Passaic County, New Jersey
Heating and AC repair in Passaic, NJ
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 Passaic.
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Passaic at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the TETERBORO AP, NJ station (about 4 miles away) show about 4,735 heating degree days and 1,255 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 89 nights at or below freezing and 29 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 Passaic are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 84% of occupied homes in Passaic heat mainly with utility gas and 9% with electricity. Gas-fired furnaces and boilers are the most common setup, which means igniters, flame sensors, gas valves and venting come up often on heating calls.
Housing age and HVAC systems
The median year built for housing in Passaic is 1938, and about 87% of its 21,693 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 Passaic
- Furnace Repair (89% of homes heat with gas, propane or oil)
- Boiler Repair (median home built in 1938)
- AC Repair (about 29 days a year at 90°F or more)
- AC Replacement (median home built in 1938, 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 24% of occupied homes in Passaic are owner-occupied and 76% 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
Passaic is in Passaic County. Places within about 30 miles include New York, NY (17 mi), Newark (9 mi), Jersey City (11 mi), Yonkers, NY (15 mi) and Paterson (4 mi).
Other New Jersey locations
Lodi (3 mi), Bergenfield (8 mi), Cliffside Park (8 mi), Fort Lee (8 mi), Harrison (8 mi), Union City (8 mi), Englewood (9 mi), Morristown (19 mi), South Amboy (27 mi), Long Branch (40 mi), Millville (113 mi), Bridgeton (115 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Passaic?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Passaic are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Passaic County.
How do most homes in Passaic heat?
Census survey data shows about 84% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 9% with electricity, 3% with propane and 3% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Passaic?
NOAA normals for the TETERBORO AP, NJ station average about 89 nights a year at or below 32°F and 29 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Passaic?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Passaic or Passaic 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).