Androscoggin County, Maine
Heating and AC repair in Lewiston, ME
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 Lewiston.
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Lewiston at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the LEWISTON, ME station show about 7,271 heating degree days and 485 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 141 nights at or below freezing and 10 days reaching 90°F or more. Heating demand is far larger than cooling demand here, so the furnace, boiler or heat pump carries most of the load and a breakdown in a cold snap is the most pressing kind of call.
How homes in Lewiston are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 53% of occupied homes in Lewiston heat mainly with fuel oil or kerosene, 23% with utility gas, 10% with electricity and 7% with propane (bottled or tank gas). Oil heat is still used in about 53% of homes, usually with a boiler or oil furnace.
Housing age and HVAC systems
The median year built for housing in Lewiston is 1957, and about 80% of its 17,105 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 Lewiston
- Furnace Repair (83% of homes heat with gas, propane or oil)
- Boiler Repair (53% of homes use oil heat)
- AC Repair (about 10 days a year at 90°F or more)
- AC Replacement (median home built in 1957, 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 Lewiston 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
Lewiston is in Androscoggin County. Places within about 30 miles include Auburn (4 mi), Westbrook (28 mi), Augusta (28 mi), Bath (19 mi) and Gardiner (20 mi).
Other Maine locations
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Lewiston?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Lewiston are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Androscoggin County.
How do most homes in Lewiston heat?
Census survey data shows about 23% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 10% with electricity, 7% with propane and 53% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Lewiston?
NOAA normals for the LEWISTON, ME station average about 141 nights a year at or below 32°F and 10 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Lewiston?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Lewiston or Androscoggin 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).