Common problems
- AC blowing warm air
- Boiler making banging or gurgling noises
- System short-cycling
Services
- Central AC repair
- Heat pump and mini-split service
- Seasonal tune-ups
Safety first: If you smell gas or your carbon monoxide alarm goes off, get everyone outside and call 911 or your gas utility.
Get connected
Online requests are coming soon. For now, Call 1-844-31-HOME-5(844) 314-6635 and we will connect you with an independent local company.
When it is time for a pro
You may want a heating and cooling company if you notice any of these:
- Boiler making banging or gurgling noises
- System short-cycling
- High energy bills without explanation
The local picture in Jersey City
Much of Jersey City has combined sewers, so heavy rain can flood streets and back up into basements. Jersey City has its own rent control ordinance, and landlords carry many repair duties under state and city housing codes.
Hurricane Sandy in 2012 pushed the Hudson into downtown streets and basements, and parts of the waterfront sit in FEMA flood zones. In larger walk-ups the heat may be central and run by the building, so renters should report heat problems to the landlord or super first.
Humidity is a summer problem here, and an AC that is oversized or low on refrigerant can leave the house cool but clammy. Downtown Jersey City around Hamilton Park and Van Vorst Park is lined with 19th-century brick and brownstone row houses.
Who handles what in Jersey City
New Jersey licenses HVACR contractors through the State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors. Replacing a furnace, boiler or central air system usually needs a mechanical permit from the city's Division of Construction Code, which the installer normally pulls.
How the connection works
- Call or use the form and describe the problem.
- A local heating and cooling company who works in Jersey City gets your request.
- The two of you settle on a time and a price, or you walk away.
What to have ready
Check and photograph the filter before the visit.
Questions from Jersey City residents
Is my neighborhood in Jersey City covered?
Most likely. We cover McGinley Square, Downtown, The Heights and Journal Square and other parts of Jersey City, across 07302, 07304, 07305, 07306, 07307 and others. If no one is available, you will hear that from us up front.
Should I repair or replace my furnace?
Age, repair cost and efficiency all matter. A tech can walk you through the numbers, and it is reasonable to ask for a second opinion on a big replacement.
How often should I change the filter?
Every one to three months for most homes, more often with pets or allergies. A clogged filter strains the system.
Should I repair or replace my system?
It depends on age, repair cost and how well it works. Ask for both options in writing, including efficiency and any rebates, and compare.
Whatever the job, the more detail you share up front, the smoother the first visit tends to go.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Jersey City, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 07302, 07304, 07305, 07306, 07307, 07310, 07311
HobokenBayonneKearnyUnion CitySecaucusHarrisonNewarkWest New YorkNorth ArlingtonGuttenbergEast RutherfordNew York CityElizabethRutherfordFairviewEast OrangeCliffside ParkRidgefieldEdgewaterLittle FerryWood-RidgePalisades ParkWallingtonRidgefield ParkHasbrouck HeightsPassaicLindenFort LeeRoselleRoselle Park
Other services in Jersey City
Appliance RepairElectricalGarage DoorLocksmithPest ControlPlumbingRoofingWater Heater
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