--- title: The 3 Best Companies for AC Repair in Charleston | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/charleston/ac-repair/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Charleston](https://thelocalthree.com/charleston/) - [AC Repair](https://thelocalthree.com/ac-repair/) - [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) - [For businesses](https://thelocalthree.com/claim/) 1. [Home](https://thelocalthree.com/) 2. [South Carolina](https://thelocalthree.com/south-carolina/) 3. [Charleston](https://thelocalthree.com/charleston/) 4. AC Repair Charleston · AC Repair # The 3 Best Companies for AC Repair in Charleston 2027 Edition Updated November 4, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 12 companies for ac repair we reviewed in Charleston, these three had the strongest records: 1,216 public reviews between them, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 4, 2026 ## The short answer For ac repair in Charleston, call **Hay Tire Pros - West Ashley** , **Morelli Heating & Air Conditioning** or **Carolina Climate Control** first. We chose them from 12 local companies on rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business. ## Our 3 selections for ac repair Reader Favorite ### [Hay Tire Pros - West Ashley](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-5fd8b140b42e97ec/) **4.8** from 774 reviews Based in Charleston Coverage Based in Charleston #### Why we picked them More client reviews than any other selection: 774 of them, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 843-556-8473](tel:+18435568473)[Website](https://www.haytire.com/Find-Us/Mode/1/444-Savannah-Highway-Charleston-SC-29407/details) Selection 02 ### [Morelli Heating & Air Conditioning](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-ad321cf61b478f22/) **4.4** from 38 reviews Based in North Charleston Coverage Based in Charleston #### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.4 from 38 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 843-554-8600](tel:+18435548600)[Website](http://www.morelliair.com) Editor's Pick ### [Carolina Climate Control](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-0ce704b0df2461c0/) **5.0** from 404 reviews Based in Charleston Coverage Based in Charleston #### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 12 companies for ac repair we reviewed in Charleston: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 843-212-7721](tel:+18432127721)[Website](https://www.carolinaclimatecontrolsc.com) Beyond the three ## More companies for ac repair in Charleston Other Charleston companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 12 in all for this work. - [Preferred Home Services](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-d1dd170b98040652/) 4.9 · 2,388 - [Limric Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-25919d871ae4c794/) 4.8 · 898 - [Smoak's Comfort Control](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-0aea5a662a92a473/) 4.9 · 273 - [M&B Heating and Air](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-a65a03f1490459c5/) 4.8 · 358 - One Call Heating And Air 5.0 · 153 - Pleasant Air Conditioning and Electric 5.0 · 77 - Terrace Heating and Air 4.9 · 47 - Customer's Preference 5.0 · 26 - ARS / Rescue Rooter Charleston 4.0 · 705 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected ac repair in Charleston | | 01 Hay Tire Pros - West Ashley | 02 Morelli Heating & Air Conditioning | 03 Carolina Climate Control | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Reader Favorite | – | Editor's Pick | | Rating | 4.8 · 774 reviews | 4.4 · 38 reviews | 5.0 · 404 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Charleston | North Charleston | Charleston | Methodology ## How we selected these businesses Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies. [Read the full methodology](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) 1. **We start with everyone.** 12 companies for ac repair in Charleston, from public listings and review platforms. 2. **We remove the risky.** No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating. 3. **We read the record.** Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm. 4. **Editors keep three.** And write down who each one suits best. [How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/). Local facts · Charleston ## Charleston, by the numbers Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call. People per square mile 1,383 [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Land area 115.3 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Charleston residents 159,423 [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025 Population change since 2020: from 150,746 (April 2020 base) +5.8% [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025 Public sources, checked November 4, 2026. Local guide ## Hiring companies for ac repair in Charleston: what to know first ### Check the license Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer. ### Compare written quotes Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included. ### Ask about the warranty In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell. ### Pay in stages Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. Request a quote ## Ask our three for a price One short form, sent only to the companies you tick. Most reply within one or two working days. Send my request to We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. Questions ## Questions about ac repair in Charleston How did the editors choose these AC repair companies in Charleston? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 12 AC repair companies for Charleston. Which of these AC repair companies in Charleston has the best reviews? Carolina Climate Control has a 5.0 rating from 404 public reviews, the highest on this page. Which of these AC repair companies has the most reviews? Hay Tire Pros - West Ashley, with 774 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs. Are these AC repair companies licensed? 3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check. How many quotes should I get for AC repair companies in Charleston? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. 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