Shelby County, Alabama
Heating and AC repair in Calera, 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 Calera.
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Calera at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the ALABASTER SHELBY CO AP, AL station (about 4 miles away) show about 2,378 heating degree days and 2,182 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 43 nights at or below freezing and 63 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 Calera are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 81% of occupied homes in Calera heat mainly with electricity and 18% with utility gas. With electric heat this common, heat pumps and electric furnaces are widespread, and a heat pump failure can take out both heating and cooling at once.
Housing age and HVAC systems
The median year built for housing in Calera is 2006, and about 10% of its 6,907 housing units were built before 1980. Much of the housing is relatively recent, so many homes have ducted central systems, and the first generation of furnaces, air conditioners and heat pumps is reaching the age when repairs and replacements become more common.
Services most relevant in Calera
- Furnace Repair (2,378 heating degree days a year)
- Heat Pump Repair (81% of homes heat with electricity)
- AC Repair (about 63 days a year at 90°F or more)
- AC Installation (newer homes adding or upgrading central air)
- HVAC Repair (one call when you are not sure which part failed)
Owners, landlords and tenants
About 79% of occupied homes in Calera are owner-occupied and 21% 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
Calera is in Shelby County. Places within about 30 miles include Birmingham (28 mi), Hoover (18 mi), Vestavia Hills (24 mi), Alabaster (8 mi) and Homewood (24 mi).
Other Alabama locations
Chelsea (14 mi), Moody (36 mi), Gardendale (38 mi), Selma (52 mi), Anniston (66 mi), Hartselle (92 mi), Scottsboro (113 mi), Enterprise (135 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Calera?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Calera are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Shelby County.
How do most homes in Calera heat?
Census survey data shows about 18% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 81% with electricity, 1% with propane and 0% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Calera?
NOAA normals for the ALABASTER SHELBY CO AP, AL station average about 43 nights a year at or below 32°F and 63 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Calera?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Calera or Shelby 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).