HVAC reference data
A practical, source-backed reference for homeowners, writers, property professionals, and anyone looking for clear context on the systems that keep homes comfortable. Updated October 6, 2026.
What this page covers
Heating and cooling decisions affect comfort, energy use, and the people who keep systems running. This page brings together the most useful current figures we could verify from the U.S. Energy Information Administration and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The Missouri figures are especially relevant to homeowners and property managers across Southeast Missouri. National figures provide wider context. Every statistic below names its source, data year, and a direct link to the underlying record.
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That equals an estimated 2.31 million of Missouri’s 2.43 million occupied homes.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey, Missouri air-conditioning highlights. Final data release: March 2023. ↗83%
The estimate represents about 2.01 million occupied homes. EIA includes central heat pumps in this category.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey, Missouri air-conditioning highlights. Final data release: March 2023. ↗81%
That is an estimated 1.98 million occupied homes, showing how common supplemental airflow is across the state.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey, Missouri air-conditioning highlights. Final data release: March 2023. ↗89%
EIA estimates 109.51 million of 123.53 million occupied U.S. homes used air-conditioning equipment.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey, U.S. air-conditioning highlights. Final data release: March 2023. ↗52%
EIA reports these two seasonal uses account for more than half of a typical U.S. household’s annual energy consumption.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Use of energy in homes. Data year: 2020. Accessed October 2026. ↗254 billion kWh
That was about 19% of all electricity consumed in U.S. homes that year.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, How much electricity is used for air conditioning in the United States? Data year: 2020. Accessed October 2026. ↗440,900
The Bureau of Labor Statistics also reports that 68% worked for plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Employment year: 2025. Last modified: August 27, 2026. ↗11%
BLS projects about 40,600 openings each year, on average, across that decade.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Projection period: 2025 to 2035. Last modified: August 27, 2026. ↗Methodology and sources
This is a curated reference, not a survey of every HVAC statistic available. We used public information from primary U.S. government sources, prioritizing directly measured household and workforce data over promotional estimates.
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Suggested citation: Ace Construction, Heating & Cooling LLC. “HVAC Statistics: Missouri & U.S. Home Heating and Cooling Data.” Updated October 6, 2026. https://aceconstructionheatingandcooling.com/hvac-statistics
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