Harrison County, Mississippi
Heating and AC repair in Long Beach, 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 Long Beach.
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Long Beach at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the GULFPORT NAVAL CTR, MS station show about 1,430 heating degree days and 2,694 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 13 nights at or below freezing and 44 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 Long Beach are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 66% of occupied homes in Long Beach heat mainly with electricity and 31% 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 Long Beach is 1986, and about 43% of its 7,785 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 Long Beach
- Furnace Repair (1,430 heating degree days a year)
- Heat Pump Repair (66% of homes heat with electricity)
- AC Repair (about 44 days a year at 90°F or more)
- AC Replacement (median home built in 1986, 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 Long Beach 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
Long Beach is in Harrison County. Places within about 30 miles include Gulfport (7 mi), Biloxi (14 mi), Ocean Springs (23 mi), D'Iberville (17 mi) and Bay St. Louis (12 mi).
Other Mississippi locations
Biloxi (14 mi), Ocean Springs (23 mi), Gautier (30 mi), Canton (163 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Long Beach?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Long Beach are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Harrison County.
How do most homes in Long Beach heat?
Census survey data shows about 31% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 66% with electricity, 2% with propane and 0% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Long Beach?
NOAA normals for the GULFPORT NAVAL CTR, MS station average about 13 nights a year at or below 32°F and 44 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Long Beach?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Long Beach 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).