Putnam County, Florida
Heating and AC repair in Palatka, 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 Palatka.
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Palatka at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the FEDERAL PT, FL station (about 11 miles away) show about 938 heating degree days and 2,776 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 3 nights at or below freezing and 76 days reaching 90°F or more. Cooling is the bigger load: air conditioners run for long stretches through the warm months, while heating is needed mainly on cooler nights and short cold spells.
How homes in Palatka are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 78% of occupied homes in Palatka heat mainly with electricity and 22% 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 Palatka is 1974, and about 59% of its 4,574 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 Palatka
- Furnace Repair (938 heating degree days a year)
- Heat Pump Repair (78% of homes heat with electricity)
- AC Repair (about 76 days a year at 90°F or more)
- AC Replacement (median home built in 1974, 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 51% of occupied homes in Palatka are owner-occupied and 49% 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
Palatka is in Putnam County. Places within about 30 miles include Palm Coast (27 mi), St. Augustine (28 mi), Green Cove Springs (24 mi), St. Augustine Beach (28 mi) and Bunnell (27 mi).
Other Florida locations
Lady Lake (52 mi), Groveland (72 mi), Bartow (122 mi), Seminole (141 mi), Avon Park (142 mi), Jupiter (211 mi), Bonita Springs (227 mi), Deerfield Beach (249 mi), Margate (251 mi), North Miami Beach (273 mi), Coral Gables (287 mi), Homestead (298 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Palatka?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Palatka are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Putnam County.
How do most homes in Palatka heat?
Census survey data shows about 22% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 78% with electricity, 0% with propane and 0% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Palatka?
NOAA normals for the FEDERAL PT, FL station average about 3 nights a year at or below 32°F and 76 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Palatka?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Palatka or Putnam 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).