HVAC Repair in Prattville, AL
Homes here need heat from November through March and cooling from May through September. If your system quits, tell us what it's doing and a licensed contractor who covers Autauga County will get in touch.
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Ten months a year, one system or the other is running
Prattville homes need cooling from May through September and heat from November through March. That leaves only a couple of months when the system gets to rest. Summer afternoons average 91°F, and the condenser and compressor outside carry that load for five straight months. Winter nights average 37°F from December through February, and 57.6% of homes here heat with electricity, so a heat pump or electric furnace is doing that work.
Autauga County has logged 34 damaging wind events over the past ten years. Wind like that can knock a condenser's fan out of balance or drive debris into the outdoor coil. Power loss is the other risk. In Alabama, 18% of households went at least 24 hours without power in 2024. Most systems come back on their own once power returns, but one that was already struggling before the outage often shows it again after.
- 5 months
- November through March, your system heats
- 5 months
- May through September, it cools
- 37°F
- the average winter night it heats against
- 91°F
- the average summer afternoon it cools against
NOAA nClimDiv, 1991–2020 normals
Alabama requires HVAC contractors to hold a state license.
The Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors issues that license, and it means the state tested the contractor and keeps a record of them on file. The license belongs to the contractor, not to any single job, so the same license covers this repair whether it is a small fix or a full system replacement.
For a repair job, that license is what stands behind the person working on your heating and cooling system. Because Alabama licenses at the contractor level, the state's own test and record are the protection here, not a separate check tied to this particular repair.
Source: Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors
- Why is my heat not working?
- Most often it is the thermostat, the power to the furnace, or the igniter. Check that the thermostat is set to heat and the temperature is above room temperature, and check that the furnace switch and breaker are both on. If your furnace has a standing pilot, look for the small flame. Many newer furnaces use an igniter instead, and when that fails the furnace will not light at all. If the furnace runs but no warm air comes out, the filter may be blocked. A contractor can test the igniter, the flame sensor, and the gas valve to find which part failed.
- Why is my system running but not cooling the house?
- The system is moving air, but something is stopping it from removing heat. A dirty filter is the first thing to check, since it blocks airflow across the coil and can cause the coil to freeze. If the outdoor unit's coil is dirty or the fan is not spinning, the system cannot release the heat it pulls from inside the house. Low refrigerant from a leak is another cause, and that is not something you can check yourself. A contractor can measure refrigerant pressure and check the coils to find the cause.
- What can I check before calling for HVAC repair?
- Start with the thermostat. Make sure it is set correctly and has power, since dead batteries stop a lot of systems cold. Next check the breaker or switch for the furnace or air handler, and check the outdoor breaker for the condenser too. Look at the filter and replace it if it is dirty, since a blocked filter causes both heating and cooling problems. If the outdoor unit is covered in leaves or debris after a storm, clear it away. If none of that fixes it, a contractor licensed by the Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors can diagnose what is left.