Best Residential and Emergency Heating Installation services in Charleston, South Carolina
The average residential furnace can last for 20 years or more, but achieving optimal service life will require regular maintenance. When it comes to furnace tune-ups, trust Fix-it 24/7. With over 20 years or experience, we put our customers first and will ensure your furnace is ready for anything.
What is a ductless air conditioning system?
A ductless AC system is an AC system with two main components-an outdoor compressor/condenser and an indoor evaporator. A conduit that houses power cables, refrigerant tubing, suction tubing, and a condensate drain links the outdoor and indoor units. There are four ductless types: single-zone, pre-charged single-zone, hyper heat single-zone, and multi-zone. Each type is meant to provide different cooling controls for one area, or with a multi-zone, multiple areas.
Why Fix-it 24/7 for Heating Services
As locals, we know that HVAC systems are critical to your home’s comfort. Therefore, our technicians are available 24 hours daily to maintain and service your heating system. We appreciate your trust in inviting us into your home and business, so we hire the most knowledgeable and dependable professionals to ensure you are taken care of. Here are the guarantees that back our projects:
Over 20 years of Experience
With over 20 years of experience, our technicians know how to service every make and model. Their experience also gives them valuable insight that can help you care for your appliances.
Actively Serving Our Community
As locals, we know how uncomfortable the weather can be. That is why our technicians work tirelessly to serve our community and provide you with 24-hour emergency and after hour service to ensure that we are always available to assist you.
Straightforward Pricing
At Fix-it, we believe in transparency, so we charge a flat rate for the job. All charges will be upfront so you are not blindsided. In addition, we charge a $39 diagnostic fee during business hours and 100 dollars extra after hours.
24/7 Emergency & After-Hours Service
Our specialists are available 24/7 to cater to any emergency you might have. Additionally, we offer After Hours Service, which ensures that you can always reach our specialists at any hour of the day.
Fully Licensed, Bonded, and Insured
Fix-it 24/7 is fully licensed, bonded, and insured to provide your home with a trusted name and protect both our business and your home.
Thoroughly Screened HVAC Techs
All of our HVAC technicians undergo a rigorous background screening and drug trust to ensure that you receive only the best customer service available.
Air Conditioning Installation Services
As locals of Charleston, we understand that the summer heat can be quite uncomfortable and that your airflow system is crucial for both summer and winter. However, if you want to ensure the longevity of your AC unit and get the optimal efficiency out of it, you need Fix-it 24/7 24/7. We are a family-owned, full-service HVAC company that provides the following services at an affordable rate:
- Air conditioning installation, maintenance, and inspection
- Thermostat installation, maintenance, and inspection
- Forced air system installation, maintenance, and repair
- Ductwork inspection and repair
Common AC-related Issues:
- Indoor air is stale or has a mold-like smell
- Areas in your home will feel colder than others
- Rising electricity bill
- Pools of water appear under the ducts or drain tubes
- The thermostat isn’t working
- Your AC unit is suddenly much louder
- Weak airflow
The components of a ductless system
A ductless AC system comprises these components:
Outdoor compressor
- Compressor-Pressurizes refrigerant gas, converting it from a gas into a liquid. It also pumps liquid through refrigerant lines that run into the indoor unit
- Condenser coils-Condenser coils release heat into the outside air, which is compressed into hot refrigerant vapor, which circulates into the coils and condenses into a liquid state.
- Outdoor Fan-The fan blows over the condenser coils, cooling them down
Expansion valve- The valve allows high-pressure liquid refrigerant to expand immediately, cooling it down before entering the evaporator unit.
Indoor Evaporator
- Evaporator coil-Cold refrigerant flows into the coil, absorbing heat, causing the refrigerant to evaporate into a gas and carry heat outwards
- Blower-The blower draws in warm air and blows cool air back into the room
- Air filter-Cool air goes through the air filter which catches any contaminants and allergens before they are circulated to you, improving the indoor air quality.
Central air versus ductless system
Both central air and ductless systems provide temperature control, but their methods are different. Central air has to regulate it in a large area, like a multi-room house, making it less efficient when regulating a particular area such as a single bedroom. In general, ductless systems are more efficient, flexible, and can be installed anywhere. However, they provide worse filtration and poor drainage as their fans are not very powerful. They also require more frequent maintenance due to their size. Central air systems can cover a wider area, have a lower initial cost than ductless systems, and can increase your property value. The tradeoff is that you will pay a hefty utility bill every month, your ductwork will require maintenance, and temperature control for individual rooms is less efficient than a ductless system.
How ductless air conditioning system works
Ductless AC units can be complicated systems to understand. Here is how the system functions and how you get cold air in your home:
- A compressed refrigerant in liquid form flows from the outdoor unit to the indoor unit through refrigeration lines
- When liquid refrigerant arrives in the evaporator coils, it expands and turns from liquid to gas.
- The indoor air blower sucks in warm indoor air and pushes it to cold coils, cooling the air and removing the humidity. This cool, dry air is circulated through the house and is what we experience as cool air
- The gaseous refrigerant now travels back to the outdoor unit
- The refrigerant is compressed in the outdoor unit and turned back into a liquid, removing the heat.
- Once the refrigerant is liquid again, it travels back into the indoor unit
- The cycle begins again
Ideal setup for ductless configuration
Small rooms; Garage, apartments, sunrooms
Small rooms can utilize a ductless perfectly as it won’t steal air from other rooms or overload your existing system
Downsizing for larger home
You can reduce your utility bill by incorporating more ductless units to add individual temperature controls and reducing the usage of a central air system.
Small rooms; Garage, apartments, sunrooms
Small rooms can utilize a ductless perfectly as it won’t steal air from other rooms or overload your existing system
Downsizing for larger home
You can reduce your utility bill by incorporating more ductless units to add individual temperature controls and reducing the usage of a central air system.
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FAQs
The short answer is no. Even if you understand the basic premise and are experienced with the technical aspects of the installation, AC units comprise multiple electrical components that add additional risk for the inexperienced.
It is not difficult to install if your ac unit is small, such as a single room or apartment. However, if you want a central AC system, this process is much more involved and complicated, involving manual labor and heavy equipment lifting.
Your air filters should be cleaned and inspected every 3 months to ensure proper performance.
Yes, a multi-split unit is difficult to install and should only be handled by a professional.
On average, an AC conditioner will last between 10-15 years. However, if properly maintained and with regular check-ups, some can even last up to 30 years.
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