Stevensville is one of the oldest towns in Montana, and its older homes sit beside farmhouses, newer subdivisions and plenty of homes on a few acres. Florence has grown fast as a place to live within reach of Missoula, so there’s a lot of newer construction alongside the older places.
The Bitterroot is a little different from the Missoula valley: drier, often sunnier, cold at night, and hot in summer. Natural gas reaches the towns, but much of the rural ground is propane, wood or electric. Power comes from NorthWestern Energy or Ravalli Electric Cooperative depending on where you are.
Common Osprey jobs in Stevensville
- Furnace replacements
- Heat pumps for propane and electric homes
- Upstairs cooling fixes
- Mini-splits
- AC tune-ups
What matters in Stevensville
Three things to know.
Newer homes
Florence’s newer builds often have one system doing both floors. Zoning or a mini-split can fix the upstairs-too-hot problem.
Older town homes
Stevensville’s older houses often need ductwork attention before a new system can perform.
Rural fuels
Propane and electric heat are common out of town, which makes heat pumps worth a look.
Stevensville questions
Local answers.
Does Osprey Heating & Air serve Florence and Stevensville?
Yes. Osprey lists Florence, Stevensville and the Bitterroot in its service area. Call (406) 218-6984 to check timing for your address.
Why is my upstairs so much hotter than downstairs?
Heat rises, and many single-system homes don’t move enough air upstairs. Fixes range from balancing and duct changes to adding a ductless unit upstairs. Osprey evaluates hot and cold spots before recommending anything.
Are there heat pump rebates in the Bitterroot?
Possibly, depending on your electric provider. NorthWestern Energy and the rural cooperatives have offered efficiency rebates, but amounts and rules change. Check with your utility before you buy, and ask Osprey which equipment qualifies.
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