Wartrace sits east of Shelbyville in Bedford County, a historic railroad town known as the “Cradle of the Tennessee Walking Horse.” Its compact downtown grew up along the tracks, and the country around it is farms, horse barns and homes set back on long drives.
That mix shapes the heating and air work here. In-town homes are often older, with ductwork retrofitted under the floor. Out in the county, houses are spread out, many are all-electric on heat pumps, and some have gas or propane furnaces where there’s no gas line.
Heating & cooling in Wartrace
What Wartrace homes ask of a system.
All-electric farmhouses
Rural homes around Wartrace frequently heat with a heat pump and backup strips. Getting the auxiliary heat set up right on the thermostat keeps winter bills in check.
Crawl spaces under old floors
Older houses usually have ducts in a crawl space, where a disconnected or crushed run can blow paid-for air under the house.
Duck River Electric territory
Much of rural Bedford County, including the countryside around Wartrace, is served by Duck River Electric Membership Corporation.
Barns, shops and add-ons
Outbuildings and additions often end up with their own system or a long duct run. Each one needs to be sized for what it is.
Wartrace questions
Asked in Wartrace.
Does Redeemer Heating and Air come out to Wartrace?
Wartrace is in Bedford County, close to Redeemer’s Shelbyville base, and within the county the company serves. Call or text (931) 224-8403 to set up a visit.
My Wartrace farmhouse is all-electric. Is a heat pump the right choice?
Usually, yes. Heat pumps are the most efficient electric heat for a Middle Tennessee winter, with backup strips for the coldest nights. Older, drafty houses benefit from duct and air-sealing work so the heat pump isn’t fighting the house.
Why does my heat pump run on emergency heat so much?
If the thermostat shows auxiliary or emergency heat often in mild weather, the heat pump may be low on refrigerant, failing to defrost, or the thermostat may be configured wrong. Strip heat is expensive, so it’s worth a service call.
Nearby
Also serving nearby.
Smell gas? Leave the house, don’t flip switches, and call your gas utility or 911 from outside. CO alarm sounding? Get everyone out and call 911. No heat in a freeze? Call, and never use an oven or grill indoors for heat.
