Charleston AC Repair — Licensed Since 1947

AC Repair in Charleston:
Diagnosed, Quoted, & Fixed Today.

Air conditioning and heat pump repair across every Charleston ZIP — South of Broad, The Battery, French Quarter, Ansonborough, Harleston Village, Cannonborough-Elliotborough, Hampton Park Terrace, West Ashley, James Island, Johns Island, and Daniel Island. Licensed Charleston technicians with salt-air corrosion experience. Fully stocked repair trucks. Written estimate before any work starts. Same-day service on most systems when you book by noon.

Same-Day
When booked by noon
Since 1947
79 yrs Lowcountry
4.9★
300+ Google reviews
Licensed & Insured
4.9★ Google
Since 1947
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Same-day openings available
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On-site AC repair
On-Site Repair
Diagnostic testing
Full Diagnostics
Ronnie - licensed AC repair tech
Certified Techs
Repair Trucks
Stocked & Ready
Same-Day Service
When Booked Early
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4.9★ · 300+ Reviews
Serving SC Since
1947 — 79 Years
Why Charleston AC Repair Is Different

AC Repairs Charleston
Homeowners See Most

Tidal salt spray, 70°+ dew points from May through September, and a mix of 1740s Historic District singles and 2010s suburban heat pumps mean Charleston systems fail in predictable patterns — corroded coils, leaked refrigerant, flooded condensate pans. Our trucks carry parts for the top five failures so most visits finish in a single appointment.

#1

Salt-corroded condensers

The Charleston repair most inland techs miss. Aluminum fins off The Battery, Lockwood, Lighthouse Point, Clarks Point, and Daniel Island waterfront turn to chalk in 5–7 years. We repair, replace, and recommend corrosion-resistant coatings so the next one lasts longer.

#2

Capacitors, contactors & refrigerant leaks

The most common call after salt corrosion. A blown dual-run capacitor stops your compressor from cycling; a slow refrigerant leak freezes the coil. Diagnostic in 10 minutes, part on every truck, most repairs done in under an hour.

#3

Flooded pans & clogged condensate lines

West Ashley slabs, James Island crawlspaces, and peninsula attic handlers all see condensate issues. We clear the line, flush the pan, and add a safety float switch so a clog never becomes heart-pine-floor damage.

How AC Repair Works

From Your Call to Cool Air.
Here's Exactly What Happens.

Four steps between a broken AC and a working one — with a written estimate before we start.

1

You Call or Book Online

Talk to a real person at the shop. We confirm your address, symptoms, and the soonest appointment.

2

Technician Scheduled

A licensed technician is assigned to your appointment — most same-day when booked by noon, otherwise next morning.

3

Diagnose On-Site

Full diagnostic on your system with a written estimate before any repair work begins. You approve the cost — zero pressure.

4

Repair & Verify

We make the repair, test it under load, and don't leave until the system is running to spec. 30-day workmanship warranty on every fix.

AC diagnostic testing
Same-Day Repair
Every AC Repair We Handle

Common AC Repairs
We Fix Every Week

Our repair trucks carry parts for the most common AC and heat pump failures. Most repairs are completed in a single visit — no waiting for parts to ship from a warehouse.

Compressor failure
Refrigerant leaks
Frozen evaporator coils
Blown capacitors
Electrical failures
Thermostat issues
Blower motor replacement
Condensate line blockage
Contactor replacement
Circuit board repair
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Licensed Charleston Repair Team

79 Years Repairing
Charleston ACs

Our AC repair technicians live in Charleston. They went to Academic Magnet, Burke High, or James Island Charter. Their kids ride the same buses yours do. When you call for a repair at your South of Broad, West Ashley, or James Island home, the licensed tech who shows up knows your block, your one-way streets, and what salt air does to an outdoor condenser after six summers.

Same-Day Repair Available

Book by noon and a licensed technician is usually at your door the same afternoon. Book after noon, we schedule you for the next morning.

Upfront Pricing — No Surprises

Flat diagnostic fee. Written estimate before any repair work begins. You approve the price — no hidden add-ons, no commission-driven upsells.

Repair Guaranteed

If the same issue returns within 30 days, we come back and fix it at no additional labor cost.

The Coastal Air Plus team
Ronnie — licensed AC repair tech
Licensed Repair Team
AC Repair Reviews

What Charleston Homeowners
Say After the Repair

Real reviews from Charleston homeowners we've fixed systems for — 29401, 29403, 29407, 29412, 29414, 29492, and every neighborhood in between.

★★★★★

Our heat pump stopped cooling the week after Spoleto. Called Coastal Air Plus first thing Monday, tech was out that afternoon, diagnosed a salt-corroded contactor inside an hour, and had us back on before dinner. Handed me the estimate before touching anything. Fair price, explained every step, and flagged some fin damage I should watch.

JH
James H.
South of Broad, Charleston
★★★★★

Water stains showed up on the ceiling under our upstairs air handler in West Ashley. Called Coastal Air Plus, they sent a technician out same-day, found a clogged condensate line, cleared it, added a safety float switch, and walked me through how to keep it from happening again. Written estimate before any work started. Clear, no-pressure repair visit.

PW
Patricia W.
West Ashley, Charleston
★★★★★

1870s single-house in the Historic District, BAR restrictions on the exterior unit, and three other companies wouldn't touch the job. Coastal sent a senior tech who already knew the block. Diagnosed a failing blower assembly, got the BAR-compliant replacement scheduled, and fixed it without asking me to replace the whole system. Customer for life.

TM
Thomas M.
Historic District, Charleston
AC Repair Questions

Everything You'd Ask
Before Your Repair Visit

Common AC repair questions from Charleston homeowners. If yours isn't here, pick up the phone — a real person at the shop answers.

How soon can you come out for AC repair in Charleston?
Most Charleston AC repairs are scheduled same-day when you book by noon. Book after noon and we usually have you on the next morning's route. We dispatch from downtown Charleston, so South of Broad, The Battery, French Quarter, Harleston Village, West Ashley, James Island, and Daniel Island all sit inside our fastest appointment window. Outer Johns Island and Cainhoy we typically schedule within 24 hours.
How much does AC repair cost in Charleston?
There's a flat diagnostic fee to send a licensed technician out — you'll know the exact amount when you book. On-site, the tech diagnoses the issue and hands you a written repair estimate before any work begins. You approve the price. No commission-driven upsells, no surprise charges, no hidden add-ons.
Why do Charleston AC units fail faster than inland systems?
Tidal salt spray off the Ashley and Cooper corrodes aluminum fins and copper coils year-round. Peninsula and waterfront condensers — The Battery, Lighthouse Point, Clarks Point, Stiles Point, Daniel Island waterfront — often fail at year 5–7 where inland units run 15+. Live oak pollen and Spanish moss debris compound the problem every spring. We diagnose with salt exposure in mind and can recommend corrosion-resistant coil coatings during repair.
Do you work on historic Charleston homes and BAR-restricted properties?
Yes — it's a specialty. South of Broad, The Battery, French Quarter, Ansonborough, and Harleston Village singles often have unusual duct layouts, tight crawlspaces, and Board of Architectural Review (BAR) restrictions on exterior equipment placement. Our senior techs have been repairing historic systems since the 1980s — mini-splits, high-velocity small-duct, chase-routed lineset work, and salt-corroded condensers in tight alley placements.
What if the repair needs a specialty part you don't carry?
Our trucks are stocked with parts for the most common failures — capacitors, contactors, motors, thermostats, condensate pumps, float switches. If we need a specialty part (proprietary control boards, specific compressor models, coastal-duty replacement coils), we'll tell you upfront, give you a timeline, and can often source it next-day from our Lowcountry suppliers. You only pay the diagnostic fee until the repair is completed.
Is the repair guaranteed?
Every repair carries a 30-day workmanship warranty. If the same issue recurs within 30 days, we come back and fix it with no additional labor charge. Parts carry their manufacturer warranty, which we register, honor, and process for you at no extra cost.
Which Charleston ZIP codes do you cover?
Every Charleston ZIP — 29401 (lower peninsula: South of Broad, The Battery, French Quarter, Ansonborough, Harleston Village), 29403 (upper peninsula: Radcliffeborough, Cannonborough-Elliotborough, Hampton Park Terrace, Wagener Terrace, Mazyck-Wraggborough), 29407 & 29414 (West Ashley: Avondale, Byrnes Down, South Windermere, Shadowmoss, Carolina Bay), 29412 (James Island: Riverland Terrace, Harbor View, Stiles Point, Lighthouse Point), 29455 (Johns Island: Kiawah River, Stonoview, The Preserve at Fenwick), and 29492 (Daniel Island, Daniel Island Park, Cainhoy, Point Hope).
Do I need to be home for the repair?
Someone 18 or older needs to be there for the walkthrough at the start and the sign-off at the end. Between those two, most Charleston repairs run 60–90 minutes. You can work from home, take a call, pick up kids — our tech will come find you when it's time to review the estimate or confirm the fix.
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Charleston AC Repair.
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One call puts a licensed Charleston technician on your schedule — South of Broad, The Battery, Harleston Village, Cannonborough, West Ashley, James Island, Johns Island, or Daniel Island. Written estimate before any repair begins. Most systems diagnosed and fixed in a single visit.

Same-Day
When booked early
30-Day
Workmanship warranty
79 yrs
Lowcountry-owned since 1947
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Charleston Neighborhoods We Repair ACs In · 29401 · 29403 · 29407 · 29412 · 29414 · 29492
South of Broad
The Battery
French Quarter
Ansonborough
Harleston Village
Cannonborough-Elliotborough
Radcliffeborough
Mazyck-Wraggborough
Eastside
Westside
Hampton Park Terrace
Wagener Terrace
North Central
West Ashley
Avondale
Byrnes Down
South Windermere
Shadowmoss
Carolina Bay
James Island
Riverland Terrace
Harbor View
Stiles Point
Lighthouse Point
Johns Island
Kiawah River
Stonoview
The Preserve at Fenwick
Daniel Island
Daniel Island Park
Cainhoy & Point Hope

Dispatched from downtown Charleston — not routed in from Goose Creek, North Charleston, or Summerville. Down King Street, across the Crosstown, over the Ravenel for Mount Pleasant, up Folly Road onto James Island, or anywhere between — we're the Charleston neighbor already down the street.

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