--- title: Furnace & Heating Repair in Salem: The 3 Best | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/salem/furnace-repair/ updated: 2026-11-05 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Salem](https://thelocalthree.com/salem/) - [Furnace & Heating Repair](https://thelocalthree.com/furnace-repair/) - [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) - [For businesses](https://thelocalthree.com/claim/) 1. [Home](https://thelocalthree.com/) 2. [Oregon](https://thelocalthree.com/oregon/) 3. [Salem](https://thelocalthree.com/salem/) 4. Furnace & Heating Repair Salem · Furnace & Heating Repair # The 3 Best Companies for Furnace & Heating Repair in Salem 2027 Edition Updated November 5, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 5 companies for furnace & heating repair we reviewed in Salem, these three had the strongest records: 1,764 public reviews between them, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 5, 2026 ## The short answer For furnace & heating repair in Salem, call **Woodward Heating, Air & Plumbing** , **Advantage Heating & Air Conditioning** or **Sears Appliance Repair** first. We chose them from 5 local companies on rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business. ## Our 3 selections for furnace & heating repair Editor's Pick ### [Woodward Heating, Air & Plumbing](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-f4a216e7b8caaeca/) **4.9** from 868 reviews Based in Salem Coverage Based in Salem #### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 5 companies for furnace & heating repair we reviewed in Salem: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 503-749-0555](tel:+15037490555)[Website](http://www.woodwardheating.com) Reader Favorite ### [Advantage Heating & Air Conditioning](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-a4a84d219e9bbbd0/) **4.9** from 668 reviews Based in Salem Coverage Based in Salem #### Why we picked them A large, loyal client base: 668 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 503-393-5315](tel:+15033935315)[Website](https://www.advantageheatingllc.com) Selection 03 ### [Sears Appliance Repair](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-d95c6f14ee659d1d/) **4.2** from 228 reviews Based in Salem Coverage Based in Salem #### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.2 from 228 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 503-616-2352](tel:+15036162352)[Website](https://vortexductcleaning.com) Beyond the three ## More companies for furnace & heating repair in Salem Other Salem companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 5 in all for this work. - Melton's Heating & Air Conditioning Inc 4.3 · 78 - [Jet Industries, Inc.](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-ebb4b11c59bf82d0/) 4.0 · 78 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected furnace & heating repair in Salem | | 01 Woodward Heating, Air & Plumbing | 02 Advantage Heating & Air Conditioning | 03 Sears Appliance Repair | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | – | | Rating | 4.9 · 868 reviews | 4.9 · 668 reviews | 4.2 · 228 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Salem | Salem | Salem | Methodology ## How we selected these businesses Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies. [Read the full methodology](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) 1. **We start with everyone.** 5 companies for furnace & heating repair in Salem, from public listings and review platforms. 2. **We remove the risky.** No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating. 3. **We read the record.** Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm. 4. **Editors keep three.** And write down who each one suits best. [How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/). Local facts · Marion ## Salem, by the numbers Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call. People per square mile 3,708 [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Land area 49.0 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Salem residents 181,779 [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025 Population change since 2020: from 175,516 (April 2020 base) +3.6% [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025 Public sources, checked November 5, 2026. Local guide ## Hiring companies for furnace & heating repair in Salem: what to know first ### Check the license Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer. ### Compare written quotes Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included. ### Ask about the warranty In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell. ### Pay in stages Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. Request a quote ## Ask our three for a price One short form, sent only to the companies you tick. Most reply within one or two working days. Send my request to We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. Questions ## Questions about furnace & heating repair in Salem How did the editors choose these furnace & heating repair companies in Salem? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 5 furnace & heating repair companies for Salem. Which of these furnace & heating repair companies in Salem has the best reviews? Woodward Heating, Air & Plumbing has a 4.9 rating from 868 public reviews, the highest on this page. Are these furnace & heating repair companies licensed? 3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check. How many quotes should I get for furnace & heating repair companies in Salem? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. 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