Great Northwest Installations Llc

What Great Northwest Installations Llc does

Great Northwest Installations LLC is a family-owned residential HVAC and plumbing contractor headquartered in Ridgefield, Washington, founded by Steve Brotton. The company installs and services three core product lines for homeowners: hybrid heat pump water heaters (AOSmith and Rheem brands, achieving up to 70% energy savings versus standard electric units), ductless mini-split heat pumps (Panasonic equipment), and general plumbing services including fixture repair, replacement, and water conservation solutions. Tankless (Navien) and traditional storage-tank water heaters are offered as alternative or emergency-replacement options.

The business operates as a direct-to-consumer, field-based service company across the Pacific Northwest along the I-5 corridor from Salem, Oregon to Tacoma, Washington, holding contractor licenses in both states (Oregon CCB#218317, WA# GREATNI791OO). Lead generation combines a content-driven website, organic social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram), phone scheduling, and an Energy Trust of Oregon Trade Ally partnership that supplies utility rebate administration and referral flow. The company maintains a 5-star rating in Energy Trust's Home Retrofit program.

Revenue mechanics consist primarily of one-time installation project fees, with a disclosed 50-gallon heat pump water heater package priced at $2,595 installed and financed at $39/month on approved credit. Customers can combine utility rebates (up to $700) with federal tax credits (30% up to $2,000). The company is privately held, bootstrapped, and operates with 1-10 employees, with no external funding, M&A activity, or institutional ownership disclosed.

Name

Great Northwest Installations Llc

Legal name

Great Northwest Installations LLC

Website

https://greatnorthwestinstallations.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Great Northwest Installations LLC is a family-owned Ridgefield, WA contractor that installs and services heat pump water heaters, ductless heat pumps, and plumbing systems for homeowners across Oregon and Washington along the I-5 corridor from Salem to Tacoma.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential HVAC & Plumbing Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential HVAC System Installation (Furnace/AC/Heat Pump) (HSAOAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hydronic/Baseboard Radiant Heating Service (HSAOACAE)

Keywords

• Heat pump installation
• Water heater services
• Ductless mini-split
• Residential plumbing
• HVAC installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Ridgefield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Water Heater Sales and Installation: Sales and professional installation of water heaters including heat pump water heaters, tankless water heaters, and traditional gas/electric storage tank units. Revenue is generated through product markup and installation labor charges.
2. Ductless Heat Pump Installation: Sales and installation of ductless mini-split heat pumps for residential heating and cooling, including equipment and labor.
3. Plumbing Services: General plumbing services including fixture repairs, replacements, installations, bathroom and kitchen plumbing, water conservation solutions.
4. Financing and Rebate Administration: The company facilitates financing options for customers and applies utility rebates and incentives directly on invoices, streamlining the purchase process for energy-efficient upgrades.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Great Northwest Installations LLC provides residential installation services focused on energy-efficient home upgrades, primarily heat pump water heater installation, ductless heat pump (mini-split) installation, and related residential plumbing services. The company serves homeowners in Oregon and Washington, leveraging its Trade Ally status with Energy Trust of Oregon and B-Corp certification to position itself as a trusted provider of sustainable home infrastructure solutions.

Product overview

Great Northwest Installations LLC is a family-owned HVAC and plumbing contractor serving Oregon and Washington. The company offers three core product lines: Heat Pump Water Heaters (hybrid heat pump technology that uses ambient air to heat water with up to 70% energy savings), Ductless Heat Pump/Mini-Split systems (Panasonic-based heating and cooling without ductwork), and Plumbing Services (fixture installation, repairs, and water conservation solutions). The company also offers Tankless Water Heaters and Storage Tank Water Heaters as alternative options. Products are bundled with installation services, rebates, incentives, and financing options through Energy Trust of Oregon partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heat Pump Water Heater Installation
• Ductless Heat Pump (Mini-Split) Installation
• Residential Plumbing Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves 70% on energy costs compared to regular electric water heaters
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Energy Trust of OregoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGreat Northwest Installations is an official Trade Ally and Campaign Ally of Energy Trust of Oregon. The partnership enables the company to offer customers utility rebates (up to $700) applied directly on invoices, eliminating wait times for rebate processing. The company maintains a 5-star rating in the Home Retrofit program based on project submission quality, work quality, and customer satisfaction.
• PanasoniccoreTechnology or IntegrationGreat Northwest Installations installs Panasonic ductless mini-split heat pumps. Panasonic heat pumps feature high SEER and HSPF ratings for energy efficiency in both cooling and heating modes. The company provides links to Panasonic product catalogs for customer reference.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mr. Rooter Plumbing: National residential plumbing franchise offering installation, repair, and replacement services—including water heater work—directly to homeowners. Overlapping trade and direct-to-consumer go-to-market model make this the most directly comparable peer.
• Roto-Rooter: National residential plumbing and drainage services company serving homeowners with installation and repair. Highly comparable on residential water heater service, direct-to-consumer motion, and brand-led lead generation.
• One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning: National residential HVAC franchise providing heating and cooling installation and repair direct to homeowners. Directly comparable on the ductless heat pump and HVAC installation portion of Great Northwest's offering.
• Benjamin Franklin Plumbing: National residential plumbing franchise focused on homeowner plumbing services including water heater replacement and fixture installs. Comparable customer segment, service model, and geographic reach strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Petro Home Services: Multi-state residential HVAC, plumbing, and home services operator. Comparable in residential service mix (heat pumps, water heaters, plumbing) but with significantly broader geographic footprint and operational scale.
• ARS / Rescue Rooter: Large multi-state residential HVAC, plumbing, and drain services operator under American Residential Services. Comparable service lines (HVAC install, plumbing, water heaters) but with national scale and broader portfolio than a single-trade PNW contractor.

Regional players

• CoolToday: Multi-location residential HVAC contractor with regional concentration in the Southeast U.S. Comparable direct-to-consumer residential heat pump and HVAC installation model but operating in a different geography than the Pacific Northwest focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gnwinstallations
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/great-northwest-installations-llc
• Instagraminstagram.com/greatnorthwestinstallations

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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