Neosho calls itself the City of Springs, and the historic square, Big Spring Park and the streets around them hold some of the oldest houses in Newton County. Many were built for heat from a stove or a floor furnace and have had central heating and air added since, sometimes more than once.
Away from the square, Neosho spreads into newer subdivisions, the area around Crowder College, and rural homes where an all-electric heat pump or a propane furnace is the norm. Each comes with its own questions, from duct design in an old house to keeping a heat pump comfortable on a January night.
What we see in Neosho homes
Heat pumps on all-electric homes
Outside town, many houses heat with heat pumps and electric backup. Done right, they are efficient through most of our winters; a failing backup strip shows up fast in a cold snap.
Propane furnaces in the country
Rural homes without natural gas often run propane furnaces, which need the same safety checks as gas: burners, flame sensor, venting and heat exchanger.
Old floor-furnace houses
Homes near the square that started with a floor furnace or wall heater may have ductwork that was squeezed in later. Ductwork improvements make a real difference.
Home warranty calls
If your warranty company sends a contractor, ask about Heat and Air by Tim; he works with home warranty companies.
Neosho at a glance
Local conditions.
- Weather
- Hot, humid summers, winter cold snaps and ice storms, and spring storms that can knock out power. A system that is maintained is far less likely to fail on the worst day.
- Utilities
- Neosho-area homes are served by Liberty or, in many rural areas, by New-Mac Electric Cooperative. Check your bill to see who serves you.
- Fuel
- Natural gas in town; propane or all-electric heat pumps are common outside it.
Questions from Neosho
Neosho 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 serve Neosho?
Yes. Neosho and the surrounding Newton County area are part of the service area, and the company’s Facebook page lists Neosho, MO. Call 417-592-1843.
Service also reaches nearby towns such as Seneca, Granby and Diamond.
Is a heat pump a good choice for a country home near Neosho?
For many homes, yes. Southwest Missouri winters are mild enough that a modern heat pump handles most of the heating season efficiently, with electric strips or a furnace as backup on the coldest nights.
Homes on propane often pair a heat pump with the existing propane furnace (a dual-fuel setup), so the heat pump does most of the work and the furnace covers deep cold.
My propane furnace smells like gas. What should I do?
Get everyone out of the house without flipping switches or using anything that could spark. From outside, call your propane supplier or 911.
Once the leak is found and made safe, call 417-592-1843 to have the furnace checked and repaired.