Morgan County, Alabama
Heating and AC repair in Hartselle, 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 Hartselle.
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Hartselle at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the DECATUR 4SE, AL station (about 9 miles away) show about 3,048 heating degree days and 1,754 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 52 nights at or below freezing and 41 days reaching 90°F or more. Heating is the bigger load, but summers are warm enough that most homes rely on central air too, so both systems see real use every year.
How homes in Hartselle are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 75% of occupied homes in Hartselle heat mainly with electricity and 23% 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 Hartselle is 1981, and about 48% of its 6,509 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 Hartselle
- Furnace Repair (3,048 heating degree days a year)
- Heat Pump Repair (75% of homes heat with electricity)
- AC Repair (about 41 days a year at 90°F or more)
- AC Replacement (median home built in 1981, 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 78% of occupied homes in Hartselle are owner-occupied and 22% 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
Hartselle is in Morgan County. Places within about 30 miles include Huntsville (23 mi), Madison (21 mi), Decatur (10 mi), Athens (23 mi) and Cullman (19 mi).
Other Alabama locations
Gardendale (53 mi), Scottsboro (53 mi), Moody (63 mi), Chelsea (80 mi), Anniston (84 mi), Calera (92 mi), Selma (140 mi), Enterprise (224 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Hartselle?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Hartselle are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Morgan County.
How do most homes in Hartselle heat?
Census survey data shows about 23% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 75% with electricity, 1% with propane and 0% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Hartselle?
NOAA normals for the DECATUR 4SE, AL station average about 52 nights a year at or below 32°F and 41 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Hartselle?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Hartselle or Morgan 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).