Trusted Heating & Cooling Services in Portage, Indiana
All-Star Service’s story in Portage starts in 1996, when Dan and Pam Thorn founded Thorn Heating and Cooling on Central Ave. For nearly two decades, they built a reputation in this community the old-fashioned way: showing up on time, doing good work, and treating people right. We started Total Comfort NWI in 2010 out of Hobart and were already serving Portage customers when we acquired Thorn Heating and Cooling in December 2015. Bringing the two teams together meant Portage got the combined experience of both operations. and we’ve been growing ever since.
In 2021 we rebranded as All-Star Service and moved into our new operations center at 519 W. US Hwy 30 in Valparaiso – a full facility with offices and a dedicated training center, built to support a team capable of handling not just HVAC, but generators, plumbing, electrical, and more. The name All-Star isn’t a reference to anything celestial. It’s a sports concept – like an All-Star roster, we put our best on the field for every single call. That’s the standard we’ve held ourselves to for 30 years in Portage, and it’s not changing.
From established homes near Boulder Ave. to newer neighborhoods near Airport Rd., our team has served almost 3,000 Portage homes with heating & cooling repair, replacement, installation, and maintenance services built around honest recommendations, skilled workmanship, and 24/7 availability.
Air Conditioning Services
When your air conditioner stops keeping up, our technicians can inspect the system, find the cause, and explain your repair options clearly before any work begins. We service all major cooling equipment throughout Portage, including older central A/C systems, newer high-efficiency units, heat pumps, and ductless mini-splits.
If your central air system is short cycling, blowing warm air, leaking, freezing up, or struggling during a July heat wave, our AC repair team in Portage can help get your home comfortable again.
When replacement is the smarter long-term option, we can help you choose the right system for your home, your comfort goals, and your energy costs. Our AC installation team in Portage handles the full process, from equipment selection through professional installation.
We also provide AC maintenance in Portage to help prevent breakdowns, improve efficiency, and extend the life of your cooling system.
Heating Services
Portage winters are not the time to gamble on an unreliable furnace, boiler, or heat pump. All-Star Service provides heating repair, maintenance, and replacement throughout Portage, including older west-side homes, mid-century neighborhoods, and newer subdivisions with more complex comfort systems.
If your furnace will not start, your boiler is acting up, your heat pump is not keeping pace, or your home has cold rooms, our furnace repair team in Portage can diagnose the issue and get your system back on track.
For older equipment, we can help you compare repair versus replacement without pressure. Our furnace installation team in Portage can recommend high-efficiency options that fit your home, ductwork, budget, and comfort needs.
Seasonal furnace maintenance in Portage is also available to help catch problems early, reduce emergency calls, and keep your system ready for Indiana winter.
Air Quality & Control Experts
Comfort is not just about temperature. We also help Portage homeowners improve airflow, humidity control, filtration, and whole-home indoor air quality. That includes air purifiers, germicidal UV lamps, whole-home humidifiers, better filtration, duct cleaning, smart thermostats, and ductless systems for rooms that never feel quite right.
Our team installs and configures smart thermostats in Portage so homeowners can control comfort more easily and improve system efficiency.
We also provide ductless HVAC in Portage for additions, bonus rooms, garages, older homes, and spaces where traditional ductwork is not practical.
For homes with dust, airflow issues, odors, allergy concerns, or uneven comfort, we can recommend Portage indoor air quality solutions that match the way your home is built and used.
24/7 HVAC Services In Portage
Heating and cooling problems do not wait for business hours, and neither do we. All-Star Service provides 24/7 emergency HVAC service throughout Portage for no-heat calls, cooling failures, urgent system issues, and comfort problems that cannot wait.
We treat heating failures seriously because comfort, health, and the risk of frozen or burst pipes can all be affected. If you need help now, call (219) 200-4833 for emergency service in Portage.
We Know Portage Homes
Portage homes deal with a little bit of everything Northwest Indiana weather throws at them. Lake Michigan can bring sharp temperature swings, lake-effect snow, heavy humidity, fast-moving storms, and long stretches where your furnace or air conditioner has to work hard for weeks at a time. From homes closer to Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk to neighborhoods around Imagination Glen, Prairie Duneland Trail, Willowcreek Road, Airport Road, and U.S. 6, comfort problems can look different from one side of town to the other.
That is why All-Star Service does not take a one-size-fits-all approach. Some Portage homes have older furnaces, aging ductwork, boilers, or central air systems that need careful maintenance. Others have newer high-efficiency systems, heat pumps, ductless mini-splits, smart thermostats, and larger layouts that need better zoning or airflow. Our technicians work across Portage every week, so we understand the homes, the weather, and the comfort issues local families run into season after season.
Full-Roster Home HVAC Services in Portage
One call, one company. Whether you have a no-heat emergency in January, a broken A/C in July, a thermostat issue, indoor air quality concerns, or a backup generator project, All-Star Service covers Portage with a team trained to handle the full home comfort system.
Furnace repair in Portage
We diagnose furnace, boiler, and heat pump problems quickly and explain the repair options before work begins.
Portage new heating system installation
We help match high-efficiency heating equipment to your home, comfort needs, and budget.
Furnace tune-ups in Portage
Preventive maintenance helps catch problems early and keeps your system ready for Indiana winter.
Portage air conditioner repair
If your AC is blowing warm air, freezing up, short cycling, or falling behind, we can find the cause and help restore comfort.
Central air replacement in Portage
We install and replace properly sized cooling systems designed for your home, ductwork, and long-term efficiency.
Portage Ductless Mini Splits
Ductless systems can help with additions, garages, bonus rooms, older homes, and spaces that never feel comfortable.
Indoor Air Quality Services in Portage
We install solutions for filtration, humidity control, cleaner air, odors, and comfort.
Portage Smart Thermostats
We install and configure smart thermostats so your system is easier to control and manage.
Boiler Service in Portage
We repair, maintain, and replace boiler systems found in many older Northwest Indiana homes.
Portage Duct Cleaning Service
Duct cleaning can help improve airflow and reduce buildup inside the home’s air distribution system.
Generator Services in Portage
We install and service whole-home generators for homeowners who want more protection during outages.
Frequently Asked Questions from Portage Homeowners
Portage homeowners often have questions about service coverage, emergency availability, older equipment, and the history behind All-Star Service, Thorn Heating and Cooling, and Total Comfort NWI. Here are answers to the most common questions we hear from customers across Portage, from established neighborhoods near Boulder Ave. to newer homes closer to Airport Road.
Who provides HVAC service in Portage, Indiana?
All-Star Service provides heating and cooling service throughout Portage, Indiana. Our team offers 24/7 repair, installation, replacement, and maintenance for furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, boilers, ductless systems, thermostats, and indoor air quality equipment.
How long has All-Star Service been serving Portage?
Our roots in Portage go back 30 years. Thorn Heating and Cooling served Portage beginning in 1996. Total Comfort NWI began serving the area in 2010, acquired Thorn Heating and Cooling in December 2015, and later rebranded as All-Star Service in 2021.
Do you serve the whole city of Portage?
Yes. All-Star Service serves all of Portage, from established neighborhoods near Boulder Ave. to newer subdivisions near Airport Rd. and everywhere in between.
Did All-Star Service used to be Thorn Heating and Cooling?
Total Comfort NWI acquired Thorn Heating and Cooling in December 2015. Thorn had served the Portage community since 1996. The company later rebranded as All-Star Service while continuing to serve Portage and the surrounding Northwest Indiana area.
What does “All-Star” mean?
The name All-Star is a sports team concept, not a space or astronomy reference. Like an All-Star roster, the goal is to put skilled, dependable people on every service call.
Can you service older furnaces and boilers in Portage homes?
Yes. Our technicians service older furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, central air conditioners, and modern high-efficiency systems. We can maintain what you have, repair it when possible, and explain replacement options when an upgrade makes more sense.
Do you offer emergency HVAC service in Portage?
Yes. All-Star Service offers 24/7 emergency HVAC service in Portage. Call (219) 200-4833 any time you need urgent heating or cooling help.
Ready to Schedule Heating or Cooling Service in Portage?
All-Star Service has been serving Portage for decades, and we would be glad to help with your next repair, replacement, maintenance visit, indoor air quality upgrade, or emergency HVAC call.
Call (219) 200-4833 or book online to schedule service in Portage, Indiana.