HVAC Repair in Charleston, SC29422
Arctic Air Heating & Cooling dispatches licensed, insured heating and air conditioning technicians toCharleston and the 29422 ZIP code 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Target response time in this service zone: 2-4 hours.
Whether the complaint is weak airflow upstairs, a furnace that will not stay lit, or an outdoor unit that hums but never starts, the process is the same — a proper diagnostic, a written price, then the repair.
Talk to a live dispatcher in Charleston
Serving 29422 and Charleston County — no phone trees, no callback waiting.
- 2-4 hours target response time in this service zone
- Written diagnostic report with photos of what we found
- We repair what can be repaired — no forced replacement upsell
- Workmanship warranty on every job we complete
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- Licensed & Insured Technicians
- Background-Checked Crews
- Upfront Flat-Rate Pricing
- Same-Day & Next-Day Service
- No Overtime Charges
- All Work Warrantied
The Charleston29422 calls we answer most often
If your system is doing any of the following, it is worth a diagnostic before the fault gets more expensive.
Musty or burnt smell the first time the system runs
Heat pump stuck blowing cold air in heating mode
No cool air, or air that is barely cooler than the room
Refrigerant leak at a flare or coil connection
Pilot light or hot surface igniter failing repeatedly
Skyrocketing utility bills with no change in usage
Heating and air conditioning service built around Charleston
Long humid cooling seasons with coastal salt exposure that shortens condenser life without regular maintenance. Across the 29422 area that translates into a steady stream of failed capacitors, clogged filters, dying blower motors and refrigerant leaks — most of which we can diagnose and repair in one visit.
In the 29422 area we see a lot of attic-mounted air handlers. Attic heat soak in summer and cold-soak in winter both shorten component life and make insulation checks part of a proper diagnosis.
The busiest week of our year in Charleston is the first stretch of sustained april weather. Systems that idled all season fail in clusters.
Typical Charleston service pricing
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic / service call | $71 – $143 |
| Capacitor replacement | $171 – $399 |
| Contactor replacement | $181 – $428 |
| Refrigerant leak repair + recharge | $304 – $855 |
| Blower motor replacement | $428 – $903 |
| Compressor replacement | $1,330 – $2,755 |
| Hot surface igniter / flame sensor | $152 – $380 |
| Furnace control board | $361 – $808 |
| Condensate drain / float switch | $124 – $323 |
| Thermostat install (wired or smart) | $143 – $428 |
| Duct cleaning (whole home) | $361 – $855 |
| Full system replacement (installed) | $5,700 – $12,350 |
Market ranges reported for Charleston, SC and the wider Southeast region. Your flat-rate quote is confirmed on site before any work begins.
Services available in 29422
Residential and light commercial, all major brands, all hours.
Air Conditioning Repair in Charleston
Diagnosis and repair for central air conditioners, heat pumps in cooling mode, ductless mini-splits and packaged rooftop units.
Furnace Repair in Charleston
Gas, propane, oil and electric furnace troubleshooting and repair.
HVAC Installation & Replacement in Charleston
Full system replacement and new construction installs with a Manual J load calculation so the equipment is actually sized for your home.
Heat Pump Repair & Service in Charleston
Heat pump diagnosis and repair for both heating and cooling operation, including cold-climate units, defrost board failures, reversing valve problems, auxiliary heat strip faults and refrigerant charge issues.
24/7 Emergency HVAC Repair in Charleston
Around-the-clock response for no-heat in freezing weather, total AC failure during a heat wave, gas smells, carbon monoxide alarms, water flooding from the indoor unit and complete system shutdowns.
Air Duct Cleaning & Sealing in Charleston
Whole-home duct cleaning and aeroseal-style duct sealing to recover lost airflow, reduce dust and lower the load on your equipment.
HVAC Maintenance & Tune-Up in Charleston
Seasonal precision tune-ups that catch failing components before they strand you.
Commercial HVAC Service in Charleston
Service for light commercial and commercial properties including rooftop packaged units, VRF and VRV systems, split systems, make-up air units and building automation controls.
What happens when you call
No forms, no waiting for a callback window. One phone call starts the whole process.
- Step 1: Call the dispatch lineYou reach a live dispatcher, not a recording. They confirm your address, the symptom you are seeing and how urgent it is.
- Step 2: Get matched to the nearest licensed techDispatch routes your job to the closest available licensed technician who already carries the common parts for your equipment.
- Step 3: On-site diagnosis with a flat quoteThe tech tests the system, shows you what failed and gives you a written flat-rate price before any work starts.
- Step 4: Approved repair, same visit when possibleMost repairs are finished on the first visit. If a part has to be ordered you get a firm return window, not a maybe.
Servicing Charleston and Charleston County
Our 29422 coverage zone centres on Charleston and extends to the surrounding communities listed below. Every technician dispatched into this area is licensed, insured and background-checked, and every job carries a workmanship warranty.
What Charleston homeowners say
“New ductless install, clean work, and they actually did a load calculation instead of just matching the old unit size.”
— Kevin M., verified Charleston customer
“The technician showed me photos of the corroded coil and explained the whole thing without talking down to me.”
— Robert L., verified Charleston customer
Charleston29422 HVAC questions, answered
What brands do you service in Charleston?
All of them. Our 29422 technicians are trained on York, Daikin, Carrier, Trane and essentially every other residential brand sold in South Carolina, including discontinued lines. We keep a broad parts catalogue on the trucks for exactly that reason.
Do you charge extra for nights, weekends or holidays?
No. Our pricing in South Carolina is the same at 2am on a holiday as it is at 2pm on a Tuesday. Emergency calls are dispatched the same way as scheduled calls and carry no overtime premium.
What does a new system cost in Charleston?
A complete residential replacement in the 29422 area generally lands between $6,000 and $13,000 installed, depending on capacity, efficiency rating and how much ductwork has to be modified. We always perform a Manual J load calculation first, because an oversized unit costs more to buy and runs worse than a correctly sized one.
How often should I change my filter in 29422?
Monthly inspection and replacement every 60 to 90 days is the baseline. Homes in Charleston with pets, ongoing construction nearby, or a high-MERV filter in an undersized return should move to monthly changes. A loaded filter is the single most common cause of frozen coils and failed blower motors.
Can you give me a price over the phone?
We can give you realistic ranges — and this page lists the ones homeowners in Charleston see most often — but a firm price needs eyes on the equipment. Any company that quotes a final number without seeing the unit is usually quoting low to get through the door.
Is my system low on refrigerant, or is it leaking?
Refrigerant does not get "used up" the way fuel does. If your charge is low, there is a leak somewhere — usually at a flare connection, a schrader core or the evaporator coil. We locate and repair the leak rather than simply topping up the charge, because a top-up alone will fail again.
HVAC service near Charleston, SC
We also cover these South Carolina communities with the same 24/7 dispatch line.
Need HVAC help in Charleston 29422?
Whatever the make — York, Daikin, Carrier or anything else — call (866) 548-3173. Our crews in the 29422 area service all major residential and light commercial brands.
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