Essex County, Massachusetts
Heating and AC repair in Haverhill, MA
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 Haverhill.
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Haverhill at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the HAVERHILL, MA station show about 6,561 heating degree days and 556 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 143 nights at or below freezing and 13 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 Haverhill are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 67% of occupied homes in Haverhill heat mainly with utility gas, 17% with electricity, 11% with fuel oil or kerosene and 4% with propane (bottled or tank gas). 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. Oil heat is still used in about 11% of homes, usually with a boiler or oil furnace.
Housing age and HVAC systems
The median year built for housing in Haverhill is 1964, and about 63% of its 27,892 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 Haverhill
- Furnace Repair (81% of homes heat with gas, propane or oil)
- Boiler Repair (11% of homes use oil heat)
- AC Repair (about 13 days a year at 90°F or more)
- AC Replacement (median home built in 1964, 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 63% of occupied homes in Haverhill are owner-occupied and 37% 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
Haverhill is in Essex County. Places within about 30 miles include Cambridge (28 mi), Lowell (15 mi), Manchester, NH (23 mi), Lynn (22 mi) and Nashua, NH (21 mi).
Other Massachusetts locations
Peabody (18 mi), Salem (22 mi), Malden (24 mi), Revere (25 mi), Chelsea (27 mi), Somerville (27 mi), Waltham (28 mi), Attleboro (60 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Haverhill?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Haverhill are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Essex County.
How do most homes in Haverhill heat?
Census survey data shows about 67% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 17% with electricity, 4% with propane and 11% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Haverhill?
NOAA normals for the HAVERHILL, MA station average about 143 nights a year at or below 32°F and 13 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Haverhill?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Haverhill or Essex 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).