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Furnace Installation in Topsham, Maine
Topsham, Sagadahoc County
High-Efficiency Models · Proper Sizing · Ductwork Inspection Included
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Furnace Installation for Topsham Homeowners
High-Efficiency Models
Proper Sizing
Ductwork Inspection Included
Topsham homeowners call Aces Highlands for furnace installation because we are close by, based at 508 Riverside St Unit 1 in Portland, and out on Sagadahoc County roads every day — we know this area's housing, weather and permit process cold.
When it is time for a new furnace, Aces Highlands helps you choose and install a high-efficiency system that delivers dependable heat and lower energy costs. Every installation includes proper sizing, clean ductwork connections, and thorough testing.
We install oil, propane, and natural gas furnaces from trusted brands. Modern high-efficiency furnaces can operate at 95% efficiency or higher, meaning more of your fuel dollar goes toward heating your home instead of going up the chimney. You might also want to consider a heat pump system for even greater efficiency and year-round comfort.
Proper sizing is critical for furnace performance. An oversized furnace short-cycles and creates temperature swings, while an undersized unit runs constantly without reaching comfortable temperatures. We perform a load calculation to determine the right size for your home.
Our furnace installations include removal of the old unit, new furnace installation, ductwork inspection and connection, thermostat setup, and a complete system test. Older homes may also benefit from an electrical panel upgrade to support the new system. We make sure everything is working perfectly before we leave.
Why Topsham Calls Aces Highlands
- Local team minutes from Topsham, serving all of Sagadahoc County
- Honest diagnostics and transparent pricing — no upselling
- Booking stays quick because we do not overbook the schedule
- Fully licensed, fully insured — neighbors in Topsham leave us reviews on Google
Topsham Homes and What They Need
Topsham's median home was built in 1980, with about 12 percent of housing predating 1940 and 26 percent predating 1960 -- a newer mix than its Kennebec River cousins, blending an older mill-village core near the Androscoggin with later 20th-century subdivisions. That mix means service calls run the gamut from vintage mill-house wiring to routine maintenance on 1980s-and-newer systems. Heat pump maintenance is a common call on the newer end of that stock.
Heating and Cooling in Topsham
Fuel oil heats about 48 percent of Topsham households, with utility gas at 20 percent and bottled or tank propane at 13 percent, and the town sits within Maine Natural Gas's service area. Where a gas main reaches the street, a gas boiler installation is often the simplest path; off the main, we are just as likely to be sizing a heat pump alongside an existing oil system.
Getting to Know Topsham
Topsham was incorporated by the Massachusetts General Court back on January 31, 1764, on land the Pejepscot Abenaki had called Sawacook before a 1615-16 epidemic devastated the population; it picked up its current name in 1717, borrowed from Topsham, Devon, England. The Cathance River saw its first sawmill in 1716, and Pejepscot Falls went on to power a long run of mills and factories.
The Topsham Fair has run every year since its fairgrounds went up in 1856, put together by the Sagadahoc Agricultural & Horticultural Society, a tradition that has outlasted most of the industries that first built the town. Topsham also sits right where the Androscoggin River opens into Merrymeeting Bay, one of the more distinctive pieces of geography in the region.
Local & Independent — Not a Franchise
Aces Highlands answers to Topsham homeowners directly, not a franchise office somewhere else in the country. Our techs are paid to do the job right, not to upsell — no commission structure pushes them toward extra work. That is how we keep customers calling back, one honest job at a time.
How a Furnace Works
- Return air — pulled in through the filter
- Blower — pushes air across the heat exchanger
- Burners — ignite to heat the exchanger
- Heat exchanger — transfers heat without mixing combustion gases
- Supply air — warm air delivered to the home
Homeowner Guide
Furnace Installation: Sizing, Ductwork & Venting
A furnace replacement is a chance to fix problems the original installation may have never addressed — most of which live in the ductwork, not the furnace cabinet.
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Codes & Permits for Furnace Installation in Topsham
In Topsham, plumbing permits come from the Local Plumbing Inspector at the Town of Topsham Code Enforcement Office (a Division of Planning) (100 Main Street, Topsham, ME 04086, (207) 729-0908). With 9,706 residents, Topsham is required to enforce the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (MUBEC). Sewage is collected by the Topsham Sewer District (a separate entity from the water district) and pumped to Brunswick for treatment via a pump station near the Androscoggin River.
- Propane and natural gas equipment and dispensing installations in Maine must comply with NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code) and NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code). maine.gov
- Maine's adopted 2021 International Mechanical Code (part of MUBEC) sets installation, clearance, and venting requirements for furnaces in municipalities that enforce the code. maine.gov
- A carbon monoxide detector must be present in each area within or giving access to a bedroom in the applicable occupancy types under 25 MRSA §2468, regardless of whether the furnace burns oil or gas. mainelegislature.org
How Aces Highlands Handles Furnace Installation in Topsham
- Maine Natural Gas (MNG), a Unitil company has mains through parts of Topsham, so a gas-fired swap is on the table wherever a line already reaches the street; off that grid the choice is oil, propane or a heat pump.
- With 48% of Topsham on heating oil, most furnace installation calls here follow NFPA 31 (oil), NFPA 54/58 (gas/propane) or NFPA 211 (venting), depending on what's already installed.
- We don't close out a furnace installation without confirming CO detectors are installed near sleeping areas, which Maine requires wherever the heat comes from burning fuel.
A steel truss bridge carrying Route 24/201 across the Androscoggin River between Topsham and Brunswick.
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Why homeowners choose Aces Highlands
We show up when we say
We show up on time, as promised, and complete the work with clean professionalism.
Pricing upfront, before work starts
Honest diagnostics and a clear price before any work begins — no surprises on the invoice.
Done right the first time
HVAC, plumbing and electrical done right the first time — backed by our workmanship guarantee and 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Locally owned in Portland, Maine · Serving Greater Portland and Southern Maine since 2019
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What HVAC customers say
Justin Funk
a year ago
We highly recommend Highlands Heating & AC. They are extremely responsive, knowledgeable and do great work. Our boiler stopped working and Elijah was quick to respond after hours on a Friday. He installed a new boiler and heat pump hot water heater.
Tom
14 Aug 2024
He was very friendly. He gave me an honest explanation on why I shouldn't recharge my A/C unit and what he suggested made much more sense. He really took care of everything. He is very professional, always called me with updates. 5 stars is not enough — I give this company 10 stars.
John Walton
5 months ago
I've had three HVAC issues over the past two years. Each time I call, Elija or the office picks up the phone, and my problem is fixed in 24 hrs. Their solutions always feel correct and honest. I cannot recommend them more.
Adam Ayan
10 months ago
Elijah and Highlands Heating & AC were super helpful! Boiler failed over the weekend and Elijah was very responsive and helpful, getting us up and running right away. I would recommend him at HH&AC highly!
Nichole A
a year ago
Highly recommend! Cannot thank them enough for fixing my water heater. Elijah is very reliable and communicative. No hassle, no phone tag, transparent with cost and quick to repair the issue. I know who to call if I need help again!
Jacqueline Vogeley
2 weeks ago
Great experience! Open, honest and efficient 🙌🏽 Job well done
Furnace Installation FAQs
How much does a new furnace cost installed?
Most residential furnace replacements run roughly $5,000–$9,000 installed depending on fuel type, efficiency class, and ductwork condition. We provide a firm written quote before ordering equipment, and financing is available.
How long does furnace installation take?
A straightforward replacement is completed in one day, with heat restored the same evening. Jobs involving significant ductwork, venting changes, or fuel conversion may take a second day.
What size furnace does my home need?
The size should come from a heat-loss calculation of your actual home — insulation, windows, air sealing, square footage — not from copying the old unit’s label. Oversized furnaces short-cycle and create temperature swings; undersized ones run constantly and still fall behind.
Should I replace my furnace with a heat pump instead?
Worth considering. Cold-climate heat pumps heat efficiently through most of a Maine winter and add air conditioning, and Efficiency Maine rebates may apply. Many homes pair a heat pump with a furnace as backup. We install both, so we can price the options against each other honestly.
Do you remove the old furnace?
Yes — removal and disposal of the old unit is included in every installation, along with a full cleanup of the work area.
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