Snohomish County, Washington
Heating and AC repair in Edmonds, 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 Edmonds.
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Edmonds at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the EVERETT SNOHOMISH AP, WA station (about 8 miles away) show about 5,039 heating degree days and 96 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 29 nights at or below freezing and 0 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 Edmonds are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 50% of occupied homes in Edmonds heat mainly with utility gas and 47% with electricity.
Housing age and HVAC systems
The median year built for housing in Edmonds is 1974, and about 61% of its 19,479 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 Edmonds
- Furnace Repair (52% of homes heat with gas, propane or oil)
- Heat Pump Repair (47% of homes heat with electricity)
- AC Repair (96 cooling degree days a year)
- AC Replacement (median home built in 1974, 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 71% of occupied homes in Edmonds are owner-occupied and 29% 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
Edmonds is in Snohomish County. Places within about 30 miles include Seattle (13 mi), Bellevue (17 mi), Everett (13 mi), Renton (24 mi) and Kirkland (11 mi).
Other Washington locations
Arlington (26 mi), Kent (30 mi), West Richland (174 mi), Richland (178 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Edmonds?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Edmonds are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Snohomish County.
How do most homes in Edmonds heat?
Census survey data shows about 50% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 47% with electricity, 1% with propane and 1% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Edmonds?
NOAA normals for the EVERETT SNOHOMISH AP, WA station average about 29 nights a year at or below 32°F and 0 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Edmonds?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Edmonds 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).