Jim Wells County, Texas
Heating and AC repair in Alice, TX
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 Alice.
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Alice at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the ALICE, TX station show about 769 heating degree days and 4,071 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 4 nights at or below freezing and 144 days reaching 90°F or more. Cooling dominates: air conditioners may run for most of the year, and heating is needed only occasionally.
How homes in Alice are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 72% of occupied homes in Alice heat mainly with electricity and 26% 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 Alice is 1974, and about 64% of its 7,016 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 Alice
- Furnace Repair (769 heating degree days a year)
- Heat Pump Repair (72% of homes heat with electricity)
- AC Repair (about 144 days a year at 90°F or more)
- AC Replacement (median home built in 1974, 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 58% of occupied homes in Alice are owner-occupied and 43% 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
Alice is in Jim Wells County. Places within about 30 miles include Kingsville (21 mi), Robstown (24 mi), Mathis (28 mi), San Diego (11 mi) and Bishop (20 mi).
Other Texas locations
Kingsville (21 mi), Portland (46 mi), Pharr (110 mi), Lockhart (148 mi), Bay City (154 mi), Eagle Pass (161 mi), Fulshear (188 mi), Harker Heights (229 mi), Groves (293 mi), Palestine (312 mi), Burleson (332 mi), Duncanville (345 mi), Fate (373 mi), The Colony (375 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Alice?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Alice are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Jim Wells County.
How do most homes in Alice heat?
Census survey data shows about 26% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 72% with electricity, 2% with propane and 0% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Alice?
NOAA normals for the ALICE, TX station average about 4 nights a year at or below 32°F and 144 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Alice?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Alice or Jim Wells 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).