Polk County, Florida
Heating and AC repair in Bartow, FL
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 Bartow.
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Bartow at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the BARTOW 1SE, FL station show about 479 heating degree days and 3,440 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 2 nights at or below freezing and 121 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 Bartow are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 95% of occupied homes in Bartow heat mainly with electricity. 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 Bartow is 1979, and about 51% of its 8,019 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 Bartow
- Furnace Repair (479 heating degree days a year)
- Heat Pump Repair (95% of homes heat with electricity)
- AC Repair (about 121 days a year at 90°F or more)
- AC Replacement (median home built in 1979, 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 66% of occupied homes in Bartow 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
Bartow is in Polk County. Places within about 30 miles include Lakeland (14 mi), Winter Haven (12 mi), Plant City (20 mi), Haines City (20 mi) and Auburndale (15 mi).
Other Florida locations
Avon Park (28 mi), Groveland (50 mi), Seminole (59 mi), Lady Lake (72 mi), Bonita Springs (106 mi), Palatka (122 mi), Jupiter (124 mi), Margate (150 mi), Deerfield Beach (151 mi), North Miami Beach (169 mi), Coral Gables (180 mi), Homestead (188 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Bartow?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Bartow are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Polk County.
How do most homes in Bartow heat?
Census survey data shows about 2% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 95% with electricity, 0% with propane and 0% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Bartow?
NOAA normals for the BARTOW 1SE, FL station average about 2 nights a year at or below 32°F and 121 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Bartow?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Bartow or Polk 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).