Jefferson County, Texas
Heating and AC repair in Groves, TX
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 Groves.
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Groves at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the PORT ARTHUR SE TX AP, TX station (about 7 miles away) show about 1,262 heating degree days and 3,076 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 8 nights at or below freezing and 93 days reaching 90°F or more. Cooling is the bigger load: air conditioners run for long stretches through the warm months, while heating is needed mainly on cooler nights and short cold spells.
How homes in Groves are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 60% of occupied homes in Groves heat mainly with utility gas and 38% 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 Groves is 1967, and about 76% of its 6,796 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 Groves
- Furnace Repair (62% of homes heat with gas, propane or oil)
- Heat Pump Repair (38% of homes heat with electricity)
- AC Repair (about 93 days a year at 90°F or more)
- AC Replacement (median home built in 1967, 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 78% of occupied homes in Groves are owner-occupied and 22% 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
Groves is in Jefferson County. Places within about 30 miles include Beaumont (17 mi), Port Arthur (3 mi), Orange (16 mi), Nederland (5 mi) and Lumberton (28 mi).
Other Texas locations
Fulshear (119 mi), Bay City (140 mi), Palestine (162 mi), Lockhart (226 mi), Harker Heights (235 mi), Portland (251 mi), Fate (253 mi), Duncanville (257 mi), Burleson (269 mi), The Colony (279 mi), Kingsville (292 mi), Alice (293 mi), Pharr (369 mi), Eagle Pass (405 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Groves?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Groves are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Jefferson County.
How do most homes in Groves heat?
Census survey data shows about 60% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 38% with electricity, 1% with propane and 0% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Groves?
NOAA normals for the PORT ARTHUR SE TX AP, TX station average about 8 nights a year at or below 32°F and 93 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Groves?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Groves or Jefferson 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).