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HVAC cost guide · South Carolina

AC & furnace repair and installation in South Carolina

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What it costs across South Carolina

AC Repair

$125 – $1.3k+

AC repair cost depends on the failing part and whether the system is low on refrigerant, electrical, or mechanical. Common fixes — capacitors, contactors, fan motors, refrigerant recharges — land between $150 and $1,500 including labor, while a failed compressor runs higher.

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Furnace Repair

$125 – $1.6k+

Furnace repair cost depends on the failing part and whether the unit is gas or electric. Common fixes — flame sensors, igniters, blower motors, control boards — land between $150 and $1,800 including labor, while a cracked heat exchanger runs higher.

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AC Installation

$3k – $7.7k+

AC installation cost covers the equipment and labor to fit a new system — whether it's a like-for-like central AC replacement, a first-time install with new ductwork, or a ductless mini-split. The number swings with tonnage, SEER2 efficiency tier, and duct condition.

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AC Maintenance

$65 – $175

AC maintenance — a seasonal tune-up — keeps the system running efficiently and catches small faults before they become summer breakdowns. A single visit runs $75–$200; annual plans that bundle a spring AC and fall heating check cost a bit more.

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Local guide · South Carolina

What’s different about South Carolina.

Generic cost pages skip the things that actually decide your price and which system fits here — local code, climate, and the money you can claim back.

Recommended unit for South Carolina

High-SEER2 heat pump

Given South Carolina’s hot-humid climate and heat-pump heating, high-seer2 heat pump is the sensible default for most South Carolina homes. With a long, hard cooling season here, stepping up the SEER2 tier pays back through lower summer bills. A pro can confirm the right size and system for your home with a load calculation.

Sources: Dominion Energy SC Heating and Cooling Rebates · Duke Energy HVAC Replacement Rebate · EIA South Carolina Electricity Profile

What South Carolina code requires

Across South Carolina, installing or replacing an HVAC system means meeting these statewide rules under the state mechanical code:

  • Permit

    Mechanical permit pulled by your licensed HVAC contractor; covers equipment, refrigerant, and the electrical disconnect.

    Required
  • SEER2 minimum

    Federal Southeast-region minimum for new split-system AC. Higher tiers cut bills and unlock rebates.

    14.3 SEER2 (Southeast)
  • Load calculation

    Sizing by load calc — not rule of thumb — prevents an oversized unit that short-cycles and never dehumidifies.

    Recommended
  • Refrigerant
    R-454B / R-32 (R-410A phased down 2025+)
  • Good to know

    South Carolina enforces the IECC-based state energy code with a hot-humid focus; high heat-pump adoption means electric-strip backup sizing and humidity control matter more than cold-climate concerns.

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Sources: Dominion Energy SC Heating and Cooling Rebates · Duke Energy HVAC Replacement Rebate · EIA South Carolina Electricity Profile

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Money back in South Carolina

South Carolina heating is mostly heat-pump, which shapes the money back:

The federal 25C tax credit (30%, up to $2,000 for a qualifying heat pump and up to $600 for a high-efficiency central AC) applies in every state, including South Carolina.

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HVAC FAQs — South Carolina

In South Carolina, a mechanical permit is generally required for an AC or heat pump install. Your licensed HVAC contractor pulls it; it covers the equipment, refrigerant, and electrical disconnect.

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