King County, Washington
Heating and AC repair in Kent, WA
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 Kent.
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Kent at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the KENT, WA station show about 4,369 heating degree days and 285 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 39 nights at or below freezing and 4 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 Kent are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 56% of occupied homes in Kent heat mainly with electricity and 40% 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 Kent is 1985, and about 39% of its 49,652 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 Kent
- Furnace Repair (42% of homes heat with gas, propane or oil)
- Heat Pump Repair (56% of homes heat with electricity)
- AC Repair (285 cooling degree days a year)
- AC Replacement (median home built in 1985, 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 57% of occupied homes in Kent 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
Kent is in King County. Places within about 30 miles include Seattle (17 mi), Tacoma (15 mi), Bellevue (15 mi), Renton (6 mi) and Federal Way (8 mi).
Other Washington locations
Edmonds (30 mi), Arlington (54 mi), West Richland (153 mi), Richland (158 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Kent?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Kent are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in King County.
How do most homes in Kent heat?
Census survey data shows about 40% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 56% with electricity, 2% with propane and 0% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Kent?
NOAA normals for the KENT, WA station average about 39 nights a year at or below 32°F and 4 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Kent?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Kent or King 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).