Essex County, Massachusetts
Heating and AC repair in Peabody, 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 Peabody.
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Peabody at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the BEVERLY MUNI AP, MA station (about 4 miles away) show about 6,103 heating degree days and 611 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 126 nights at or below freezing and 10 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 Peabody are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 51% of occupied homes in Peabody heat mainly with utility gas, 24% with fuel oil or kerosene, 20% with electricity and 3% 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 24% of homes, usually with a boiler or oil furnace.
Housing age and HVAC systems
The median year built for housing in Peabody is 1966, and about 64% of its 23,081 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 Peabody
- Furnace Repair (78% of homes heat with gas, propane or oil)
- Boiler Repair (24% of homes use oil heat)
- AC Repair (about 10 days a year at 90°F or more)
- AC Replacement (median home built in 1966, 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 66% of occupied homes in Peabody are owner-occupied and 34% 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
Peabody is in Essex County. Places within about 30 miles include Boston (14 mi), Cambridge (13 mi), Lowell (19 mi), Lynn (4 mi) and Quincy (19 mi).
Other Massachusetts locations
Salem (4 mi), Revere (8 mi), Malden (9 mi), Chelsea (10 mi), Somerville (12 mi), Waltham (17 mi), Haverhill (18 mi), Attleboro (45 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Peabody?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Peabody are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Essex County.
How do most homes in Peabody heat?
Census survey data shows about 51% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 20% with electricity, 3% with propane and 24% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Peabody?
NOAA normals for the BEVERLY MUNI AP, MA station average about 126 nights a year at or below 32°F and 10 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Peabody?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Peabody 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).