Carrier WeatherMaker gas furnace in a utility closet

Furnace and Heating

When the furnace quits on a January night, you need someone who answers and shows up.

We find the cause, tell you repair or replace, and get the visit on a 3-hour appointment window. No next-week quote on a house with no heat. Call 385-449-0144.

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Every Heating Service We Offer

Rare Breed installs, repairs, and maintains furnaces and heat pumps built to handle a Utah winter. We check the whole system, not just the part that failed, and you get a clear quote before we touch anything. Annual maintenance is the cheapest way to avoid a no-heat call in January. Call 385-449-0144 or book a tune-up online.

We cover Salt Lake, Davis, Utah, Weber, Summit, Tooele, Wasatch, Cache, and Box Elder counties from our shops in Sandy, Bountiful, and Orem. Every job is measured against our A STEPP standards, backed by a 3-hour appointment window and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

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Carrier WeatherMaker gas furnace in a utility closet
Furnace Repair

No heat, short cycling, or a burner that will not stay lit. We test combustion and CO, check the heat exchanger, and tell you what actually failed.

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Furnace Maintenance and Tune-Ups

Burners, flame sensor, heat exchanger, static pressure, and the filter. Most January failures are already visible in October.

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New galvanized ductwork with round supply takeoffs installed in a Utah home
Furnace Installation and Replacement

Sized to the house, not to whatever was there before, and matched to the duct that has to carry the air. We pull the permit and we test airflow when we are done.

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Heat Pump Installation and Repair

Efficient down to a point, and then it needs backup heat. We will tell you where that line sits for your house before you spend the money.

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Gas furnace burners firing with a clean blue flame during a maintenance tune up in a Utah home
Emergency Heating Service

The heat going out at 11pm in January is not a next-week problem. We answer the phone and we roll a truck, 24/7.

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Do I really need to service my furnace every year?

Yes. A tune-up catches a cracked heat exchanger, a failing flame sensor, or a blocked flue before it becomes a no-heat call or a carbon monoxide problem.

What is actually included in a furnace tune-up?

We check the heat exchanger, test combustion and carbon monoxide, clean the burners and flame sensor, read static pressure and blower performance, and change the filter. If something is failing you hear about it before winter, not during it.

How long should a furnace last?

Most run 15 to 20 years, though efficiency and comfort usually slip earlier. We will tell you when a repair is the better spend and when it is not.

Is a heat pump better than a furnace?

It depends on the house and how cold it gets at your elevation. Heat pumps are efficient and clean but need backup heat in a hard cold snap. We compare both against your actual load.

Are there rebates for a new heating system?

Sometimes. Utility programs and federal credits change year to year, and manufacturers run their own promotions. We will tell you what is actually available at the time we quote, and we will not promise a number before we know it.

What does a heating diagnostic cost?

There is a service call fee, and we waive it when you have us do the work. If we do not yet know what is wrong, there is a diagnostic fee, which differs during business hours and after hours, and it is often rolled into the repair depending on how involved the diagnosis was. If you already know what you need and just want a price, that is an estimate, and those are often free. Ask when you book and we will tell you the number before we drive. Estimates on replacement work are free.

Can I finance a new furnace?

Yes, for qualified homeowners. We will put the monthly number next to the repair option so you can compare them honestly.

Why do heating systems lose efficiency so fast?

Usually the duct, not the furnace. An oversized furnace pushing air through undersized duct runs hot, short cycles, and wears out early. We measure static pressure before we blame the equipment.

What areas do you serve?

We cover Salt Lake, Davis, Utah, Weber, Summit, Tooele, Wasatch, Cache, and Box Elder counties from our shops in Sandy, Bountiful, and Orem, with a 3-hour appointment window and 24/7 emergency service.

7,500+

Homes Served

4.9

Google Rating

Certified

Experts in System Performance

We Call It A STEPP.
Our Customers Just Call It Different.

Long before we pick up a tool, we pick up the phone. You call. We listen. Every job is measured against six standards: Accountability, Safety, Trust, Excellence, Progress, and Positivity. Here is what that looks like from your side of the door.

Technician working in a shored trench during a sewer and water main installation in Orem, Utah

Accountability

We Own the Outcome.

If it is ours to do, we do it well. If it is ours to fix, we make it right. No blame, no corner-cutting, no excuses. That is how trust gets built, one job at a time.

Two technicians hand-digging a service line trench beside a Utah home

Safety

No Shortcuts. Ever.

Safety sits at the heart of every decision we make. Every job we do keeps your family safe, your home protected, and our crew going home in one piece.

Brushed brass kitchen faucet and stainless double sink installed in a remodeled kitchen with a tile backsplash

Trust

Earned by Showing Up.

It is rare to find a contractor you can trust completely, with your home, your family, and your friends. We earn it through actions, not promises, every single visit.

Copper hydronic risers with press fittings transitioning to PEX on a boiler system in a Utah home

Excellence

Good Enough Is Never Good Enough.

We do the job right the first time, every time. The highest standard of skill and craftsmanship is the minimum standard here.

Brushed brass tub filler and valve installed on geometric tile in a remodeled bathroom

Progress & Positivity

Better Every Job. Positive at Every Door.

Complacency is the enemy of greatness, so we train, learn, and evolve every week. And we do it with optimism, turning problems into opportunities and lifting the people around us. You will feel it at the door.

The Rare Breed Plumbing, Heating and Air team gathered in front of a branded box truck and service vehicles

The Kind of Service People Talk About.

We built Rare Breed to feel different, and it turns out, people noticed. These are their words. Their stories. What it’s like to be cared for by a team that shows up with purpose, listens with respect, and follows through with heart. The kind of experience that stays with you, long after the work is done.

Tomas and Nathan showed up and did an awesome job and we’re both professional, through and very friendly. They took care of our issue quickly and communicated everything they were doing before they started. I would recommend them to everyone

Steve C.

Colson is fantastic and went over everything with me. Super fantastic experience will be calling again all future time ups and repairs!

Oigres A.

My wife and I just moved to Utah. We had a few things we wanted to upgrade and I needed a plumber. After looking over reviews and comparing a few quotes, I decided to use Rare Breed Plumbing. I am very glad I did. Chandler Horne did a great job of taking care of our bathroom faucet but he also checked on a few things for me since this was a new home and found an issue of high water pressure. (FYI- I have an Engineering Degree so I understand high water pressure, this was not just to sell more business.). I am very happy he found this as this could have been an issue in many other areas later on. Chandler also treated this repair as if it was he own home. This is the kind of person you want for any repair in your house. Thanks Chandler and because of you, I committed to Rare Breed for all our Plumbing, Heating and Air conditioner issues etc for the future. Thanks Chandler Horne!!

Gary S.

Chandler did a great job installing a gas line to our fire table – even correcting an installation issue from a previous owner. Highly recommend.

Paul B.

Colsin came by with 10 mins of calling and was super nice and quick with diagnosing the problem. He was wonderful to work with

Candace B.

Chandler did a great job with our expansion tank leak. While here he helped do a number of small things that we

Jared H.

Nathan and Thomas were FANTASTIC! I love some good comedy with my service. I absolutely felt they were clear, clean, and transparent about the needed repairs and expectations. I researched several places and have no regerts 😜

Heather B.

Colson and Court did a fantastic job repairing a gas line leak after hours. They were timely, professional, explained everything and efficient.

Varsha I.

Colson is amazing! He’s upfront, transparent, and so personable. He came in to give an estimate for a gnarly toilet repair, and his professionally and straightforwardness only adds to the company’s and his credibility. Highly recommend!!

Angela J.

I randomly called Rare Breed Plumbing and I would definitely recommend them to others. Kyler showed up on time and was very thorough at explaining all my options. I had a drain issue and after talking to Kyler I decided to go with flushing the drain out with a water jet. My drains are all working perfectly now. Kyler also pointed out some other potential issues that could occur later and suggested some ways that I could easily correct them myself. He also cleaned up very well afterwards. Kyler was very professional and knowledgeable

janet L.

Areas We Serve

We work out of three staffed shops across Northern Utah. These pages cover the work we actually do in each city, with our own job numbers.