Denton County, Texas
Heating and AC repair in The Colony, 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 The Colony.
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The Colony at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the RICHARDSON, TX station (about 11 miles away) show about 2,294 heating degree days and 2,612 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 35 nights at or below freezing and 93 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 The Colony are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 69% of occupied homes in The Colony heat mainly with electricity and 28% 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 The Colony is 2001, and about 21% of its 19,388 housing units were built before 1980. Much of the housing is relatively recent, so many homes have ducted central systems, and the first generation of furnaces, air conditioners and heat pumps is reaching the age when repairs and replacements become more common.
Services most relevant in The Colony
- Furnace Repair (2,294 heating degree days a year)
- Heat Pump Repair (69% of homes heat with electricity)
- AC Repair (about 93 days a year at 90°F or more)
- AC Installation (newer homes adding or upgrading central air)
- HVAC Repair (one call when you are not sure which part failed)
Owners, landlords and tenants
About 60% of occupied homes in The Colony are owner-occupied and 40% 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
The Colony is in Denton County. Places within about 30 miles include Dallas (22 mi), Arlington (30 mi), Plano (9 mi), Irving (16 mi) and Garland (20 mi).
Other Texas locations
Duncanville (31 mi), Fate (32 mi), Burleson (47 mi), Palestine (118 mi), Harker Heights (147 mi), Lockhart (227 mi), Fulshear (242 mi), Groves (279 mi), Bay City (289 mi), Portland (360 mi), Eagle Pass (369 mi), Alice (375 mi), Kingsville (390 mi), Pharr (485 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in The Colony?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from The Colony are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Denton County.
How do most homes in The Colony heat?
Census survey data shows about 28% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 69% with electricity, 2% with propane and 0% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around The Colony?
NOAA normals for the RICHARDSON, TX station average about 35 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 The Colony?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for The Colony or Denton 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).