Riverside County, California
Heating and AC repair in Cathedral City, 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 Cathedral City.
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Cathedral City at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the PALM SPRINGS RGNL AP, CA station show about 703 heating degree days and 4,601 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 0 nights at or below freezing and 177 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 Cathedral City are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 76% of occupied homes in Cathedral City heat mainly with utility gas and 19% with electricity. Gas-fired furnaces and boilers are the most common setup, which means igniters, flame sensors, gas valves and venting come up often on heating calls.
Housing age and HVAC systems
The median year built for housing in Cathedral City is 1988, and about 27% of its 22,599 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 Cathedral City
- Furnace Repair (78% of homes heat with gas, propane or oil)
- AC Repair (about 177 days a year at 90°F or more)
- AC Replacement (median home built in 1988, 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 67% of occupied homes in Cathedral City are owner-occupied and 34% 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
Cathedral City is in Riverside County. Places within about 30 miles include Indio (15 mi), Beaumont (28 mi), Palm Desert (9 mi), Palm Springs (5 mi) and Coachella (21 mi).
Other California locations
Yucca Valley (20 mi), Santee (74 mi), La Verne (77 mi), Brawley (80 mi), Covina (83 mi), Azusa (86 mi), Baldwin Park (88 mi), Temple City (93 mi), Maywood (99 mi), Torrance (109 mi), Hermosa Beach (111 mi), Redondo Beach (111 mi), Calabasas (128 mi), Moorpark (142 mi), Camarillo (150 mi), Corcoran (234 mi), Soledad (328 mi), Gilroy (362 mi), Pacific Grove (363 mi), Morgan Hill (370 mi), Menlo Park (406 mi), Union City (406 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Cathedral City?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Cathedral City are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Riverside County.
How do most homes in Cathedral City heat?
Census survey data shows about 76% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 19% with electricity, 2% with propane and 0% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Cathedral City?
NOAA normals for the PALM SPRINGS RGNL AP, CA station average about 0 nights a year at or below 32°F and 177 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Cathedral City?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Cathedral City or Riverside 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).