Harrison County, Mississippi
Heating and AC repair in Biloxi, MS
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 Biloxi.
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Biloxi at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the BILOXI, MS station (about 5 miles away) show about 1,458 heating degree days and 2,754 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 11 nights at or below freezing and 52 days reaching 90°F or more. Cooling is the bigger load: air conditioners run for long stretches through the warm months, while heating is needed mainly on cooler nights and short cold spells.
How homes in Biloxi are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 76% of occupied homes in Biloxi heat mainly with electricity and 22% 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 Biloxi is 1990, and about 39% of its 23,033 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 Biloxi
- Furnace Repair (1,458 heating degree days a year)
- Heat Pump Repair (76% of homes heat with electricity)
- AC Repair (about 52 days a year at 90°F or more)
- 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 50% of occupied homes in Biloxi are owner-occupied and 50% 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
Biloxi is in Harrison County. Places within about 30 miles include Gulfport (8 mi), Pascagoula (23 mi), Gautier (17 mi), Ocean Springs (9 mi) and Long Beach (14 mi).
Other Mississippi locations
Ocean Springs (9 mi), Long Beach (14 mi), Gautier (17 mi), Canton (163 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Biloxi?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Biloxi are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Harrison County.
How do most homes in Biloxi heat?
Census survey data shows about 22% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 76% with electricity, 1% with propane and 0% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Biloxi?
NOAA normals for the BILOXI, MS station average about 11 nights a year at or below 32°F and 52 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Biloxi?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Biloxi or Harrison 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).