Anderson County, Texas
Heating and AC repair in Palestine, 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 Palestine.
Your call is connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in your area. HVAC Nation may receive compensation when your call is connected with a participating provider. Providers are independent businesses.
Palestine at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the PALESTINE 2 NE, TX station show about 2,229 heating degree days and 2,478 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 38 nights at or below freezing and 87 days reaching 90°F or more. Heating and cooling demand are roughly balanced, so the heating system and the air conditioner both work hard in their seasons.
How homes in Palestine are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 64% of occupied homes in Palestine 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 Palestine is 1976, and about 59% of its 7,743 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 Palestine
- Furnace Repair (2,229 heating degree days a year)
- Heat Pump Repair (64% of homes heat with electricity)
- AC Repair (about 87 days a year at 90°F or more)
- AC Replacement (median home built in 1976, 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 Palestine 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
Palestine is in Anderson County. Places within about 30 miles include Jacksonville (26 mi) and Rusk (29 mi).
Other Texas locations
Fate (93 mi), Duncanville (96 mi), Burleson (112 mi), The Colony (118 mi), Harker Heights (127 mi), Fulshear (143 mi), Groves (162 mi), Lockhart (177 mi), Bay City (192 mi), Portland (286 mi), Alice (312 mi), Kingsville (322 mi), Eagle Pass (357 mi), Pharr (416 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Palestine?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Palestine are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Anderson County.
How do most homes in Palestine heat?
Census survey data shows about 34% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 64% with electricity, 0% with propane and 0% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Palestine?
NOAA normals for the PALESTINE 2 NE, TX station average about 38 nights a year at or below 32°F and 87 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Palestine?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Palestine or Anderson 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).