Phelps County, Missouri
Heating and AC repair in Rolla, MO
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 Rolla.
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Rolla at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the ROLLA MISSOURI S&T, MO station show about 4,612 heating degree days and 1,487 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 96 nights at or below freezing and 43 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 Rolla are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 70% of occupied homes in Rolla heat mainly with electricity, 25% with utility gas and 4% with propane (bottled or tank 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 Rolla is 1985, and about 43% of its 9,238 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 Rolla
- Furnace Repair (4,612 heating degree days a year)
- Heat Pump Repair (70% of homes heat with electricity)
- AC Repair (about 43 days a year at 90°F or more)
- AC Replacement (median home built in 1985, 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 39% of occupied homes in Rolla are owner-occupied and 61% 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
Rolla is in Phelps County. Places within about 30 miles include St. Robert (23 mi), Waynesville (26 mi), Salem (25 mi), St. James (9 mi) and Cuba (21 mi).
Other Missouri locations
Jefferson City (48 mi), Republic (105 mi), Carthage (151 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Rolla?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Rolla are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Phelps County.
How do most homes in Rolla heat?
Census survey data shows about 25% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 70% with electricity, 4% with propane and 0% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Rolla?
NOAA normals for the ROLLA MISSOURI S&T, MO station average about 96 nights a year at or below 32°F and 43 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Rolla?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Rolla or Phelps 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).