Standard Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
Birmingham, Alabama 35233
Eighty-six years of HVAC service from 8th Street South.
About
Standard Heating, Cooling & Plumbing has worked Birmingham HVAC calls since 1939, which puts the firm at over 85 years of continuous local service. The 8th Street South shop has anchored the business across that span and remains the dispatch base today.
The company has grown beyond strict HVAC into plumbing and generator work under the same roof. AC and furnace repair and installation are still core services, alongside water heater repair, drain cleaning, and water line repair. Heat pumps are handled both for repair and full installation.
A 24/7 emergency line covers after-hours calls. Saturday hours from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM make it easier to schedule weekend service without paying emergency rates.
Services
- Repair and replace air conditioning
- Install heat pumps and furnaces
- Service residential generators
- Repair tank water heaters
- Clean drains and repair water lines
- Run 24/7 emergency dispatch
Service Area
Serving Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Pelham, Bessemer, Trussville.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has Standard Heating been in Birmingham?
Standard Heating, Cooling & Plumbing has worked Birmingham since 1939, putting the firm at over 85 years of continuous local operation. That history is one of the longest of any HVAC contractor in the metro. The 8th Street South location has anchored the business throughout that span.
Does Standard Heating do plumbing?
Standard Heating, Cooling & Plumbing has expanded beyond pure HVAC into plumbing services. That covers water heater repair and replacement, drain cleaning, and water line repair. Customers can use the company for both AC service and plumbing under one phone number, which simplifies scheduling.
Is Standard Heating available 24 hours a day?
Standard Heating, Cooling & Plumbing operates a 24/7 emergency line for situations that can't wait for normal hours. That covers conditions like AC failures during summer heat waves, no-heat calls in winter, and major plumbing leaks. Standard scheduled service runs Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Does Standard Heating install generators?
Standard Heating, Cooling & Plumbing installs and services residential generators in addition to its HVAC and plumbing work. That includes selecting a generator sized to the home's load, coordinating gas line and electrical work, and integrating the unit with a transfer switch. The 24/7 line also covers existing generator service calls.
What heating systems does Standard work on?
Standard Heating, Cooling & Plumbing services and installs furnaces, heat pumps, and full split heating systems. That covers gas furnaces, electric heat pumps, and dual-fuel setups common in Birmingham's mixed climate. Heat pump installation is a frequent request as homeowners replace older systems with more efficient equipment.
Where is Standard Heating located in Birmingham?
Standard Heating, Cooling & Plumbing operates from 520 8th Street South in Birmingham. That central location keeps trucks close to downtown, Southside, and Highland Avenue neighborhoods, with quick interstate access to outlying suburbs. The 8th Street South office handles dispatch and customer service.
Contact Information
Address: 520 8th Street South, Birmingham, AL
Phone: (205) 386-4001