About Andrew Yates
29 years of hands-on HVAC experience. Owner-operated. Licensed for both HVAC and electrical. Serving SW Washington with integrity.
Nearly Three Decades in the Trade
Andrew Yates has been working in HVAC since around 1995. Not at a desk. Not in management. In the field, hands-on, diagnosing and repairing heating and cooling systems for homeowners and businesses throughout SW Washington.
After nearly three decades gaining experience and building a reputation for honest, quality work, Andrew founded AC NW Heating and Cooling, Inc. His goal was straightforward: offer the same expert service without the overhead and inefficiency of large HVAC companies, and give customers direct access to an experienced professional.
AC NW Heating is a one-man operation by design. When you call, you reach Andrew. When Andrew comes to your home or business, he does the work himself. There is no crew of varying skill levels, no subcontractors, no dispatchers relaying messages. Just direct access to 29 years of HVAC expertise.
Based in Woodland, WA, Andrew serves Cowlitz County, Clark County, and the surrounding SW Washington region including Kelso, Longview, Castle Rock, Kalama, Vancouver, Ridgefield, and more.
AC NW Heating holds a BuildZoom score of 108, placing Andrew in the top 5% of all licensed contractors in Washington state out of more than 128,000 verified contractors.
Dual-Licensed: HVAC and Electrical
Most HVAC contractors hold only an HVAC license. Andrew holds both an HVAC/R contractor license and an Electrical contractor license from Washington State. This means he can handle the full scope of a heating or cooling installation without bringing in a subcontractor for the electrical work.
Covers all heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration work. Active, verified January 2026.
Full electrical contractor license for WA state. Covers all electrical work associated with HVAC installations. Active, verified October 2025.
Why Owner-Operated Makes a Difference
When the owner is the technician, the experience is fundamentally different.
You talk to the person doing the work
No dispatchers, no call centers, no middlemen. When you call AC NW Heating, Andrew answers. He diagnoses your issue over the phone, shows up himself, and does the work himself.
Lower overhead means better pricing
Without the administrative costs of a large company, Andrew can offer competitive pricing and pass savings on to customers. Multiple reviews specifically note he beat other bids while using top-rated equipment.
Honest assessments you can trust
Andrew has no incentive to oversell. If your system can be repaired for a few hundred dollars, he will say so, even if a replacement would be more profitable.
Pride of ownership in every job
When your name is on the company, every job reflects directly on your reputation. Customers consistently note that Andrew leaves job sites clean, explains his work clearly, and stands behind everything he does.
Ready to Work with Andrew?
Call directly to discuss your heating or cooling needs. Free estimates available.
Call (360) 560-5575