What this service covers
AC repair covers everything from a tripped capacitor or clogged condensate drain to refrigerant leaks, failed compressors, and control-board faults. A proper repair visit starts with diagnostics: measuring temperatures, pressures, airflow, and electrical readings to find the root cause rather than swapping parts until something works.
Our technicians are seasoned professionals who live and work in the Charleston area. We explain what failed, why it failed, and what your options are — in plain language — before you approve anything.
Why it matters in the Lowcountry
Charleston summers are long, humid, and unforgiving. An air conditioner that limps along doesn't just leave you uncomfortable — it runs longer, costs more to operate, and dumps less humidity out of your home, which the Lowcountry climate punishes quickly.
Small faults rarely stay small. A weak capacitor stresses the compressor; a clogged drain line becomes a ceiling stain; low refrigerant slowly destroys the outdoor unit. Catching problems early is almost always the cheaper path.
Signs it’s time to call
- Warm or weak air from the vents
- The system runs constantly but the house stays muggy
- Short-cycling — the unit starts and stops every few minutes
- Ice on the refrigerant lines or indoor coil
- Water around the indoor unit or a musty smell at the vents
- Breakers tripping or unusual noises from the outdoor unit
How the visit works
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Talk to a real person
Call (843) 790-6504 — we offer call support until 9 PM, so you're never leaving a voicemail into the void.
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Full diagnostic
Your technician tests electrical components, refrigerant pressures, airflow, and drainage to isolate the true fault, then walks you through what they found.
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Clear options before work begins
You get a straightforward recommendation and estimate. If the smarter money is on replacement rather than repair, we'll say so — without pressure.
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The repair, done right
We complete the repair, verify system performance against manufacturer specifications, and leave your home the way we found it.
What affects the price
Every home is different, so we quote in writing before work begins. The main factors:
- The failed component (a capacitor is very different from a compressor)
- Refrigerant type and how much the system needs
- System age and parts availability
- Accessibility — attic air handlers and rooftop or crawl-space equipment take longer
- Whether the fault caused secondary damage that also needs correcting
Repair or replace?
If your system is under roughly ten years old and the fault is isolated, repair is usually the right call.
If the compressor or coil has failed on an older unit that uses phased-out refrigerant, replacement often costs less over the next five years than keeping the old system alive.
We give you both numbers and our honest read — the decision stays yours. Financing through Goodleap is available when replacement makes sense.
Keeping it running
- Change filters regularly — restricted airflow is behind a large share of summer breakdowns.
- Keep the outdoor unit clear of leaves, grass clippings, and shrubs.
- In our salt-air climate, an annual coil cleaning and inspection meaningfully extends equipment life.
- A maintenance plan catches weak components before they fail in August.
