Passaic County, New Jersey
HVAC repair and installation in Paterson, NJ
Paterson's older multi-family homes and mill-era buildings are mostly heated by gas boilers, with window units or ductless systems for cooling. The Passaic River has flooded low-lying neighborhoods in major storms.
Areas served include
Eastside · Riverside · Hillcrest · People's Park · Totowa section · Great Falls
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14 ZIP codes covered in Paterson
Paterson homes and their HVAC systems
The Eastside and Hillcrest have early-1900s single-family homes; Riverside and the Great Falls area have older multi-family homes; many buildings have a boiler per unit.
Local conditions that affect your system
River flooding
Low-lying areas should protect basement equipment from high water.
Multi-family systems
Separate boilers per unit need regular service and safe venting.
Licensing
New Jersey requires a Master HVACR license.
Seasons and peak demand in Paterson
Paterson summers bring highs in the mid-80s with humidity. Winters average in the 30s with snow and nor'easters. Heating runs from October into April. Many multi-family homes have shared chimneys that need liners when boilers are replaced. Window units remain common, and ductless systems are the usual cooling upgrade. Book boiler service in early fall.
Common HVAC calls in Paterson
Also available: emergency HVAC and every other HVAC service.
Paterson at a glance
- County
- Passaic County
- Utilities
- PSE&G supplies electricity and natural gas.
- Permits & licensing
- Paterson's construction code official issues permits under New Jersey's Uniform Construction Code.
- ZIP codes covered
- 07501, 07502, 07503, 07504, 07505, 07509, 07510, 07513, 07514, 07522, 07524, 07533, 07543, 07544
Paterson HVAC FAQ
My basement flooded. Can I restart my boiler?
Not until a technician inspects it. Flood water can damage the burner, controls and gas valve.
How do I verify a New Jersey HVAC license?
Use the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs license verification under the HVACR board.
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