Benton County, Washington
Heating and AC repair in Richland, 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 Richland.
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Richland at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the RICHLAND, WA station show about 4,935 heating degree days and 795 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 91 nights at or below freezing and 39 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 Richland are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 72% of occupied homes in Richland heat mainly with electricity and 26% 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 Richland is 1988, and about 47% of its 26,791 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 Richland
- Furnace Repair (4,935 heating degree days a year)
- Heat Pump Repair (72% of homes heat with electricity)
- AC Repair (about 39 days a year at 90°F or more)
- AC Replacement (median home built in 1988, 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 Richland 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
Richland is in Benton County. Places within about 30 miles include Kennewick (8 mi), Pasco (8 mi), West Richland (5 mi), Grandview (30 mi) and Umatilla, OR (26 mi).
Other Washington locations
West Richland (5 mi), Kent (158 mi), Edmonds (178 mi), Arlington (187 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Richland?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Richland are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Benton County.
How do most homes in Richland heat?
Census survey data shows about 26% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 72% with electricity, 1% with propane and 0% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Richland?
NOAA normals for the RICHLAND, WA station average about 91 nights a year at or below 32°F and 39 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Richland?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Richland or Benton 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).