AC & heating repair · Arlington, Texas
AC repair and HVAC service in Arlington, TX
AC quit, heat pump struggling, or a system near the end of its life? In Arlington, 71% of homes heat with electricity[1] and half were built before 1986. Request service from HVAC contractors working here. Arlington, in Tarrant County — ZIPs 76001, 76017, 76010, 76011, 76018, 76012, 76013, 76016, 76002, 76006, 76014, 76015, 76005, counts 402,134 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The Arlington HVAC picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 402,134[2]+2.0% since 2020
- County
- Tarrant[2]
- Land area
- 95.8 sq mi[3]
- Homes heated with electricity
- 71%[1]the highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
- Homes heated with utility gas
- 26%[1]plus 1% propane/LP
- Heat & excessive-heat days, tarrant zone
- 54[4]2016–2025
- Winter-storm & freeze days, tarrant zone
- 19[4]2016–2025; heating demand and freeze-related furnace failures
- Lightning-damage reports within 10 mi
- 3[4]2016–2025; power surges damage HVAC control boards
- Damaging-wind reports within 10 mi
- 62[4]2016–2025; wind-blown debris damages outdoor condenser units
- Homes built before 2000
- 77%[1]of 153,137 housing units
- Median year built
- 1986[1]the 3rd-oldest of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
Reading the Arlington data for HVAC
Arlington is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 402,134 people (2025 estimate), up just 2.0% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 95.8 square miles holding 4,197 residents per square mile, the 3rd densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in Tarrant County, with ZIP codes 76001, 76017, 76010, 76011, 76018, 76012, 76013, 76016, 76002, 76006, 76014, 76015, 76005[3].
Only 8% of Arlington's homes were built in 2010 or later, against 77% before 2000[1] — most systems here are past any builder warranty, and older homes often keep their original ductwork.
13 ZIP codes cover Arlington — 76001 (11% of the city's land), 76017 (11% of the city's land), 76010 (9% of the city's land), 76011 (9% of the city's land), 76018 (8% of the city's land), 76012 (8% of the city's land), 76013 (8% of the city's land), 76016 (8% of the city's land), 76002 (7% of the city's land), 76006 (7% of the city's land), 76014 (6% of the city's land), 76015 (4% of the city's land), 76005 (4% of the city's land)[5].
The closest tracked neighbours are Grand Prairie (6.2 mi E), Mansfield (9.1 mi S) and Irving (14.1 mi NE)[3].
71% of occupied Arlington homes heat with electricity, 26% with utility gas and 1% with propane[1] — the highest electric share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Grand Prairie (65%), Mansfield (56%), and Irving (65%) heat electrically. Electric heat usually means one outdoor unit doing both jobs.
Tarrant County forecast zone, 2016–2025: 54 heat or excessive-heat days (latest Aug 15, 2025) and 19 winter-storm or hard-freeze days[4]. Nearby: Grand Prairie (52), Mansfield (54), and Irving (52).
Storm exposure for HVAC hardware: 3 lightning-damage reports within 10 miles; 62 damaging-wind reports within 10 miles in 2016–2025[4]. Most recent: Oct 24, 2025, 5.4 miles from the city center.
77% of Arlington's 153,137 housing units were built before 2000 and 8% since 2010[1] (pre-2000 share nearby: Grand Prairie (61%), Mansfield (35%), and Irving (72%)). Older homes often keep original ductwork.
Measured against the 15 suburbs on this site, Arlington records the highest electric-heat share (71%)[1], the lowest gas-heat share (26%)[1], the 2nd-lowest share of homes built since 2010 (8%)[1], and the 3rd-oldest housing (by median year built) (1986, tied with Irving)[1].
How air moves through a central system
How the loop runs: return duct to filter to air handler to supply ducts. A dirty filter slows everything downstream.
Arlington storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Arlington, 2016–2025: 62 damaging-wind reports and 3 lightning reports[4]. Peak: 63% in March, May, and June. Busiest year 2017 (13). Busiest month March 2017 (9). Latest: damaging-wind report, Oct 24, 2025, 9.8 mi out.
| Month | Damaging wind | Lightning | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | – | 2 |
| Mar | 20 | – | 20 |
| Apr | – | 1 | 1 |
| May | 10 | – | 10 |
| Jun | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Jul | 3 | – | 3 |
| Aug | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Sep | 4 | – | 4 |
| Oct | 3 | – | 3 |
| Nov | 2 | – | 2 |
Finding HVAC help around Arlington
AC & heating repair contractors taking requests around Arlington cover ZIP codes 76001, 76017, 76010, 76011, 76018, 76012, 76013, 76016, 76002, 76006, 76014, 76015, 76005.
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Arlington by the numbers
| Measure | Arlington | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2010 or later | 8% | 21% | 12 pts lower |
| Utility-gas heat | 26% | 42% | 15 pts lower |
| Built before 2000 | 77% | 61% | 16 pts higher |
| Electric heat | 71% | 56% | 15 pts higher |
| Damaging-wind reports (10 mi) | 62 | 60 | 2 more |
| Propane / LP heat | 1.0% | 1.0% | about the same |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1997 | 11 years older |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | Heat days | Freeze days | Lightning reports | Damaging-wind reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 54 | 19 | 3 | 62 |
| Grand Prairie 6.2 mi | 52 | 20 | 3 | 50 |
| Mansfield 9.1 mi | 54 | 19 | 3 | 40 |
| Irving 14.1 mi | 52 | 20 | 9 | 82 |
| Flower Mound 23.3 mi | 51 | 14 | 16 | 47 |
| Carrollton 23.8 mi | 51 | 14 | 13 | 80 |
| Date | Wind | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2025 | 67 mph | 5.4 mi |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 81 mph (est.) | 9.8 mi |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 61 mph | 3.2 mi |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 61 mph | 3.5 mi |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 60 mph (est.) | 4.0 mi |
| May 26, 2025 | 58 mph | 2.6 mi |
| Date | Distance |
|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | 7.7 mi |
| Aug 1, 2021 | 5.4 mi |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 5.7 mi |
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 101,176 | 71.0% | ±2,052 |
| Utility gas | 37,748 | 26.5% | ±1,401 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 1,450 | 1.0% | ±288 |
| No fuel used | 942 | 0.7% | ±268 |
| Solar energy | 627 | 0.4% | ±220 |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 260 | 0.2% | ±147 |
| Wood | 168 | 0.1% | ±104 |
| Other fuel | 65 | 0.0% | ±68 |
| Coal or coke | 19 | 0.0% | ±31 |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2,894 | 1.9% | ±478 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 10,000 | 6.5% | ±712 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 23,073 | 15.1% | ±1,328 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 25,488 | 16.6% | ±1,167 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 40,487 | 26.4% | ±1,486 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 28,289 | 18.5% | ±1,257 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 11,883 | 7.8% | ±814 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 9,356 | 6.1% | ±639 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 965 | 0.6% | ±255 |
| 1939 or earlier | 702 | 0.5% | ±228 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 153,137 |
| Detached single-family | 91,588 (60%) |
| Occupied homes | 142,455 |
| Owner-occupied | 77,387 (54%) |
| Renter-occupied | 65,068 (46%) |
| Median home value | $304,700 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Arlington's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 76001 | 11% | 100% |
| 76017 | 11% | 99% |
| 76010 | 9% | 100% |
| 76011 | 9% | 100% |
| 76018 | 8% | 100% |
| 76012 | 8% | 96% |
| 76013 | 8% | 86% |
| 76016 | 8% | 84% |
| 76002 | 7% | 100% |
| 76006 | 7% | 83% |
| 76014 | 6% | 100% |
| 76015 | 4% | 96% |
| 76005 | 4% | 100% |
Dated heat and freeze records for the TARRANT forecast zone: see the county list.
HVAC questions from Arlington homeowners
Are heat pumps common in Arlington?
71% of Arlington homes heat with electricity[1], which means a heat pump or electric resistance heat.
How old are Arlington's homes — and their HVAC systems?
The median home dates to 1986, and 8% were built in 2010 or later[1]. Your own system may have been replaced since — the outdoor unit's data plate shows when it was made.
Which Arlington ZIP codes are covered?
76001, 76017, 76010, 76011, 76018, 76012, 76013, 76016, 76002, 76006, 76014, 76015 and 1 more[5], Tarrant County. Nearby pages: Grand Prairie (6.2 mi), Mansfield (9.1 mi), and Irving (14.1 mi)[3].
A lot of Arlington homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for HVAC equipment work?
33% of Arlington's housing units were built before 1980, 7.2% before 1960[1] — the 4th-highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover. The ductwork in an older house is often original even when the equipment is not — ask for a duct leakage check with any replacement quote.
I rent in Arlington. Who arranges the repair?
46% of occupied Arlington homes are rented[1], the 4th-highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover. Tell your landlord or property manager in writing first; your lease says who arranges repairs.
Sources
- Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
- Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
- Census Gazetteer 2025
- NOAA Storm Events Database
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.