58 AC Repair Contractors in Columbia, SC
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Call Dad
“All reviewers assign 5 stars, with technicians named in every visible review: Matt, Robert, Mackenzie, Parker, and James Magana. Customers consistently mention…”
ARS / Rescue Rooter
“Every reviewer who awarded a 5-star rating named the specific technician who served them, with Tyler Thomas receiving explicit commendation for advocacy and…”
All AC Repair Contractors (58 total)
Carolina Comfort, Inc.
“With 1,085 reviews holding a 4.9-star average, customers consistently praise the company for honest…”
Kaminer Heating and Cooling
“Across 1,032 reviews, technicians Billy and Jonathan earn repeated mention for thorough diagnostics and…”
Stoudenmire Heating & Air Conditioning
“Every one of the five visible five-star reviews names a specific technician, with Nick, Robbie, Jordan, and…”
AAA Heating & Air, LLC.
“Across the visible reviews, 5-star feedback consistently names individual technicians like Alex, Anthony, and…”
Wilson's Refrigeration & Air
“533 reviewers award Wilson's a 4.9-star average, with 5-star ratings consistently praising diagnostic skill,…”
Cool Care Heating, Air, Plumbing & Refrigeration
“Five of six positive reviewers highlight specific technician expertise, with Clay, Derek, Rak and Joshua each…”
Solutions Heating & Air, LLC
“All eight sampled reviews carry 5-star ratings, with Thomas mentioned by name in three reviews and Mr. Bowman…”
Joe Burns Heating And Air
“440 client reviews yield a perfect five-star average, with every published feedback rating awarding full…”
Beaver Plumbing and Electric
“All 292 reviews award five stars, with reviewers repeatedly naming specific technicians Steve, Stephen,…”
Blythewood Heating & Air
“280 of 281 reviews award 5 stars, with technicians named in most positive assessments, John receives specific…”
Mid-State Heating and Air, LLC
“All five-star reviews explicitly praise honest diagnostics and fair pricing, with multiple customers noting…”
E.F. Martin Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
“Positive reviews frequently cite responsiveness, with multiple five-star ratings describing same-day or…”
On Call Plumbing, Heating & Air
“Across 236 reviews, the company maintains a 4.9-star average with customers consistently mentioning same-day…”
Crew Plumbing and Drain
“163 reviews yield a perfect 5-star average, with every reviewer recommending the company. Technicians Kevin,…”
Aire Serv of Central SC
“Nearly every reviewer awards 5 stars, with repeated praise for Harry's leadership and technicians named James…”
1-800-Plumber +Air
“Every reviewer awarded 5 stars, with 142 total reviews generating a 4.8-star average. Three separate…”
White Knoll Heating & Cooling
“Twenty-three reviews mention emergency or after-hours service, with customers specifically praising Josh for…”
Necessities
“All reviewers awarding 5 stars praise specific aspects: pricing transparency (compared against multiple…”
Fogel Services, Inc.
“With 106 reviews averaging 4.8 stars, Fogel Services draws consistent praise for technical expertise and…”
Go-Forth HVAC Plumbing and Electrical
“Positive reviews cite diagnostic transparency and same-day resolution, with reviewers highlighting technician…”
SC Heating And Air
“Across 82 reviews totaling a 4.7-star average, customers consistently praise Sam Cassell for honest…”
Four Seasons Heating & AC Services Co
“67 reviews averaging 4.9 stars, with 4 reviewers specifically praising same-day emergency response times.…”
1st Choice Quality Heating, Air, Plumbing
“72 customer reviews produce a 4.8-star average, with technicians Jeff (multiple mentions), Chris Shadd, and…”
Air Waves Heating & Air
“78 reviewers give Air Waves a 4.7 average rating, with all visible reviews awarding 5 stars. Multiple…”
MacDavy Heating and Air
“53 customers awarded a perfect 5-star rating, with multiple reviewers specifically naming David as the…”
Cunningham Appliances LLC
“3 of 4 detailed reviewers mention technicians arriving on time or honoring quoted prices, while the single…”
AC Repair Costs in Columbia
Typical repair costs for Columbia homeowners, by problem type.
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Diagnostic / service call Usually credited toward repair | $75 | $120 | $200 |
Refrigerant recharge (R-410A) | $150 | $350 | $700 |
Capacitor replacement | $120 | $250 | $450 |
Fan motor replacement | $250 | $450 | $700 |
Compressor replacement | $800 | $1,800 | $2,800 |
Evaporator coil repair | $400 | $900 | $1,500 |
Labor (hourly rate) Per hour during business hours | $75 | $110 | $150 |
Prices reflect humid subtropical metro averages compiled from published industry cost guides, contractor surveys, and regional labor data. Last updated: April 2026.
AC Repair in Columbia, SC: What to Expect
With 65 days above 90°F and persistent humidity, AC repair in Columbia is a year-round concern but peaks hard in summer. When a system fails mid-July, turnaround time matters. Columbia's repair market reflects the demand: 58 contractors, a 4.4-star average from over 16,000 reviews, and 24 companies available around the clock.
Diagnostic calls typically cost $75–$200. A refrigerant recharge (R-410A) runs $150–$700 depending on how much the system needs, and capacitor replacements — one of the most common failures in heat — land between $120 and $450. South Carolina requires the Mechanical Contractor (Group 2 — HVAC) license from the SC Contractor's Licensing Board for all HVAC work.
Call Dad technicians Matt and Robert appear frequently in reviews for arriving on time and explaining repairs clearly. ARS / Rescue Rooter's Tyler Thomas and Randy Burt are called out by name for follow-through and help navigating financing. 2nd Wind Heating & Air Conditioning consistently draws praise for same-day availability — useful when a repair can't wait until the following week.
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Complete directory of 87 contractors — browse alphabetically
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Complete directory of 87 contractors — browse alphabetically
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- C&C Boiler Sales & Service, Inc.
- Call Dad
- Carolina Comfort, Inc.
- CE (Carrier Enterprise)
- Central Heating & A/C Service, Inc.
- Climate Control Masters
- Cola Bear Heating & Air
- Coleman Services
- Columbia Air Conditioning & Heating Electric Co
- Columbia Heating & Air Conditioning
- Columbia Heating & Air Conditioning
- Columbia Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
- Columbia Heating & Air Conditioning Services
- Columbia Heating and Air Conditioning
- Columbia Winair
- Columbia's Finest AC & Heating
- Complete Comfort Air
- Cool Care Heating, Air, Plumbing & Refrigeration
- Cottrell & Co., Inc. Plumbing, Heating and Air
- Crew Plumbing and Drain
- Cunningham Appliances LLC