Salt Lake County, Utah
Heating and AC repair in South Jordan, UT
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 South Jordan.
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South Jordan at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the DRAPER-POINT OF MTN, UT station (about 7 miles away) show about 5,115 heating degree days and 1,305 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 116 nights at or below freezing and 78 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 South Jordan are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 84% of occupied homes in South Jordan heat mainly with utility gas and 14% 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 South Jordan is 2007, and about 9% of its 27,365 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 South Jordan
- Furnace Repair (85% of homes heat with gas, propane or oil)
- AC Repair (about 78 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 81% of occupied homes in South Jordan are owner-occupied and 19% 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
South Jordan is in Salt Lake County. Places within about 30 miles include Salt Lake City (16 mi), West Valley City (9 mi), West Jordan (3 mi), Provo (28 mi) and Orem (24 mi).
Other Utah locations
Herriman (5 mi), Sandy (8 mi), West Valley City (9 mi), Lehi (11 mi), Saratoga Springs (15 mi), North Salt Lake (21 mi), Clearfield (37 mi), Smithfield (89 mi), Cedar City (207 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in South Jordan?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from South Jordan are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Salt Lake County.
How do most homes in South Jordan heat?
Census survey data shows about 84% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 14% with electricity, 2% with propane and 0% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around South Jordan?
NOAA normals for the DRAPER-POINT OF MTN, UT station average about 116 nights a year at or below 32°F and 78 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in South Jordan?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for South Jordan or Salt Lake 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).