Hudson County, New Jersey
Heating and AC repair in Harrison, NJ
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 Harrison.
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Harrison at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the HARRISON, NJ station show about 4,896 heating degree days and 1,219 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 82 nights at or below freezing and 31 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 Harrison are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 54% of occupied homes in Harrison heat mainly with utility gas, 37% with electricity and 7% 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.
Housing age and HVAC systems
The median year built for housing in Harrison is 1990, and about 45% of its 10,062 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 Harrison
- Furnace Repair (62% of homes heat with gas, propane or oil)
- Heat Pump Repair (37% of homes heat with electricity)
- AC Repair (about 31 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 21% of occupied homes in Harrison are owner-occupied and 79% 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
Harrison is in Hudson County. Places within about 30 miles include New York, NY (13 mi), Newark (2 mi), Jersey City (5 mi), Yonkers, NY (20 mi) and Paterson (12 mi).
Other New Jersey locations
Union City (7 mi), Passaic (8 mi), Cliffside Park (10 mi), Lodi (10 mi), Fort Lee (12 mi), Englewood (14 mi), Bergenfield (15 mi), Morristown (17 mi), South Amboy (19 mi), Long Branch (32 mi), Millville (105 mi), Bridgeton (107 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Harrison?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Harrison are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Hudson County.
How do most homes in Harrison heat?
Census survey data shows about 54% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 37% with electricity, 7% with propane and 1% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Harrison?
NOAA normals for the HARRISON, NJ station average about 82 nights a year at or below 32°F and 31 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Harrison?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Harrison or Hudson 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).