Aurora is in Lawrence County, one of the three Missouri counties at the heart of Heat and Air by Tim’s service area. The town grew up in the mining boom of the late 1800s, and its downtown and the streets around it still hold houses from that era, many of them heated and cooled with systems added decades after they were built.
Outside town, Lawrence County is farm and acreage country. Many of those homes run heat pumps or propane furnaces instead of natural gas, and service calls often mean longer drives and systems that have to keep going through a hard freeze.
What we see around Aurora
Heat pumps on acreage
All-electric homes on rural lines rely on heat pumps with electric backup. A good fall check makes sure the backup heat works before you need it.
Propane furnaces
Propane heat needs the same safety attention as natural gas: venting, burners, flame sensor and heat exchanger.
Older town homes
Houses near downtown with ductwork added after the fact often have uneven rooms and leaky runs.
Aurora at a glance
Local conditions.
- Weather
- Hot, humid summers and cold snaps in winter. Ice storms can take out power for days on rural lines.
- Fuel
- Natural gas in town; propane and all-electric heat pumps are common in the country.
- Utilities
- Electric service varies by address in and around Aurora, from city service to rural co-ops. Your bill shows who to call.
Questions from Aurora
Aurora HVAC questions.
Smell gas? Leave the house without flipping switches and call your gas utility or 911 from outside. CO alarm? Get everyone out and call 911. Never heat the house with an oven, grill or generator.
Does Heat and Air by Tim come out to Aurora?
Yes. Aurora and Lawrence County are among the areas listed for Heat and Air by Tim. Call 417-592-1843 to set up a visit.
Nearby towns such as Mount Vernon and Pierce City are in the same part of the service area.
What should I do if my furnace quits on a freezing night out in the county?
Call 417-592-1843. While you wait, close off unused rooms, keep doors shut and use blankets. If you have a working space heater, use it as its maker directs, with clearance from anything that can burn.
Never use an oven, a grill, a camp stove or a generator indoors for heat. They can fill the house with carbon monoxide.
Is dual fuel worth it for a propane home near Aurora?
Often, yes. A heat pump handles most of the heating season on electricity, and the propane furnace takes over only when it is very cold, which can cut propane use a lot.
Whether it pays off depends on your propane and electric rates and how the house is built. An honest quote should show both.