HVAC Service in Edgewater, Colorado
Same-day HVAC service in Edgewater — the tight, walkable city between Denver and Wheat Ridge. From historic bungalows along Sloan’s Lake to new construction along the Edgewater Public Market corridor, we handle every type of Edgewater home.
Edgewater — Small City, Big Mix of HVAC Needs
Edgewater is one square mile of dense, walkable neighborhood between Sloan’s Lake and the Wheat Ridge border. The housing stock is genuinely mixed: 1920s-40s brick bungalows alongside 2018 in-fill builds, modest cottages next to redeveloped duplexes. HVAC needs vary just as much.
For the old bungalows, mini-split heat pumps are often the cleanest answer — no ductwork needed, modern cooling and heating, easy installation. For the new builds, modern variable-speed equipment with smart thermostats is standard. We handle both.
24/7 Emergency HVAC Service
24/7 emergency HVAC repair across the Denver metro and foothills. Live person answers. Honest pricing — no surprise emergency surcharges. Call (303) 406-2717.
- Price: After-hours diagnostic $149; repairs at standard rates
- Typical Duration: Same-day response
- Service Area: Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Arvada, Westminster, Thornton, Centennial
AC Installation
High-efficiency central AC installation in Wheat Ridge, Arvada, Denver, and beyond. Up to 50% lower summer bills. Current Xcel rebate handled. Lifetime warranty.
- Price: $4,200 - $8,500 typical, before rebates
- Typical Duration: 1 day
- Service Area: Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Arvada, Westminster, Thornton, Centennial
AC Repair
Same-day AC repair across the Denver metro. EPA 608 certified technicians, honest pricing, refrigerant leaks to compressor failures handled.
- Price: $89 diagnostic; repairs from $189
- Typical Duration: 1-3 hours typical
- Service Area: Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Arvada, Westminster, Thornton, Centennial
Ductless Mini-Split Installation
Ductless mini-split installation for additions, basements, garages, and mountain cabins. Mitsubishi, Daikin, Fujitsu. Qualifies for heat pump rebates.
- Price: $3,500 - $9,500 per zone
- Typical Duration: 1 day
- Service Area: Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Arvada, Westminster, Thornton, Centennial
Furnace Installation & Replacement
Properly sized high-efficiency furnace installation for Colorado altitude. Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman. Xcel rebates handled, lifetime workmanship warranty.
- Price: $4,500 - $9,500 typical, before rebates
- Typical Duration: 1 day
- Service Area: Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Arvada, Westminster, Thornton, Centennial
Furnace Repair
Same-day furnace repair in Wheat Ridge, Arvada, Denver, and across the west Denver metro. Owner-operated, honest pricing, 90% first-visit fix rate. Call (303) 406-2717.
- Price: $89 diagnostic; repairs from $189
- Typical Duration: 1-3 hours typical
- Service Area: Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Arvada, Westminster, Thornton, Centennial
Common Edgewater HVAC Work
- Bungalow mini-split installations (no ductwork required)
- Boiler replacements in older brick homes
- New-build maintenance and IAQ upgrades
- Tight-quarters equipment placement (limited yard space, shared walls)
- Permit coordination with Edgewater building department
Frequently Asked Questions
Are your HVAC technicians certified?
Yes — every Right Way technician is EPA 608 certified for refrigerant handling (federal requirement), and Shane carries 15+ years of in-the-field Colorado HVAC experience. We invest in continuing education because Colorado HVAC keeps changing — new refrigerants, new rebate programs, new cold-climate heat pump technology.
Certifications we hold
- EPA 608 Universal — Federal requirement for anyone working on refrigerant systems. Always ask any HVAC tech for proof of this before they touch your AC or heat pump.
- NATE Certification — North American Technician Excellence (industry-standard testing for HVAC technicians)
- Colorado Master Mechanical License — State licensure for HVAC contractor work
- Manufacturer certifications — including factory training for the major brands we install (Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Mitsubishi)
- OSHA 10 — Occupational safety training
Why certifications matter
The EPA 608 Question
Federal law (Clean Air Act Section 608) requires EPA certification for any technician working on systems containing refrigerant. Working without certification is illegal and carries fines up to $44,539 per violation. Despite this, plenty of “handymen” and uncertified workers offer cheap AC repair. Always ask any tech for their EPA 608 number before they connect a refrigerant gauge to your system.
Continuing education
HVAC technology has shifted fast in the last 5 years. Cold-climate heat pumps now perform at temperatures that were considered impossible 10 years ago. R-22 (Freon) is banned and being phased out. R-454B is the new low-GWP refrigerant replacing R-410A. We invest in training to stay current on:
- Cold-climate heat pump design and commissioning
- New refrigerant handling (R-454B, R-32)
- Variable-speed and modulating equipment
- Smart thermostat integration and load-shaping rebates
- Colorado Energy Office and Xcel rebate program updates
Ask any HVAC contractor for their certifications and proof of insurance before hiring. We’re happy to provide ours. Get in touch →
Can a single mini-split heat and cool an entire house?
A “single” mini-split (one indoor head) cannot effectively condition a whole house — but a multi-zone mini-split system with 3-6 indoor heads absolutely can. Whole-home ductless installations are common in Colorado, especially in older homes with no existing ductwork, mountain cabins, and remodels.
Mini-split configurations
Single-Zone
- One outdoor + one indoor head
- Best for one room or open space
- Garage, basement, ADU, addition
- $3,500-$5,500 installed
Multi-Zone (2-4 heads)
- One outdoor + multiple indoor heads
- Per-room temp control
- One condenser keeps exterior clean
- $5,500-$13,500 installed
Whole-Home Ductless
- 5-8 heads from 1-2 condensers
- Full home heating + cooling
- Maximum per-room control
- $12,000-$25,000+ installed
When whole-home ductless is the right call
- Older Wheat Ridge or Denver homes with hot-water radiator heat and no central AC
- Homes where running new ductwork would mean dropping ceilings or losing closet space
- Mountain cabins where zone heating saves significant energy
- Whole-home remodels where you’re rebuilding the mechanical anyway
- Aesthetics-conscious owners who prefer wall-mounted heads to ceiling registers
Indoor Head Options
Indoor heads come in multiple styles: wall-mounted (most common, cheapest), ceiling cassette (recessed into ceiling, virtually invisible), floor units (good for under-window install), and slim-duct (concealed, with a short duct run to multiple registers in one zone). We help you choose what fits each room.
Most whole-home ductless installs qualify for Xcel and Colorado state heat pump rebates totaling $2,000-$4,500+ off the install — more if completed before the Xcel rate cut on October 1, 2026. Request a mini-split quote →
Do heat pumps actually work below zero in Colorado?
Yes — modern cold-climate heat pumps (often called “ccHP” or units certified to the NEEP Cold Climate ASHP Specification) continue producing useful heat well below 0°F. They lose some capacity as temperatures drop, but they don’t “stop working” at any point relevant to Colorado.
How modern cold-climate heat pumps perform
- 47°F outdoor — rated capacity, ~300-400% efficient (COP 3-4)
- 17°F outdoor — ~85% of rated capacity, ~250% efficient (COP 2.5)
- 5°F outdoor — ~75% of rated capacity, ~200% efficient (COP 2.0)
- -13°F outdoor — ~60% of rated capacity, ~150% efficient (COP 1.5)
For perspective: a gas furnace runs at 80-98% efficient regardless of temperature. A heat pump at -13°F still runs at 150% efficient. The breakeven point on operating cost depends on local electric vs. gas rates, but in Xcel territory, most heat pumps are cheaper to operate than gas heating down to roughly -5°F.
The backup-strategy question
Dual-Fuel Is Often the Right Answer for Colorado
A “dual-fuel” system pairs a cold-climate heat pump with a small gas furnace or electric resistance backup. The heat pump handles roughly 90% of your heating hours (anything above ~15°F). The backup takes over only on the coldest nights. You get the efficiency and rebate stack of a heat pump with the absolute-coldest-night reassurance of a gas furnace.
Mountain installs (Evergreen, Conifer, Bailey)
At elevation above 7,000 feet, design temperatures drop into the -10°F to -20°F range. Heat pumps still work, but the dual-fuel configuration becomes almost mandatory for comfort during sustained cold snaps. We size mountain installs accordingly — typically with a 50/50 capacity split between the heat pump and the backup.
Do I need a permit for HVAC work in Wheat Ridge or Denver?
Yes — most major HVAC work in Wheat Ridge, Denver, Arvada, Lakewood, and other Front Range jurisdictions requires a permit and an inspection. Furnace replacement, AC installation, heat pump installation, gas line work, and ductwork modifications all typically require permits.
Work that typically requires a permit
- Furnace replacement or new installation
- AC condenser or coil replacement
- Heat pump installation (new or replacement)
- Mini-split installation (new or replacement)
- Gas line modifications
- Significant ductwork changes
- Boiler replacement
Work that usually doesn’t need a permit
- Filter changes
- Annual tune-ups and maintenance
- Minor repairs (capacitor, igniter, flame sensor, fan motor)
- Thermostat replacement
Why Permits Matter
Some contractors will offer to “skip the permit to save you the fee.” This is a bad deal:
- Voids manufacturer warranty on many equipment lines
- Issues at home sale — inspectors and appraisers find unpermitted work and it kills deals
- Voids your homeowner’s insurance coverage on any related claim
- Code violations — gas/venting/electrical issues caught at inspection get caught before they cause CO leaks or fires
- Illegal — the contractor and homeowner are both liable
What we do
We pull the appropriate mechanical permit for every major install — Wheat Ridge, Denver, Arvada, Lakewood, Jefferson County, and surrounding jurisdictions. Permit fees are included in our quotes (typically $100-$300 depending on jurisdiction and scope). We schedule the inspection and pass it the first time — that’s how a properly installed system works.
If you’re getting quotes and one contractor says “no permit needed” on a furnace or AC install — that’s a red flag. Get a different quote.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency HVAC service in the Denver area?
Yes — Right Way Mechanical provides true 24/7 emergency HVAC service across the Denver metro and foothills. A live person answers the phone, not a voicemail or an answering service. Treat no-heat calls in winter and no-cool calls during heat waves as priority dispatch — because in Colorado, a furnace failure at 10°F isn’t just uncomfortable, it can freeze pipes within hours.
What you get when you call
- Live person on the line — Shane or his team. Not a regional call center.
- Honest ETA — usually within 4 hours for Front Range core; longer for mountain dispatch
- EPA 608 certified technician with a fully stocked truck
- Flat-rate diagnostic fee ($149 after-hours) — no surprise emergency surcharges
- Most repairs first-visit — common emergency parts on the truck
“No Surprise Surcharges” — What That Means
Some companies advertise 24/7 service and then charge 2-3x normal rates once they’re at your door. We don’t. The $149 after-hours diagnostic covers the after-hours call. Once we’re diagnosing the problem, parts and labor are quoted at the same flat rates as a daytime call. You see the price before work begins. Always.
What counts as an emergency
- No heat in winter
- No cool air during a heat wave
- Gas smell (leave home, call Xcel, then call us)
- Carbon monoxide alarm activation
- Water leak from HVAC equipment
- Loud bangs, burning smells, or repeated tripped breakers
Service areas with priority dispatch
Wheat Ridge, Arvada, Denver, Lakewood, Westminster, Golden, Applewood, Edgewater, Bear Valley, Sheridan. Mountain emergency dispatch available to Evergreen, Conifer, Bergen Park, Genesee, Pine, Aspen Park, and Bailey — typically 60-90 minutes longer depending on weather.
Learn more about emergency service → or call (303) 406-2717.
Edgewater HVAC Services — Detailed Pages
Each page below covers pricing, process, and the specific equipment patterns we see in Edgewater homes.