Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Heating and AC repair in Gretna, LA
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 Gretna.
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Gretna at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the TERRYTOWN 3S, LA station show about 1,206 heating degree days and 3,150 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 7 nights at or below freezing and 90 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 Gretna are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 55% of occupied homes in Gretna heat mainly with electricity and 44% 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 Gretna is 1966, and about 73% of its 8,352 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 Gretna
- Furnace Repair (44% of homes heat with gas, propane or oil)
- Heat Pump Repair (55% of homes heat with electricity)
- AC Repair (about 90 days a year at 90°F or more)
- AC Replacement (median home built in 1966, 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 49% of occupied homes in Gretna are owner-occupied and 51% 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
Gretna is in Jefferson Parish. Places within about 30 miles include New Orleans (12 mi), Kenner (14 mi), Harahan (9 mi) and Westwego (6 mi).
Other Louisiana locations
New Iberia (106 mi), Natchitoches (220 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Gretna?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Gretna are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Jefferson Parish.
How do most homes in Gretna heat?
Census survey data shows about 44% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 55% with electricity, 0% with propane and 0% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Gretna?
NOAA normals for the TERRYTOWN 3S, LA station average about 7 nights a year at or below 32°F and 90 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Gretna?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Gretna or Jefferson Parish, 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).