Dallas County, Alabama
Heating and AC repair in Selma, 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 Selma.
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Selma at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the SELMA, AL station show about 2,113 heating degree days and 2,468 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 40 nights at or below freezing and 81 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 Selma are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 54% of occupied homes in Selma heat mainly with electricity, 41% with utility gas and 3% with propane (bottled or tank 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 Selma is 1971, and about 70% of its 9,431 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 Selma
- Furnace Repair (44% of homes heat with gas, propane or oil)
- Heat Pump Repair (54% of homes heat with electricity)
- AC Repair (about 81 days a year at 90°F or more)
- AC Replacement (median home built in 1971, 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 46% of occupied homes in Selma are owner-occupied and 54% 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
Selma is in Dallas County. Places within about 30 miles include Valley Grande (5 mi) and Marion (22 mi).
Other Alabama locations
Calera (52 mi), Chelsea (66 mi), Gardendale (88 mi), Moody (88 mi), Enterprise (103 mi), Anniston (112 mi), Hartselle (140 mi), Scottsboro (164 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Selma?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Selma are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Dallas County.
How do most homes in Selma heat?
Census survey data shows about 41% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 54% with electricity, 3% with propane and 0% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Selma?
NOAA normals for the SELMA, AL station average about 40 nights a year at or below 32°F and 81 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Selma?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Selma or Dallas 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).