Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Heating and AC repair in Keene, NH
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 Keene.
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Keene at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the KEENE, NH station show about 7,501 heating degree days and 375 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 174 nights at or below freezing and 11 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 Keene are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 54% of occupied homes in Keene heat mainly with fuel oil or kerosene, 18% with electricity, 14% with propane (bottled or tank gas), 9% with utility gas and 4% with wood. Oil heat is still used in about 54% of homes, usually with a boiler or oil furnace. About 14% of homes rely on propane, common where gas mains do not reach.
Housing age and HVAC systems
The median year built for housing in Keene is 1961, and about 72% of its 10,540 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 Keene
- Furnace Repair (77% of homes heat with gas, propane or oil)
- Boiler Repair (54% of homes use oil heat)
- AC Repair (about 11 days a year at 90°F or more)
- AC Replacement (median home built in 1961, 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 55% of occupied homes in Keene are owner-occupied and 45% 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
Keene is in Cheshire County. Places within about 30 miles include Greenfield, MA (28 mi), Claremont (30 mi) and Bellows Falls, VT (15 mi).
Closest listed locations
Keene is currently the only New Hampshire location listed. The closest listed locations in other states are Haverhill, MA (63 mi), Waltham, MA (67 mi) and Malden, MA (73 mi).
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Keene?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Keene are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Cheshire County.
How do most homes in Keene heat?
Census survey data shows about 9% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 18% with electricity, 14% with propane and 54% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Keene?
NOAA normals for the KEENE, NH station average about 174 nights a year at or below 32°F and 11 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Keene?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Keene or Cheshire 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).