Coffee County, Tennessee
Heating and AC repair in Tullahoma, TN
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 Tullahoma.
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Tullahoma at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the TULLAHOMA, TN station show about 3,679 heating degree days and 1,398 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 79 nights at or below freezing and 28 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 Tullahoma are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 65% of occupied homes in Tullahoma heat mainly with electricity and 34% with utility 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 Tullahoma is 1977, and about 54% of its 9,265 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 Tullahoma
- Furnace Repair (3,679 heating degree days a year)
- Heat Pump Repair (65% of homes heat with electricity)
- AC Repair (about 28 days a year at 90°F or more)
- AC Replacement (median home built in 1977, 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 64% of occupied homes in Tullahoma are owner-occupied and 36% 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
Tullahoma is in Coffee County. Places within about 30 miles include Shelbyville (16 mi), Manchester (10 mi), Winchester (14 mi), Fayetteville (25 mi) and Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government (10 mi).
Other Tennessee locations
Lawrenceburg (63 mi), Morristown (173 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Tullahoma?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Tullahoma are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Coffee County.
How do most homes in Tullahoma heat?
Census survey data shows about 34% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 65% with electricity, 0% with propane and 0% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Tullahoma?
NOAA normals for the TULLAHOMA, TN station average about 79 nights a year at or below 32°F and 28 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Tullahoma?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Tullahoma or Coffee 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).