Bristol city, Virginia
Heating and AC repair in Bristol, VA
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 Bristol.
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Bristol at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the ABINGDON 3S, VA station (about 11 miles away) show about 4,610 heating degree days and 870 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 108 nights at or below freezing and 7 days reaching 90°F or more. Heating demand is far larger than cooling demand here, so the furnace, boiler or heat pump carries most of the load and a breakdown in a cold snap is the most pressing kind of call.
How homes in Bristol are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 73% of occupied homes in Bristol heat mainly with electricity and 23% 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 Bristol is 1967, and about 71% of its 8,641 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 Bristol
- Furnace Repair (4,610 heating degree days a year)
- Heat Pump Repair (73% of homes heat with electricity)
- AC Repair (870 cooling degree days a year)
- 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 64% of occupied homes in Bristol 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
Bristol is in Bristol city. Places within about 30 miles include Johnson City, TN (23 mi), Kingsport, TN (22 mi), Bristol, TN (5 mi), Elizabethton, TN (20 mi) and Abingdon (12 mi).
Other Virginia locations
Herndon (307 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Bristol?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Bristol are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Bristol city.
How do most homes in Bristol heat?
Census survey data shows about 23% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 73% with electricity, 2% with propane and 1% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Bristol?
NOAA normals for the ABINGDON 3S, VA station average about 108 nights a year at or below 32°F and 7 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Bristol?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Bristol or Bristol city, 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).