Knox County, Indiana
Heating and AC repair in Vincennes, IN
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 Vincennes.
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Vincennes at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the VINCENNES 5 NE, IN station (about 4 miles away) show about 4,816 heating degree days and 1,397 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 110 nights at or below freezing and 40 days reaching 90°F or more. Heating is the bigger load, but summers are warm enough that most homes rely on central air too, so both systems see real use every year.
How homes in Vincennes are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 58% of occupied homes in Vincennes heat mainly with utility gas and 39% 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 Vincennes is 1959, and about 76% of its 8,210 housing units were built before 1980. Many older homes here were built around hot-water or steam boilers and radiators, and some have had forced-air systems and central air added later, which can mean older ductwork and mixed equipment.
Services most relevant in Vincennes
- Furnace Repair (59% of homes heat with gas, propane or oil)
- Heat Pump Repair (39% of homes heat with electricity)
- Boiler Repair (median home built in 1959)
- AC Repair (about 40 days a year at 90°F or more)
- AC Replacement (median home built in 1959, 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 Vincennes 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
Vincennes is in Knox County. Places within about 30 miles include Washington (19 mi), Princeton (23 mi), Robinson, IL (26 mi), Mount Carmel, IL (23 mi) and Lawrenceville, IL (10 mi).
Other Indiana locations
Seymour (89 mi), Clarksville (97 mi), Richmond (161 mi), Huntington (186 mi), Gary (202 mi), Goshen (219 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Vincennes?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Vincennes are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Knox County.
How do most homes in Vincennes heat?
Census survey data shows about 58% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 39% with electricity, 1% with propane and 0% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Vincennes?
NOAA normals for the VINCENNES 5 NE, IN station average about 110 nights a year at or below 32°F and 40 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Vincennes?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Vincennes or Knox 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).