Find HVAC service in Philadelphia

Rules and utilities worth knowing

Natural gas in Philadelphia comes from Philadelphia Gas Works. Electricity comes from PECO. If you ever smell gas, leave the building and call the gas utility from outside. Philadelphia requires contractors to hold a city contractor license from the Department of Licenses and Inspections, on top of state home improvement registration.

What Philadelphia housing means for HVAC service

Trinity houses, three stories with one room per floor and a winding stair, are common in Society Hill, Queen Village and around Rittenhouse Square. Fishtown and Northern Liberties have seen many old rows renovated or replaced with new construction since the 2000s.

Summers are hot and humid, and the city usually sees a string of days above 90 degrees each year. Older buildings often heat with steam or hot water radiators fed by a boiler, while cooling comes from window units. Banging pipes and cold radiators are classic service calls.

Humidity is a summer problem here, and an AC that is oversized or low on refrigerant can leave the house cool but clammy. Philadelphia is a city of row houses, and they make up most of its housing, from tiny trinities to wide porch-front rows.

Get ready for the call

Swap in a clean filter before the visit. Sometimes that alone changes the diagnosis.

When it is time for a pro

Here is what Philadelphia callers mention most:

• AC blowing warm air
• Boiler making banging or gurgling noises
• System short-cycling

From call to visit

1. Share your ZIP code and what you are seeing.
2. A local heating and cooling company who works in Philadelphia gets your request.
3. They confirm timing, price and any fees with you directly.