Snohomish County, Washington
Heating and AC repair in Arlington, WA
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 Arlington.
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Arlington at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the ARLINGTON, WA station show about 5,834 heating degree days and 55 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 94 nights at or below freezing and 5 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 Arlington are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 51% of occupied homes in Arlington heat mainly with utility gas and 44% 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 Arlington is 1996, and about 22% of its 8,230 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 Arlington
- Furnace Repair (53% of homes heat with gas, propane or oil)
- Heat Pump Repair (44% of homes heat with electricity)
- AC Repair (55 cooling degree days a year)
- 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 62% of occupied homes in Arlington are owner-occupied and 38% 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
Arlington is in Snohomish County. Places within about 30 miles include Everett (14 mi), Marysville (6 mi), Bothell (28 mi), Edmonds (26 mi) and Lynnwood (25 mi).
Other Washington locations
Edmonds (26 mi), Kent (54 mi), West Richland (182 mi), Richland (187 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Arlington?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Arlington are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Snohomish County.
How do most homes in Arlington heat?
Census survey data shows about 51% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 44% with electricity, 1% with propane and 2% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Arlington?
NOAA normals for the ARLINGTON, WA station average about 94 nights a year at or below 32°F and 5 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Arlington?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Arlington or Snohomish 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).