About

Welcome to PEAK HEAT PUMPS & ELECTRIC, a small, local business founded by a dedicated husband and wife team. We take pride in our community-driven approach. Specializing in Heat Pump installation and electrical services, we personally oversee and perform all our work, ensuring top-notch quality and attention to detail.

Our commitment to community extends beyond our services. We've fostered strong connections with several non-profit organizations, contributing to initiatives that make a positive impact locally. At PEAK HEAT PUMPS & ELECTRIC, we believe in giving back and actively participating in the betterment of the community we call home.

Additionally, we understand the importance of cost savings for our clients. That's why we offer rebate options, providing you with the opportunity to benefit from energy-efficient solutions while saving on your investment.

At the heart of PEAK HEAT PUMPS & ELECTRIC is a passion for excellence, a dedication to our community, and a personalized approach to every project. Join us on our journey as we continue to illuminate homes and businesses with quality, integrity, and a touch of local warmth.

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Why Us?

  • Small, woman-owned
  • Serving Corvallis and the surrounding Mid-Willamette Valley. 
  • Electrical and HVAC contractor
  • Specialized in installing high-efficiency heat pumps
  • Electrical Services
  • Partner with the Energy Trust of Oregon, ODOE, Earth Advantage, utility districts and non-profits to help our community reach energy-saving goals

Meet the Team

  • Owner, Supervising Electrician,

    Brian Houchin

    Owner - Supervising Electrician - Heat Pump Installer

    Brian loves to learn - whether it’s a new heat pump feature or teaching himself new guitar “licks” - he’s challenging himself. After 25+ years as an electrician, he has a great mind for how to design heat pump or electrical systems to fit our customers’ needs.

  • Gretchen Houchin - OWNER - HEAT PUMP INSTALLER - OFFICE MANAGER

    Gretchen Houchin

    OWNER - HEAT PUMP INSTALLER - OFFICE MANAGER

    Gretchen wears many hats - but one of her favorites is as Mom to 3 children. When she’s not working, she loves to be outside hiking, skiing, or travelling.

  • Cory Hanks

    Cory Hanks

    Journeyman Residential Electrician

    Born in Washington, Cory moved to Sweet Home in 1995, and now calls Corvallis home. Cory brings 8 years of experience as a journeyman electrician, along with 2 years as an apprentice.

    Cory enjoys the challenges each job presents, including the opportunity to accomplish what homeowners may think is impossible. His problem-solving and innovation make him a valuable asset to our team.

    What Cory loves most about his work is serving the community. He enjoys interacting with people from all walks of life, as each job site brings its own unique personalities, making every day fun and interesting.

    When he’s not working, Cory can be found riding motocross or downhill mountain biking. We’re excited to have him on board and can’t wait for you to meet him!

  • Zane Weickum

    HVAC installer

    1.5 yrs experience installing more than 200 heat pump systems

    Born in Missouri, Grew up in Corvallis/Philomath, OR