Heating Services in Shreveport LA
SBC Cooling + Heating is a family-owned heating company in Shreveport, LA, providing heating services to homes across Caddo and Bossier Parishes since 2009. As a licensed local heating contractor, our team works on gas furnaces, electric furnaces, heat pumps, and ductless systems. Whether you need a heater company for a no-heat morning or a straight answer about the system you already have, we're here when North Louisiana's cold snaps roll in.
Whether your heat quit overnight or you just want a straight answer about the system you have, our Shreveport HVAC company is here to help. Call or book online today!

Our Shreveport Heating Services

Our Shreveport Heating Services
Our heating services in Shreveport cover every stage of your system's life:
- Heating Repair: Fast diagnosis and fixes for no-heat calls, weak airflow, short cycling, strange noises, and thermostat problems.
- Heating Installation & Replacement: Help choosing a correctly sized, energy-efficient system for your home and budget, installed to code.
- Heating Maintenance: Seasonal inspections, cleaning, and safety checks that keep your system ready before the first cold front.
- Furnaces: Full-service care for gas and electric furnaces, including:
- Furnace Repair: ignition, flame sensor, blower, and pilot problems
- Furnace Installation: new and replacement furnaces matched to your home
- Furnace Maintenance: burner cleaning, combustion checks, and safety testing
- Heat Pumps: Year-round heating and cooling from one system, including heat pump conversions.
- Ductless Mini Splits: Room-by-room heating for additions, garages, and homes without ductwork.
- Zoned Heating: Separate temperature zones with their own thermostats, ideal for two-story homes and rooms that are always too hot or too cold.
- Commercial Heating: Heating service for offices, retail spaces, and other Shreveport businesses that can't afford downtime.
Types of Heating Systems We Service in Shreveport, LA
Shreveport homes use a mix of heating systems, and the right one depends on your home's size, fuel access, and how you use each room. Our heating contractors service all of the most common types:
- Gas furnaces: One of the most common home heating systems in Shreveport. They deliver strong, steady heat, even during a hard freeze.
- Electric furnaces: A dependable option for homes without natural gas service.
- Heat pumps: An energy-efficient choice for Shreveport's mild winters. They heat and cool from a single system, with backup electric heat strips for the coldest days.
- Dual-fuel systems: A heat pump paired with a gas furnace. The heat pump handles mild days, and the furnace takes over when temperatures drop.
- Ductless mini-split systems: Ideal for older homes, additions, and spaces without ductwork.
- Zoned systems: Multiple thermostats and dampers that send heat where you need it.
Not sure what kind of heater you have? Our technicians will identify your system type, explain how it works, and show you how to get the most out of it.
Signs You Need Heating Service in Shreveport
Call a Shreveport heating contractor for heater service when you notice any of these:
- The system runs but the air coming from the vents feels lukewarm or cool
- Some rooms stay noticeably colder than others
- The system turns on and off every few minutes (short cycling)
- Banging, squealing, rattling, or grinding when the heat kicks on
- A burning smell that doesn't fade after the first few minutes of the season
- Your winter energy bills jump without a change in how you use your heat
- The carbon monoxide detector goes off, or you notice headaches or dizziness when the heat is running
- The pilot light or burner flame burns yellow or flickering instead of steady blue
If you smell gas, leave your home right away and call your gas utility or 911 before calling us.
Shreveport Heating FAQ
How do I choose the right heating company in Shreveport?
Look for a heating company that's licensed and insured, has a strong local reputation, and gives you upfront pricing before work begins. It's also worth asking whether technicians are background-checked. SBC Cooling + Heating checks all of those boxes, and we've been serving Shreveport since 2009.
What type of heating system is most common in Shreveport homes?
Gas furnaces and heat pumps are the most common. Many homes without natural gas use electric furnaces or heat pumps with backup heat strips. Some homes use dual-fuel systems that pair a heat pump with a gas furnace for the best of both.
What brands of heating systems do you work with?
We work with all major heating system brands, including Carrier, Lennox, and Trane. If you're thinking about a new system, we'll help you choose one that fits your home and budget.
Do you offer emergency heating service in Shreveport?
Yes. If your heat goes out, call us any time, day or night, and we’ll get a licensed technician to you as quickly as possible. Hive Comfort Club members get priority service and never pay overtime fees.
Do you offer commercial heating services in Shreveport?
Yes. Along with residential heating service, we work on heating systems for offices, retail spaces, and other businesses across Shreveport and Bossier City. Learn more about our commercial HVAC services.
Are your heating technicians licensed and insured?
Absolutely. SBC Cooling + Heating is fully licensed and insured, and every team member passes a background check and drug screening. We pull permits when required so your work meets local codes and protects manufacturer warranties.
What guarantees come with your heating service?
We back our work with a satisfaction guarantee and a performance guarantee. We also register eligible equipment for manufacturer warranty coverage. Details vary by system, so ask us for specifics.
Why does my heater smell like burning when I first turn it on?
A light burning smell the first time you run your heat each season is usually dust burning off the heat exchanger or heat strips, and it should fade within an hour. If the smell lingers, smells electrical, or smells like gas, turn the system off and call us right away.
Do I need a carbon monoxide detector if I have gas heat?
Yes. Any home with a gas furnace, gas water heater, or attached garage should have working CO detectors near sleeping areas and on every level. Test them monthly and replace the batteries at least once a year.
How can I improve my home’s energy efficiency during winters in Shreveport?
Seal drafts around doors and windows, use a programmable or smart thermostat, and keep your filters clean. On a heat pump, avoid big thermostat swings, which can trigger the backup heat strips and drive up your bill.
Do you provide heating service outside Shreveport?
Yes. Our heating company serves homes throughout Caddo and Bossier Parishes, including Bossier City, Benton, Blanchard, Haughton, Keithville, Minden, Olde Oaks, Princeton, Red Chute, and Stonewall.
Heating in Shreveport's Climate: Common Problems We See
Shreveport winters are mild on average, with January lows around 39°F, but they're unpredictable. Arctic fronts can push temperatures well below freezing for days at a time. In February 2021, Shreveport Regional Airport recorded a low of 1°F, and homes across the region found out quickly which heating systems were ready and which weren't.
That mix of long warm stretches and sudden hard freezes creates a pattern of problems our Shreveport heating contractors see every winter:
- Systems that sit idle for most of the year. After eight or nine months off, dust settles on burners, flame sensors weaken, and ignitors fail. The first cold morning of the season is one of our busiest.
- Heat pumps working overtime in a freeze. As outdoor temperatures drop, heat pumps lose efficiency and lean on backup electric heat strips. That keeps you warm, but it's often behind a sudden spike in your electric bill.
- Humidity wear and tear. North Louisiana's damp air contributes to rust and corrosion on burners, heat exchangers, and electrical connections.
- Condensate problems on high-efficiency furnaces. Clogged or frozen condensate lines can shut a high-efficiency furnace down when you need it most.
- Uneven heating in older homes. Leaky or poorly insulated attic ductwork loses heat before it reaches your rooms. Our ductwork services can help.
- Carbon monoxide risks. Cracked heat exchangers, blocked flues, and unvented space heaters used during cold snaps can all put CO into your home. Every gas system we work on gets a safety check.
How Our Shreveport Heating Service Process Works
At SBC Cooling + Heating, heating service should be easy, transparent, and dependable, whether it's a quick fix or a full system upgrade.
- Convenient scheduling: Book by phone or online, and we'll find a time that works for you.
- On-time arrival: Your licensed Shreveport heating technician arrives with the right tools and parts on the truck.
- Complete system evaluation: We check airflow, electrical components, safety controls, heat output, and thermostat accuracy.
- Clear options and upfront pricing: You get a plain-English explanation of what we found, honest recommendations, and the price before any work begins.
- Professional workmanship: We complete the work carefully and to code.
- Testing and final walkthrough: We confirm your system is heating properly, walk you through what we did, and make sure you're comfortable before we leave.

Emergency Heating Service in Shreveport
Heating systems don't wait for business hours to fail, especially during a freeze. When your heat goes out, call us immediately! We'll get a licensed technician to your door as quickly as possible to get the heat back on and keep your home and pipes safe.
Hive Comfort Club members get free priority service and no overtime fees, so they move to the front of the line when the weather turns.
Shreveport Heating Service Costs & Financing
The cost of heating service in Shreveport depends on a few key factors:
- The type of system and fuel (gas, electric, heat pump, or dual fuel)
- The age and condition of your equipment
- Your home's size and layout
- How easy it is to reach the equipment (attic, closet, or crawlspace)
- Parts availability for your make and model
Every visit starts with a diagnosis, and you'll get upfront pricing before any work begins, with no surprises. Hive Comfort Club members get a discounted diagnostic fee, 15% off repairs, and no overtime fees.
For bigger projects, we offer flexible HVAC financing through Optimus. A soft credit pull shows the plans you qualify for without affecting your credit score. And if you've already gotten a quote somewhere else, we're happy to give you a free, honest second opinion.
Heating Service Across Shreveport Neighborhoods
SBC Cooling + Heating provides heating services throughout Shreveport, sending technicians out from our office at 505 W 67th St to cover the entire city. We regularly service heating systems in neighborhoods including:
- Highland & Fairfield: historic homes, some dating to the late 1800s, where tight attics and limited duct space make ductless and zoned systems a strong fit
- South Highlands & Queensborough: 1920s–1940s homes with older gas lines and venting that call for careful combustion safety checks
- Broadmoor & Shreve Island: established homes along Youree Drive, many on their second or third heating system with original attic ductwork
- East Shreveport & North Highland: mid-century and ranch-style homes where leaky ducts often leave rooms that never fully warm up
- Southern Hills & Sunset Acres: south Shreveport neighborhoods along the Mansfield Road corridor, close to our West 67th Street office
- Ellerbe Woods & Spring Lake: newer, larger homes where heat pumps, high-efficiency furnaces, and zoning keep multiple floors balanced
- Cross Lake & Western Hills: lakeside homes where humidity and higher heating loads put extra wear on systems
Need a heating company in Shreveport or nearby? Call SBC Cooling + Heating!
Why You Should Hire a Licensed Heating Contractor in Shreveport
When a cold front drops North Louisiana into the 20s, dependable heat isn't optional. It's comfort and safety. Choosing a licensed heating contractor protects your home, your budget, and your peace of mind.
Winters here are short but sneaky: mild one week, hard freeze the next. We set up and care for systems with that in mind, including proper defrost settings on heat pumps, humidity management, condensate care, and filter upgrades for pine pollen and dust.
Heating work involves gas, electricity, venting, and carbon monoxide. Our technicians perform combustion analysis, gas-leak checks, CO testing, and electrical inspections so your family stays safe.
From the City of Shreveport to Caddo and Bossier Parish jurisdictions, permits and inspections matter. We pull the right permits, work to code, and document everything. That helps you avoid failed inspections, fines, and warranty headaches when it's time to sell.
Oversized equipment is common in the South and leads to short cycling, uneven rooms, and higher bills. We size and set up furnaces and heat pumps correctly, dial in airflow and heat strips, and offer high-efficiency and dual-fuel options that cut winter energy costs.
Licensed, insured, code-compliant work helps keep manufacturer warranties intact and protects your investment for years.

Stay Warm with SBC Cooling + Heating in Shreveport
Whether you need a quick fix before tonight's cold front or a straight answer about an aging system, SBC Cooling + Heating is the local heater company Shreveport homeowners trust to get it right. Call or book online today, and let our heating contractors keep your home warm all winter long.
