easier for you.

🎁 Huge Thank You to Bill Medak & Glacier Supply Group! 🎁

A massive shout-out to Bill Medak and the entire team Glacier Supply Group for their incredibly generous donation to our Toy Drive!

As many of you know, Specialty Heating & Cooling is an official drop-off location for the KGW Great Toy Drive, and we’re working hard to reach our goal of 100 new, unwrapped toys by December 15th.

Glacier Supply Group went above and beyond—dropping off five full shopping bags of toys and helping us get that much closer to making the holidays brighter for local kids. 🌟

Thank you, Bill and Glacier Supply Group, for your kindness, community spirit, and support. We appreciate you!

If you’d like to donate, stop by Specialty Heating & Cooling with a new, unwrapped toy. Let’s make this a record year! ❤️🎁

Eric Longbine ~ 👏

🌟 Meet the Team Monday & a very Happy Birthday to you! 🌟

We’re keeping the celebration going this week by shining a spotlight on Eric, one of our amazing Comfort Advisors here at Specialty Heating & Cooling! ❄️🔥

Eric brings knowledge, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to helping homeowners find the perfect HVAC solutions for their needs. His dedication to customer comfort and his ability to guide families toward the right system make him an invaluable part of our team. 🙌

Just a couple of days ago, Eric celebrated his birthday — and we couldn’t let the week go by without showing him some love! We’re grateful for everything he brings to the team, both in the field and in the office.

Please help us in wishing him a fantastic year ahead! 🎂🎈

Q&A with Eric:

1. What’s your role at Specialty and how long have you been with the company?
🛠️Home Comfort Advisor - Combined total of 7 years

2. What do you enjoy most about working here?
💯 The quality of work and commitment to excellence each and every employee puts into what they do.

3. What’s the most rewarding part of your job?
😍🥇When a homeowner tells me they had an amazing experience, and they are very happy they chose to work with Specialty.

4. What’s one thing you wish more people knew about HVAC work?
⚛️The smallest details in craftsmanship of a new system can make ALL the difference in it’s longevity and performance.

5. What do you like to do when you’re not working?
🏡🏍️🏌️‍♂️Spending time with my family, playing golf, riding motorcycles, doing art & photography.

6. What’s your favorite local spot in Portland (restaurant, coffee shop, park, etc.)?
🍽️ Two favorite restaurants are Koi Fusion in Wilsonville, and Zien Hong on Sandy Blvd. In NE Portland (the garlic sautéed green beans will change your life…you can thank me later).

7. Do you have pets? Tell us about them!
🐾❤️😻Many! Three cats (Pip, Willis, & Reba McEntire). One hedgehog (Daisy). One hamster (Peanut Gyatt 3000….yes the kids named her). Four fish (Girl Jaw, Rizzler, Trish the Fish, Bluey). One water frog (Frederick). One snail (Deborah).

8. What’s a fun fact about you that might surprise people?
🎸🎶🏆I’ve been to the Grammy Awards….twice!