HVAC Services in Northwest Philadelphia
Wissahickon schist doesn't make HVAC easy. From Chestnut Hill stone singles running century-old radiator systems to Manayunk hillside rows, we bring modern comfort to the Northwest's most characterful — and most stubborn — homes.
Modern Comfort for Historic Stone Homes
Northwest Philadelphia's housing is unlike anywhere else in the city: grand stone singles and twins in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy, Victorian-era homes in Germantown and East Falls, and tight hillside rows in Manayunk and Roxborough. Many still heat with the boiler-and-radiator systems they were built with — systems we service, repair and replace, including steam. When a boiler is worth saving, we save it; when it isn't, we'll walk you through modern high-efficiency options.
Cooling is the Northwest's perennial problem: thick stone walls and no ductwork. Our answer is usually a ductless system designed around the house — discreet head placements that respect original trim and plaster, line sets routed to keep stone facades clean, and outdoor units positioned out of sight. For homes with attics or accessible chases, compact ducted systems are sometimes possible too; we'll tell you honestly which fits your house.
We serve the entire Northwest — Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy, Germantown, Roxborough, Manayunk, Wissahickon and East Falls — across ZIP codes 19118, 19119, 19127, 19128, 19129 and 19144.
Our Northwest Philadelphia services include:
Why the Northwest Chooses Lumen
- 10+ years experience on every job
- 24/7 emergency service
- Licensed & insured
- Bilingual: English, Arabic & Spanish
- Free estimates & financing
- Upfront, honest pricing
or call (267) 252-2969 — 24/7
All of Northwest Philadelphia
Covering ZIP codes 19118 · 19119 · 19127 · 19128 · 19129 · 19144
Northwest Philly HVAC questions, answered
Yes — hot-water and steam systems are a core part of our Northwest work. We repair circulators, zone valves, air vents and controls, restore balance to radiators that bang or stay cold, and when a boiler truly is done, we replace it with a properly sized high-efficiency unit without disturbing the radiators you already have.
Carefully. Ductless systems let us cool a stone home with only small penetrations, and placement is everything: heads sited to preserve plaster and millwork, line sets routed through closets and chases rather than across facades, condensers screened from view. We've worked in enough Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy homes to treat the architecture as part of the job.
Modern cold-climate heat pumps can — but sizing is critical in a high-mass stone home, and sometimes the right answer is a hybrid: heat pump for most of the season, existing boiler as backup for the coldest snaps. We do a real load calculation before recommending anything. Federal credits up to $2,000 apply to qualifying systems — see rebates.
Yes — steep streets, terraced rears and all. We plan equipment placement and access before install day so the job goes smoothly. Call (267) 252-2969 for same-day service anywhere in the Northwest.
Real installs, done right
Recent heating, cooling, ductless and water-heater projects from our crew across Greater Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware — the same work we bring to Northwest Philadelphia.
Our techs on the job
Straight From Google
“I'm not usually one to write reviews, but my experience with Lumen Heating and Cooling was so exceptional that it demanded one. … Mark personally called me the same evening I submitted my inquiry. His team arrived the next day and resolved every problem with both units. Their workmanship was precise, clean, and thorough. They treated me and my family with genuine care, delivered results that far exceeded expectations, and stood behind their work long after the job was finished.”
Nahi Bassil
Mark came out to Cherry Hill, NJ to service my unresponsive unit.. I have a 4 year old & 10 month old at home; needless to say repairing was super necessary & we needed it done fast. He came through with a proper diagnosis & thorough assessment of the entire unit & problem. Prompt, professional & trustworthy, your search stops here... call Lumen & get your unit working again. I'd give more stars if I could!
TKO Fitness
Mark and team did a great job. We lost heat during the coldest week of the year and he came out immediately and did an urgent installation and was flexible about scheduling. He was fair and transparent about price and really clear about what he was doing. We definitely plan on working with him in the future if other repairs are needed. Highly recommend!
Lucy Gleysteen
I honestly never write reviews, but Lumen absolutely deserves one.
I needed a new gas furnace and they were fast, professional, and had the best price by far. I shopped around, got multiple quotes, and nothing even came close. From the first call to installation, everything was smooth and stress-free.
The team showed up and got the job done quickly. No pressure, —just honest, quality work.
If you're searching around like I was, stop searching and call them ASAP. You won't do better.
Nat Alie
Thank you for fixing the blower on our central air unit within days in the middle of a heat wave. You were very professional and did an amazing job! I would highly recommend!
esk745
They were quick and efficient at installing a new Mini split in our home. Their prices were good and their work was high quality. They were communicative, transparent and professional. Would definitely recommend them.
John Martin
Lumen Tech was very nice. I had a used heater installed by another company and it didn't work, my place was freezing. Lumen came in and fixed the problem in one day. My house was warm and I'm happy now. Thanks Lumen :)
Patricia Hoggard
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