Imperial County, California
Heating and AC repair in Brawley, CA
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 Brawley.
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Brawley at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the BRAWLEY 2 SW, CA station show about 909 heating degree days and 4,154 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 6 nights at or below freezing and 181 days reaching 90°F or more. Cooling dominates: air conditioners may run for most of the year, and heating is needed only occasionally.
How homes in Brawley are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 50% of occupied homes in Brawley heat mainly with electricity and 40% 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 Brawley is 1985, and about 43% of its 8,650 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 Brawley
- Furnace Repair (41% of homes heat with gas, propane or oil)
- Heat Pump Repair (50% of homes heat with electricity)
- AC Repair (about 181 days a year at 90°F or more)
- AC Replacement (median home built in 1985, 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 52% of occupied homes in Brawley are owner-occupied and 48% 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
Brawley is in Imperial County. Places within about 30 miles include El Centro (13 mi), Calexico (20 mi), Imperial (10 mi), Calipatria (13 mi) and Holtville (14 mi).
Other California locations
Cathedral City (80 mi), Santee (85 mi), Yucca Valley (94 mi), La Verne (151 mi), Covina (156 mi), Azusa (159 mi), Baldwin Park (160 mi), Temple City (165 mi), Maywood (168 mi), Torrance (173 mi), Redondo Beach (176 mi), Hermosa Beach (177 mi), Calabasas (198 mi), Moorpark (213 mi), Camarillo (219 mi), Corcoran (314 mi), Soledad (406 mi), Gilroy (441 mi), Pacific Grove (442 mi), Morgan Hill (449 mi), Menlo Park (486 mi), Union City (486 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Brawley?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Brawley are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Imperial County.
How do most homes in Brawley heat?
Census survey data shows about 40% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 50% with electricity, 1% with propane and 0% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Brawley?
NOAA normals for the BRAWLEY 2 SW, CA station average about 6 nights a year at or below 32°F and 181 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Brawley?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Brawley or Imperial 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).