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Best HVAC Contractors in Socastee, SC (2026)

166 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Socastee: One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, CR Score 95/100; 4.9★ from 8,209 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Swift Services Heating, Cooling & Electrical, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 166.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: ARS / Rescue Rooter, 6,150 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 166 ranked after One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

166 Socastee HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 88 are open 24/7, 124 open Saturdays and 105 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 166 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the HVAC contractors in Myrtle Beach ranking. See HVAC contractors in Myrtle Beach

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Socastee at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Socastee at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning954.9★ (8,209)Myrtle Beach, 6 mi away24/7Overall
2Swift Services Heating, Cooling & Electrical944.8★ (5,238)Myrtle Beach, 3 mi away24/7Emergencies
3ARS / Rescue Rooter944.7★ (6,150)Myrtle Beach, 2 mi away24/7Most reviews
4Vines Heating & Air, Plumbing, Restoration944.9★ (3,376)Conway, 6 mi away24/7—
5Carolina Cool934.9★ (2,110)Garden City, 4 mi away24/7—
6Quality Air & Insulation934.9★ (914)Myrtle Beach, 2 mi away24/7—
7Conway Air Conditioning924.9★ (2,073)Conway, 11 mi away24/7—
8Fogel Services, Inc.914.8★ (536)Myrtle Beach, 1 mi away24/7—
9Air Professionals of SC, Inc.914.9★ (311)Myrtle Beach, 2 mi away24/7—
10Beach Air915.0★ (1,778)Myrtle Beach, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 166 best HVAC contractors in Socastee, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  5. #5 Carolina Cool

    Based in Garden City, 4 mi away

    93/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 2,110 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 2,110 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1294 Surfside Industrial Park, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
    View profile for Carolina Cool(843) 213-2050

  10. #10 Beach Air

    Based in Myrtle Beach, 3 mi away

    91/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,778 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 1,778 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    320 Reindeer Moss Ct, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
    View profile for Beach Air(843) 385-2220

  24. #24 Coastal Air Plus

    Based in Myrtle Beach, 3 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 761 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 761 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    156 Rock Moss Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
    View profile for Coastal Air Plus(843) 226-7684

HVAC contractors ranked #26 to #29

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #29, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 29 of 166 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in Socastee, ranks 26 to 29
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Precision Mechanical Services895.0★ (96)7 mi
27Ocean Air Cooling, LLC885.0★ (84)6 mi
29Cooper Mechanical Services884.8★ (148)6 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Socastee?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Socastee. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Socastee?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
AC replacement$3,887$5,978$8,073Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026
Furnace replacement$2,823$4,814$6,896Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check an HVAC contractor's license in South Carolina

In South Carolina, South Carolina Contractor’s Licensing Board (LLR) licenses Mechanical contractor licenses for commercial work; residential specialty contractors register with the Residential Builders Commission.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.

Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses

When to hire an HVAC contractor in South Carolina

In South Carolina, air conditioning calls peak in the hottest summer months. Spring is the easiest time to book a tune-up or replacement, before the first heat wave.

How we ranked Socastee HVAC contractors

We scored 166 Socastee HVAC contractors on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Socastee data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

HVAC contractors in Socastee: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Socastee?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Socastee, SC is One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning with a CR Score of 95/100. It has 4.9★ from 8,209 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Swift Services Heating, Cooling & Electrical (#2) and ARS / Rescue Rooter (#3) follow. We ranked 166 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Socastee are open 24/7?

88 ranked HVAC contractors in Socastee post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning (#1), Swift Services Heating, Cooling & Electrical (#2) and ARS / Rescue Rooter (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Socastee work on weekends?

124 of 166 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 105 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning (#1), Swift Services Heating, Cooling & Electrical (#2) and ARS / Rescue Rooter (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in South Carolina?

In South Carolina, South Carolina Contractor’s Licensing Board (LLR) handles licensing and covers Mechanical contractor licenses for commercial work; residential specialty contractors register with the Residential Builders Commission.

How much does ac replacement cost in Socastee?

AC replacement typically costs $3,887 to $8,073, with $5,978 typical (Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Socastee. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Socastee HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 166 rated HVAC contractors in Socastee is 4.9★, with a median of 32 reviews. One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning has the most, 8,209 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

When is the best time to hire an HVAC contractor in Socastee?

In South Carolina, air conditioning calls peak in the hottest summer months. Spring is the easiest time to book a tune-up or replacement, before the first heat wave.

How does ContractorsRanked rank HVAC contractors?

Each HVAC contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Socastee

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 166 hvac contractors serving Socastee.
  2. October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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