Heating and cooling in Winchester homes
Winchester's housing is older than Lexington's, with a median year built of 1972. In homes that age, it's common to find ductwork that has been changed over the years and rooms that heat or cool unevenly, so we look at the whole system, not just the part that failed. About 56% of Winchester homes heat with electricity and about 42% with natural gas.
| Winchester homes | Share |
|---|---|
| Heat with electricity (heat pump, electric furnace or baseboard) | 56.2% |
| Heat with natural gas | 42.2% |
| Heat with propane (LP gas) | 0.7% |
| Other fuel or none | 0.9% |
| Median year the home was built | 1972 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024 (tables B25035 and B25040). Shares are of occupied homes.
Utilities in Winchester
Kentucky Utilities provides electricity in Winchester, with Clark Energy serving parts of the surrounding county. Most natural gas service in the city is from Columbia Gas of Kentucky. Territories can vary by street, so check your bill if you're not sure.
Services in Winchester
We offer our full list of services in Winchester, at the same prices as Lexington. We work on heating and cooling equipment; we don't do duct cleaning.
- AC repair in Winchester
- Furnace repair in Winchester
- Heat pump repair and service in Winchester
- AC and heat pump installation in Winchester
- Tune-ups and maintenance in Winchester
- Indoor air quality in Winchester
- Thermostat installation in Winchester
- 24/7 emergency repair in Winchester
How pricing works in Winchester
Mention our online special and the diagnostic is $39 (regularly $79). We find the problem, explain it in plain language and give you a firm, flat-rate price before any work starts. If you approve the repair, the full $39 is credited toward it. There are no overtime fees on nights, weekends or holidays, and no travel surcharge for Winchester.
Winchester HVAC questions
Do you serve Winchester?
Yes. Winchester is one of the ten Central Kentucky cities HVAC Doctor serves regularly, along with Lexington. You get the same $39 diagnostic special (regularly $79; just mention it when you call or text), credited in full if you approve the repair, and the same flat-rate pricing as a Lexington customer.
Is there a travel fee to Winchester?
No. There's no travel surcharge anywhere in our service area, even though Winchester is about 21 miles from downtown Lexington. You get a firm, flat-rate quote before any work starts, and nights, weekends and holidays cost the same.
How quickly can you get to Winchester?
Call or text (859) 684-3259. One of the owners, Ahmad or Ammar, answers and gives you a realistic arrival time based on where we are that day. We're open 24/7, and we don't promise a time we can't keep.
What kind of heating do most Winchester homes have?
According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020–2024), about 56% of occupied homes in Winchester heat with electricity, such as a heat pump or electric furnace, and about 42% use natural gas. The median home was built in 1972. We repair and service both gas furnaces and heat pumps.
Who do I call if I smell gas in Winchester?
Leave the house first. Don't flip switches or use your phone inside. Once you're outside, call your gas utility's emergency line or 911. In Winchester, natural gas is usually supplied by Columbia Gas of Kentucky; check your bill if you're not sure. After the utility clears the house, call us and we'll check your furnace.