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Avatar for ARS / Rescue Rooter Myrtle Beach
ARS / Rescue Rooter Myrtle Beach
4.5(
191
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Serving Effingham, SC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The service repair person (Carl Barnes) was knowledgable, helpful, skilled and courteous. He answered the many questions I had about the service he was performing."
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267 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Air Time of South Carolina LLC
4.7(
115
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Serving Effingham, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were outstanding! They said they would be here within 30 minutes and they were here quicker than that (even in sleet/freezing rain) Told me the heat was working as well as it could in the temperature we were having. Advised what I could do but didn't pressure me or make unnecessary repairs. Will definitely use again & recommend to everyone!"
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+25

Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
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Hill Plumbing & Electric Company Inc.
4.5(
40
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Serving Effingham, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1925

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Job was completed in one day. It was convenient. I woke up with no hot water. Called Hill's (it was on a Friday) around 10am and they had one of their plumbers call me right back so I could explain the problem. He gave me a time that he would be at my home. He called me when he was on the way. He arrived at the time he had said he would (3:30pm). He showed me the problem. Water heater was leaking. (It was 22 years old). It needed to be replaced. I didn't have time or a truck to go purchase one myself. He replaced it and we had hot water by 6pm."
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+14

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Swift Services Heating & Cooling, LLC
Swift Services Heating & Cooling, LLC
4.0(
64
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Serving Effingham, SC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Swift is an efficient and professional service company. They installed my new air conditioner quickly and with no problems. They were on time, and the installers were friendly and courteous. I would recommend them to everyone. I would not use anyone else for my AC service. They are the best!"
Response time10 hrs
75 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Pee Dee Climate Solutions
Pee Dee Climate Solutions
5.0(
8
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Serving Effingham, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"This service was TOP NOTCH!!!!!! very professional and got the job done quickly and efficiently!!! I will never use anyone else other than pee dee climate solutions for any of my future needs!!!! I HIGHLY recommend this company to everyone!!!"
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+5

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Avatar for One Hour Heating & Air of Florence
One Hour Heating & Air of Florence
New to Angi

Serving Effingham, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, we help homeowners across Florence and the Pee Dee stay comfortable with fast, reliable HVAC service.\n\nWhether your AC isn’t keeping up, your energy bills are high, or your system needs routine maintenance, our team is ready to help. We handle AC repair, heating service, tune-ups, and system replacements with honest recommendations and quality work.\n\n✔ Always On Time… Or You Don’t Pay A Dime\n✔ Upfront, honest pricing\n✔ Clean, respectful, drug-free technicians\n✔ Industry-leading warranties and guarantees\n✔ 18 months no interest financing (with qualifying credit)\n\nProudly serving Florence, Darlington, Hartsville, and the Pee Dee region.\n\nCall today to schedule.

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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Effingham, SC

Coils work to absorb heat into the refrigerant that flows through them, moving heat from one location to another. For air conditioning, the evaporator coil inside the air handler in your home absorbs heat. It then transfers the heat outside to the condenser coil, where it releases it. The opposite process happens for heat pumps. When the coils get dusty and dirty, it reduces how well these components work.

Skip regular cleanings, and dirt, debris, and mineral deposits will blanket your evaporator and condenser coils. When that happens, the coils can’t shed heat efficiently, so the system works harder and your energy bill climbs. Over time, overheating strains the compressor and can trigger a full breakdown—an avoidable repair that often costs far more than a simple annual cleaning.

AC coil cleaning is an investment that pays for itself in the benefits it provides. Dust‑caked coils force your AC to run longer, so you spend more on electricity and rack up extra wear. A quick professional cleaning restores efficiency, trims monthly bills, and eases strain on expensive parts. Over the long haul, that small yearly fee delays pricy repairs and stretches the unit’s lifespan, making coil cleaning one of the smartest HVAC tune‑ups you can schedule.

Watch for higher electric bills, rooms that stay warm no matter how low you set the thermostat, or an AC system that runs nonstop. Extra humidity and frost on the coils are also red flags. Catching these clues early lets you schedule a quick cleaning before the system overworks itself and triggers an expensive breakdown.

Your AC cleaning technician starts by shutting off the power to the unit and removing the faceplate. Compressed air and a vacuum hose blast away loose debris, followed by a coil-safe, no-rinse cleaner that dissolves stubborn grime. After the solution has soaked in, the professional wipes the fins, reassembles the housing, and restores power, leaving the system ready to cool at peak efficiency.

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