HVAC Repair in Leesville, LA
Homes here need heat from November through March and cooling from May through October. If your system quits, tell us what it's doing and a licensed contractor who covers Vernon Parish will get in touch.
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Eleven months of work, most years, for your system in Vernon Parish
Your system barely gets a break here. Cooling runs May through October against afternoons that hit 92°F, then heat takes over November through March on nights averaging 40°F. That is eleven months of the year with the compressor or the heat exchanger doing something, and only a short stretch in between to rest.
Most homes here heat with electricity, so a power outage means no heat at all, not just a quieter house. That matters in Vernon Parish. Louisiana saw 49% of households lose power for 24 hours or more in 2024, and the parish has logged 39 damaging wind events over the past ten years. Wind that strong can knock loose an outdoor unit's wiring or connections, and when the power comes back, the system needs to start up clean or it will not run at all.
- 5 months
- November through March, your system heats
- 6 months
- May through October, it cools
- 40°F
- the average winter night it heats against
- 92°F
- the average summer afternoon it cools against
NOAA nClimDiv, 1991–2020 normals
Louisiana requires HVAC contractors to hold a state license.
The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors tests contractors before they can hold this license, and it keeps a record of who holds one. The license covers the contractor as a business, not each job that contractor takes on.
For a repair on your heating and cooling system, that license is what stands behind the person doing the work. It is the state's word that the contractor was tested and is on record, not a guarantee about any one repair.
Source: Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors
- Why is my heat not working?
- Most of the time it comes down to power, fuel, or airflow. If you heat with electricity, check the breaker first since a tripped one is the most common cause. Check the thermostat is set to heat and the temperature is above room temperature. If the furnace runs but no warm air comes out, or it shuts off after a few minutes, that points to something like a dirty filter, a flame sensor, or an igniter, and a contractor will need to look at it.
- Why is my system running but not cooling the house?
- The system is moving air but not cooling it, which usually means low refrigerant, a frozen coil, or a problem outside at the condenser. Check the outdoor unit first. If the coils are covered in ice, turn the system off and let it thaw before anyone works on it, running it iced up can damage the compressor. Also check the filter, since a clogged one restricts airflow enough to stop cooling even when everything else works. If the filter is clean and there is no ice, the system likely needs refrigerant or a repair a contractor will need to diagnose.
- What can I check before calling for HVAC repair?
- Start with the thermostat. Make sure it is set to heat or cool as needed, the temperature is set correctly, and the batteries are not dead. Next check the breaker box for a tripped breaker, especially after a storm. Check the air filter and replace it if it is dirty, since a clogged filter causes both heating and cooling problems. If the outdoor unit is covered in debris or the vents inside are blocked by furniture or rugs, clear them. If the system still is not working after that, a contractor will need to diagnose it directly.