Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Heating and AC repair in Chester, PA
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 Chester.
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Chester at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the MARCUS HOOK, PA station show about 4,289 heating degree days and 1,456 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 64 nights at or below freezing and 27 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 Chester are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 49% of occupied homes in Chester heat mainly with utility gas, 30% with electricity and 18% with fuel oil or kerosene. Oil heat is still used in about 18% of homes, usually with a boiler or oil furnace.
Housing age and HVAC systems
The median year built for housing in Chester is 1949, and about 85% of its 14,929 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 Chester
- Furnace Repair (68% of homes heat with gas, propane or oil)
- Heat Pump Repair (30% of homes heat with electricity)
- Boiler Repair (18% of homes use oil heat)
- AC Repair (about 27 days a year at 90°F or more)
- AC Replacement (median home built in 1949, 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 40% of occupied homes in Chester are owner-occupied and 60% 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
Chester is in Delaware County. Places within about 30 miles include Philadelphia (17 mi), Wilmington, DE (11 mi), Camden, NJ (15 mi), Norristown (19 mi) and Newark, DE (24 mi).
Other Pennsylvania locations
Norristown (19 mi), Lancaster (51 mi), Pottsville (73 mi), Hanover (86 mi), Altoona (166 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Chester?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Chester are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Delaware County.
How do most homes in Chester heat?
Census survey data shows about 49% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 30% with electricity, 1% with propane and 18% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Chester?
NOAA normals for the MARCUS HOOK, PA station average about 64 nights a year at or below 32°F and 27 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Chester?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Chester or Delaware 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).