Monmouth County, New Jersey
Heating and AC repair in Long Branch, 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 Long Branch.
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Long Branch at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the LONG BRANCH-OAKHURST, NJ station show about 4,986 heating degree days and 913 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 94 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 Long Branch are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 75% of occupied homes in Long Branch heat mainly with utility gas and 20% with electricity. 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 Long Branch is 1970, and about 61% of its 15,091 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 Branch
- Furnace Repair (78% of homes heat with gas, propane or oil)
- AC Repair (about 13 days a year at 90°F or more)
- AC Replacement (median home built in 1970, 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 43% of occupied homes in Long Branch are owner-occupied and 58% 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 Branch is in Monmouth County. Places within about 30 miles include New York, NY (26 mi), Jersey City (29 mi), Elizabeth (28 mi), Bayonne (26 mi) and New Brunswick (27 mi).
Other New Jersey locations
South Amboy (20 mi), Harrison (32 mi), Union City (33 mi), Cliffside Park (36 mi), Fort Lee (38 mi), Passaic (40 mi), Englewood (41 mi), Lodi (41 mi), Bergenfield (43 mi), Morristown (43 mi), Millville (84 mi), Bridgeton (89 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Long Branch?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Long Branch are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Monmouth County.
How do most homes in Long Branch heat?
Census survey data shows about 75% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 20% with electricity, 2% with propane and 1% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Long Branch?
NOAA normals for the LONG BRANCH-OAKHURST, NJ station average about 94 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 Long Branch?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Long Branch or Monmouth 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).