Getting through the summer comfortably means relying heavily on air conditioning. Unfortunately, this can lead to a shorter lifespan of the AC system and a more frequent need for replacements. Homeowners must find an HVAC company they trust to deliver efficient, reliable, and affordable AC systems. Rudd Plumbing Heating and Air is a local leader in AC installation in North Charleston, SC. Our HVAC experts can help you choose an AC replacement for your home that meets your comfort needs and budget.
North Charleston AC Installation Services
You can expect an AC to last between 10 and 12 years before needing replacement. However, there’s no precise way to determine how long yours will last until it reaches the end of its life. The best thing to do is to look for the telltale signs that your AC is wearing out. First, watch out for a sudden increase in your AC’s electricity use. That’s a sign of a part failure that is sapping your AC’s efficiency. You should also look for any drop-off in your AC’s cold air output. If warmer air starts coming in from your home’s vents, it may be time for an AC replacement.
You might need a new AC installation if you notice any of the following behaviors from your existing AC.
Short cycling
Difficulty reaching or maintaining set temperature
Unusual sounds or smells
Poor airflow
Increased repair frequency
As a Carrier Authorized Dealer and RUUD Pro Partner, we sell the finest ACs available today. Our HVAC experts can evaluate your home and ductwork and recommend the perfect system for your needs. If your home lacks ductwork or would require ductwork upgrades, we might suggest a mini-split AC. They’re ductless and even more energy-efficient than most conventional central AC systems. If you need financing to afford your new AC installation, we can provide it on approved credit.
Local AC Replacement Specialists
Rudd Plumbing Heating and Air is a locally owned and operated HVAC company offering affordable AC installation in North Charleston. Our highly-trained staff of HVAC technicians have years of experience. Their skill ensures you get high-quality workmanship as a part of any AC replacement. We are also a member of the Inc. 5000 and are one of South Carolina’s 50 fastest-growing companies. Add to that our Better Business Bureau accreditation and A+ rating, and you’ll understand why so many homeowners choose us for their AC needs.
Take a look at the great range of heating and cooling services we offer:
"Rudd Plumbing Heating and Air are the BEST!.. Adam, Joshua, Shaun, and crews have not let us down. I would highly recommend this group for reliability, price and expertise."
What a great company to work with, from the minute the salesman came out and helped us understand what we needed for our garage air application up until the next day during install. Everything went so quick and smooth. We are very happy with the job from beginning to end and happy with our decision.
Thank you Rudd for continuing taking care of our home AC unit. Josh Hood came out today to service our AC. OMG he is such a great person with an awesome personality! Our AC had a small bit of dust build up. I appreciate the information about the right filter to use. I enjoyed chatting with him. Great guy!
Jessie replaced a bad circuit board with a new part and also cleaned a moisture trap that had gotten gritty. He showed us pictures of the work as well.
We love having a 2xyear maintenance contract with Rudd HVAC & Plumbing - in line or less $ to similar companies, easy to schedule or talk with via text/phone. HVAC Technician Marcus McPherson was such a good communicator explaining with photos, and so personable at winter check, that we asked for him specifically for a problem our smart thermostat alerted us to. Thanks to Rudd (and my friend who recommended them!).
Jayce, ourTech was thorough, pleasant and efficient. Appreciate Sunday service also. Will certainly call Rudd with other needs as happen. John & Claudia
Justin was very courteous, professional and explained my AC issues in great detail. Will have me an estimate for replacement of my system. Dakota and Justin were prompt and professional when the installation was done. Hard working group and great to deal with.. Would definitely recommend them for your hvac needs. I plan to use them for my maintenance over the years! Thank You all for a job well done!
February I had my scheduled maintenance check up. Josh was very responsive, answered all my questions, he was courteous and professional. He took the time to explain everything clearly.
Seth was very polite and knowledgeable. All questions, he answered without any hesitation! He made sure to put on his shoe booties when he came. Everyone that I’ve dealt with Rudd, all were very knowledgeable.
I had an icing issue with my hvac system. The Rudd technician (Brandon) came out and did a great job diagnosing the issue, explained the options and we came up with a plan. He also did a checkup on both systems. I would highly recommend Rudd.
Our experience with Rudd was great. Rob was very patient in working through the options and giving us the confidence to proceed with Rudd to install a new hvac system. The office were very thorough and contacted us several times to coordinate scheduling, reminders, access etc. On the day of install Dakota and Fabian were exceptional. They took time to periodically update us on progress, and then once the system was installed, walk us through everything. They tidied up everything before they left, and it was so clean, you couldn’t tell that any work had been done. They thoroughly tested everything and showed us all the results and pictures, making sure we were very completely satisfied before they left. Absolutely professionals. Highly recommend.
Follow up : Josh came out to do post install complementary inspection. He was extremely thorough, found a couple of items that needed adjusted. So glad they offered this, and would recommend both Rudd and Josh.
The whole team was super responsive and timely. Marcus arrived with a positive attitude and was super personable. He walked me through all the steps he was taking to fix the unit and restore the heat. He worked quickly and efficiently to complete the task at hand. Unfortunately the unit required a new board that was not available on the truck same day but I was assured the reschedule would be prompt and most likely next day. I would absolutely recommend Rudd Plumbing, Heating & Air to anyone in need. Ask for Marcus!!!
Alex is the best - he diagnosed the heating problem professionally - explained the process in detail - took his time and gave us a great price. Big thumbs up 5 stars. Their customer rep was extremely helpful. Highly Highly recommend
Professional, prompt attentive to detail and knowledgeable about job request and solutions to the problem. Would recommend and use whenever problems arise. Greg
Rudd's service is unparalleled! Knowledgeable technicians and customer service staff that actually cares!! I will recommend Rudd to anyone in need of hvac maintenance....or replacement.
I've hired Rudd Heating and Air twice in the last year for residential work. Bill and Steve are thorough and honest. I'm pleased with the quality of the company's work.
Update: still hiring Rudd years later. Brandon did a fantastic job on my HVAC unit.
Alex was stellar, not only helping resolve my issue, but explaining in detail what the real problem was. 5 star customer service from the phone call to the visit. And shout out to Nathan and Erica for running some space heaters over to me to get me through the weekend.
I highly recommend Rudd plumbing. I met with Tommie who was very helpful discussing different options and Seth did a fabulous job removing and replacing a tank water heater with a tankless.
Mike was very pleasant and careful to describe to me everything he found and how it affected my unit. Thankfully he got it back working fine for now. It’s an old unit and I’m looking at all my options and Mike was not at all pushy. Which made me feel he is trustworthy. He represents Rudd Plumbing &Heating in the way I don’t find very often these days. I’m feel confident in having them as my go to. Thanks again.
Jayce was an excellent technician- very personable and helpful. He responded within a day and got the toilet installed as soon as it was available. Highly recommend Rudd Plumbing!
Rudd Plumbing was responsive and timely. Both Shaun and Seth came out to unclog my kitchen sink. Eventhough it took multiple visits they were courteous, professional and completed the job successfully.
Rudd plumbing was very professional, came out diagnosed the problem and then completed the project in the timeframe presented. Highly recommend Jeremy Lindsay for the plumbing project and Dakota Carroll for the HVAC project. I will use Rudd Plumbing again…. 5 Stars
I appreciate Mr Roberts coming in with enthusiasm and great work ethics. He was thorough in explaining the process beforehand and going over the completion after maintenance review. I'm very pleased with the level of service. Thank you for all you do to keep me up and running. I am enjoying my H/AC unit