HVAC Repair in Meridian, MS
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 Lauderdale County will get in touch.
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Ten months of work a year, then a storm knocks the power out
Your system runs almost year round here. Heat from November through March, cooling from May through September, only a couple of months where it can rest. Summer afternoons averaging 90°F push the compressor hard, and winter nights near 37°F mean the heat runs in short, frequent bursts most nights all season.
Most homes in this area heat with electricity, so when the power goes out, the heat goes with it. Almost a third of Mississippi households lost power for at least 24 hours in 2024, and this area has logged 126 damaging wind events and 4 winter storms over the past ten years. A system that loses power and comes back on does not always start up clean. If your furnace or air conditioner will not respond after an outage, or it is running rough after a storm, that is worth a look before the next hot or cold stretch hits.
- 5 months
- November through March, your system heats
- 5 months
- May through September, it cools
- 37°F
- the average winter night it heats against
- 90°F
- the average summer afternoon it cools against
NOAA nClimDiv, 1991–2020 normals
Mississippi requires HVAC contractors to hold a state license.
The license is held by the contractor, not issued job by job. That means the state tested this contractor before letting them take work under their name, and the State Board of Contractors keeps a record of who they are. It does not mean the board signs off on each repair that gets done.
For a repair to a heating and cooling system, that license is what stands behind the person doing the work. Mississippi's rule puts the credential on the contractor's name, so the record the board keeps is tied to who they are, not to this particular repair.
Source: Mississippi State Board of Contractors
- Why is my heat not working?
- Most of the time it comes down to power, gas, or airflow. Check that the thermostat is set to heat and the temperature is above room temperature, then check the breaker for the furnace or air handler. If you heat with electricity, a tripped breaker or a bad heating element will stop the system cold. Gas furnaces need power too, so a dead breaker will shut one down even though gas is still flowing. If the breaker is fine and the thermostat is calling for heat but nothing happens, a contractor needs to look at the igniter, the gas valve, or the electrical connections.
- Why is my system running but not cooling the house?
- If air is moving but it is not cold, check the air filter first. A clogged filter chokes the airflow across the coil, and the coil can ice over so the air coming out feels weak or warm even though the system is running. Check the outdoor unit too. If the outdoor fan is not spinning or the unit is covered in debris, the heat has nowhere to go and the house will not cool down. If the filter is clean and the outdoor unit looks normal, the system likely needs a contractor to check the refrigerant charge.
- What can I check before calling for HVAC repair?
- Start with the thermostat. Make sure it is set to the right mode, the temperature is set past the room temperature, and it has fresh batteries if it uses them. Next check the breaker panel for a tripped breaker on the furnace, air handler, or outdoor unit. Check the air filter and replace it if it looks gray or packed with dust, since a blocked filter can cause both weak heating and weak cooling. If the system still is not working after these checks, a contractor can diagnose what is left.