Veteran owned · Wasilla, Palmer & the Mat-Su Valley
Oil to Gas Conversion in Wasilla, AK
Still burning heating oil? Run the numbers with a crew whose founder spent six years as a natural gas operator in Prudhoe Bay.
20+
Years founder experience
6 yrs
Prudhoe Bay gas operations
$0
Conversion estimates
A+
BBB rating
Based in
Wasilla, Alaska
Hours
Mon–Fri office hours · 24/7 emergency dispatch
Service area
Eagle River to Talkeetna, Glenn Hwy to Glacier View
Dispatch
Why the Valley calls Knik
Alaska-grade experience behind every truck roll
Knik Heating, LLC was founded by Patrick Hall, an HVAC professional with over twenty years in the trade including six years as a natural gas operator in Prudhoe Bay. Veteran-owned, BBB-accredited with an A+ rating, and serving the Mat-Su Valley since 2010 with 24/7 emergency service.
Veteran
Owned & Operated
BBB
A+ Accredited
Serving the Valley Since
2010
Emergency Dispatch
24/7
Equipment we install and service
24/7
Emergency
The education
Oil, gas, and the decision in between
Plenty of Valley homes were built around an oil-fired furnace or boiler, and plenty of them still run one well. Oil equipment is durable, but it demands more of you: nozzle and filter changes, an annual cleaning that actually matters, a tank that has to be monitored and eventually replaced, and fuel you buy in large deliveries at a price that moves with the market.
Where natural gas is available, a conversion changes the whole ownership picture — no tank, no deliveries, sealed combustion, and modulating equipment that can run at partial capacity through a shoulder season. Where gas isn't available, the right answer is often a well-maintained oil appliance, not a conversion. We're happy to tell you which one you're looking at.
Straight answer
If you'd rather just talk it through, call (907) 357-6111 or text (907) 308-4233. Emergency furnace and plumbing calls are answered around the clock.
What you get
Specific, not generic
Everything below is something a technician actually does on the job.
01
Honest conversion math
Equipment, venting, gas piping and permitting all get priced together — no surprise line items after you've committed.
02
Oil equipment still serviced
If conversion isn't right for your address, we keep your oil furnace or boiler running properly.
03
Gas expertise at the source
Founder Patrick Hall spent six years as a natural gas operator in Prudhoe Bay before building this company.
04
Sealed combustion
Modern gas equipment draws combustion air from outside, which matters in a tight, cold-climate house.
05
Correct venting
Conversions change the flue picture for every appliance sharing that chimney. We address the whole system.
06
Free estimates
Conversion estimates and load calculations cost nothing.
07
Tank decommissioning planned
We walk you through what happens to the existing tank and lines as part of the scope.
08
One crew, whole job
Heating, gas piping, venting and the hot water side handled by the same company.
How it goes
From your call to a system that works
- 01
Site assessment
Existing equipment, gas availability at the meter, venting routes and mechanical room layout.
- 02
Heat loss calculation
The new appliance is sized to the house at Wasilla design temperatures, not to whatever was there before.
- 03
Scoped written estimate
Equipment, gas train, venting, electrical and disposal, itemized, at no cost.
- 04
Installation
Old appliance removed, new equipment set, piped, vented and commissioned.
- 05
Commissioning and handoff
Combustion analyzed, controls configured, and the system walked through with you before we leave.
Options
Pick the starting point
Every option starts with a real diagnosis. Pricing is quoted for your equipment, never guessed at online.
Oil Furnace Service
Keep the oil appliance you have running clean and safe.
- Nozzle and filter service
- Combustion analysis
- Heat exchanger inspection
- Efficiency report
Oil to Gas Conversion
Full changeover to high-efficiency natural gas equipment.
- Free assessment and heat loss calculation
- Gas piping and sealed venting
- High-efficiency furnace or boiler
- Old appliance removed
- Commissioned and documented
Whole-Home Upgrade
Conversion plus the hot water and air distribution that goes with it.
- Heating and domestic hot water together
- Duct or hydronic distribution reviewed
- Thermostat and zoning upgrades
- Single coordinated install
Founder's background
Six years on the North Slope, running gas
Knik Heating was founded by Patrick Hall, an HVAC professional with over twenty years in the industry, including six years working as a natural gas operator in Prudhoe Bay. That's an unusual resume for a residential heating company, and it shows up in how gas work gets specified here: pressures verified, trains built properly, combustion measured rather than assumed.
- 20+ years of HVAC experience behind the company
- Six years as a natural gas operator at Prudhoe Bay
- Veteran-owned and operated
- BBB-accredited with an A+ rating
Real work, real Valley homes
From our trucks, not a stock library
Google reviews
What Valley homeowners say
Published reviews from our Google Business Profile, word for word.
“I had a troubleshooting appointment today for 11:00-11:30 am. Alex called at 10:30 and said he was on the way and would be about 20 minutes out he was early which was awesome. He checked my heating system out figured out the problem, which was a simple fix. He was very polite and knowledgeable and so was his apprentice. They left there work area clean and tidy. Price was spot on to the initial call out fee. Highly recommend Knik Heating and Alex for any job.”
James Spaulding
Heating troubleshooting · 1/12/2025
“Aidan came out and addressed some serious safety concerns at my home, discovered the source of the issue (cracked heat exchanger on both the furnace and the garage unit heater) and took great care of myself and 3 kiddos! Additionally, Jared took great care of my grandpa and left him feeling assured that everything was taken care of.”
Taylor Mckechnie
Cracked heat exchanger · 6/18/2025
“Jared the technician was very thorough and did an exceptional job in troubleshooting my problem and servicing my boiler, very polite and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Knik Heating to friends and family.”
timothy Quirk
Boiler service · 7/08/2025
“Arrived on time, very professional, knowledgeable and time efficient. Answered all questions and was polite to my kids.”
Brock Blankenship
Service call · 1/12/2025
“Very pleased with the service that my house desperately needed. Everyone was very knowledgeable and pleasant.”
Mikael Grim
Whole-home service · 12/12/2024
“They sure saved me for being able to get to my house to fix my furnace and a small problem I had. I'm trying to sell my house and they took care of my problem. They had a wonderful workman who really explained things.”
Wilma Gonzales
Furnace repair before a home sale · 7/29/2025
Common questions
Answers before you call
Something not covered? Text (907) 308-4233 and our dispatch crew will answer it.
Is natural gas available at my address?
Availability varies street by street across the Valley — some Wasilla and Palmer neighborhoods are served and others aren't. Checking the meter and the utility's service map is the first step of any conversion assessment, and we do it before quoting anything.
Can I keep my existing ductwork?
Usually yes. We check duct sizing and static pressure against the new equipment; if the ducts are undersized for the airflow, we'll tell you what needs modifying rather than installing a furnace that can't breathe.
What happens to the oil tank?
Decommissioning and removal are handled as part of the project scope and discussed with you up front, so there's no ambiguity about what's left behind.
Is a conversion worth it if my oil furnace still works?
Sometimes it isn't, and we'll say so. A sound oil appliance with years of life left, at an address with no gas service, is not a conversion candidate. The estimate exists to answer that question honestly.
How long does a conversion take?
Most residential changeovers are completed in one to two days on site once permitting and equipment are in hand. We discuss heat during the changeover before scheduling.
Do you still service oil equipment?
Yes. Oil furnace service, cleaning and repair remain part of what we do across the Valley.
Wasilla, Palmer & the Mat-Su Valley
Get oil furnaces & oil-to-gas conversion handled by the Valley's veteran-owned crew
Free estimates on installations. Guaranteed repairs. 24/7 emergency dispatch out of Wasilla.