Christian County, Kentucky
Heating and AC repair in Hopkinsville, KY
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 Hopkinsville.
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Hopkinsville at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the HOPKINSVILLE, KY station show about 4,026 heating degree days and 1,610 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 87 nights at or below freezing and 42 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 Hopkinsville are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 52% of occupied homes in Hopkinsville heat mainly with electricity and 45% 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 Hopkinsville is 1976, and about 58% of its 14,279 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 Hopkinsville
- Furnace Repair (48% of homes heat with gas, propane or oil)
- Heat Pump Repair (52% of homes heat with electricity)
- AC Repair (about 42 days a year at 90°F or more)
- AC Replacement (median home built in 1976, 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 47% of occupied homes in Hopkinsville are owner-occupied and 53% 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
Hopkinsville is in Christian County. Places within about 30 miles include Clarksville, TN (20 mi), Oak Grove (12 mi), Princeton (29 mi) and Cadiz (19 mi).
Other Kentucky locations
Paducah (67 mi), Danville (158 mi), Winchester (197 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Hopkinsville?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Hopkinsville are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Christian County.
How do most homes in Hopkinsville heat?
Census survey data shows about 45% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 52% with electricity, 2% with propane and 1% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Hopkinsville?
NOAA normals for the HOPKINSVILLE, KY station average about 87 nights a year at or below 32°F and 42 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Hopkinsville?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Hopkinsville or Christian 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).