Calhoun County, Alabama
Heating and AC repair in Anniston, AL
Call and describe the problem, whether the furnace will not light, the heat pump is iced over or the air conditioner is blowing warm air, and you will be connected with an independent HVAC contractor serving Anniston.
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Anniston at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the ANNISTON METRO AP, AL station (about 6 miles away) show about 2,634 heating degree days and 1,971 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 52 nights at or below freezing and 60 days reaching 90°F or more. Heating and cooling demand are roughly balanced, so the heating system and the air conditioner both work hard in their seasons.
How homes in Anniston are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 50% of occupied homes in Anniston heat mainly with electricity and 46% with utility gas.
Housing age and HVAC systems
The median year built for housing in Anniston is 1967, and about 75% of its 11,420 housing units were built before 1980. Homes from this era commonly have forced-air furnaces with ductwork, and many have had the original furnace and air conditioner replaced at least once.
Services most relevant in Anniston
- Furnace Repair (49% of homes heat with gas, propane or oil)
- Heat Pump Repair (50% of homes heat with electricity)
- AC Repair (about 60 days a year at 90°F or more)
- AC Replacement (median home built in 1967, many systems on their second or third AC)
- HVAC Repair (one call when you are not sure which part failed)
Owners, landlords and tenants
About 59% of occupied homes in Anniston are owner-occupied and 42% are rented. Homeowners, landlords and property managers can call to be connected; tenants should contact their landlord or property manager about heating or cooling problems first.
Nearby places
Anniston is in Calhoun County. Places within about 30 miles include Gadsden (26 mi), Oxford (6 mi), Talladega (24 mi), Jacksonville (10 mi) and Pell City (27 mi).
Other Alabama locations
Moody (40 mi), Chelsea (54 mi), Gardendale (57 mi), Calera (66 mi), Scottsboro (68 mi), Hartselle (84 mi), Selma (112 mi), Enterprise (162 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Anniston?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Anniston are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Calhoun County.
How do most homes in Anniston heat?
Census survey data shows about 46% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 50% with electricity, 2% with propane and 0% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Anniston?
NOAA normals for the ANNISTON METRO AP, AL station average about 52 nights a year at or below 32°F and 60 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Anniston?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Anniston or Calhoun County, and ask the contractor.
What should I do if I smell gas?
Leave the home right away without using switches or phones inside, then call the gas utility emergency line or 911 from outside.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (tables B25040 house heating fuel, B25034, B25035, B25003); 2024 Gazetteer; NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (heating and cooling degree days, base 65°F).