Emergency HVAC Service in Greenville, SC
We respond to emergency HVAC calls across Greenville, dispatch a technician fast, and diagnose your AC, furnace, or heat pump on the same visit when possible.
Greenville's Trusted Emergency Residential HVAC Team
Air Today Heating & Cooling has been answering Greenville’s emergency HVAC calls for over 45 years. We have seen every type of emergency the Upstate climate can throw at a home’s HVAC system, from compressor failures at 2 am in July to cracked heat exchangers during the first hard freeze of the year.
When you call us with an emergency, we answer the phone immediately and dispatch the closest available technician with the parts and equipment to handle the most common issues on the first visit. Our technicians diagnose the actual problem before recommending any fix, and we walk you through your options before doing the work. If a repair will solve the issue, we will tell you and quote you for the repair. We will not push you into a full system replacement when your equipment just needs a part, a refrigerant recharge, or a capacitor swap. Emergencies are the worst time to be sold something you do not need.
We show up fast, keep the work area clean, and test the full system before we leave. That approach has kept us in business for nearly five decades, and it is why homeowners across Greenville keep calling us back when their AC quits in the middle of a heat wave or their furnace fails on the coldest night of the year.
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Awards & Recognition
Air Today Heating & Cooling has been named a 2024 Best of South Carolina award winner in the HVAC Sales & Service Companies category by Guide to South Carolina. This recognition, awarded to fewer than 10% of businesses statewide, highlights our dedication to superior service and trusted expertise. We’re grateful to our Greenville community and proud to continue serving Upstate SC with top-quality furnace installation heating solutions.
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Emergency AC Repair
An AC failure during a Greenville summer is more than an inconvenience. Indoor temperatures can climb into the 90s within hours, and elderly residents, young children, and pets are at real risk of heat illness when a system goes down during extended heat. We respond to AC emergencies 7 days a week with technicians equipped to handle the most common failure points on the first visit, from refrigerant recharges to capacitor and contactor replacements to compressor diagnostics.
Our emergency AC service includes:
- Same-day or next-day response 7 days a week
- Full system diagnostic to identify the actual cause of the failure
- Refrigerant level check and recharge if needed
- Capacitor, contactor, and fan motor inspection and replacement
- Evaporator and condenser coil inspection
- Thermostat and electrical control diagnostics
- Full system test before we leave to confirm the issue is resolved
If your unit is too old or too damaged to be worth repairing, we will give you a straight assessment of your replacement options without pushing you into a same-day decision.
Emergency Furnace Repair
A furnace failure during a Greenville cold snap can be more than uncomfortable, it can be dangerous. Gas furnaces with cracked heat exchangers can leak carbon monoxide, which is colorless and odorless and can cause serious harm before anyone in the home notices the symptoms. We respond to furnace emergencies 7 days a week with technicians equipped to diagnose gas valves, ignitors, heat exchangers, and pressure switches on the first visit. If we detect any sign of a CO risk during the inspection, we will shut down the unit immediately and walk you through what needs to happen next.
Our emergency furnace service includes:
- Same-day or next-day response 7 days a week
- Full system diagnostic and CO testing where appropriate
- Inspection of the heat exchanger for cracks or damage
- Gas valve, pilot, and ignitor inspection and repair
- Pressure switch and flame sensor diagnostics
- Blower motor and limit switch testing
- Full system test before we leave to confirm safe operation
If your furnace is unsafe to operate or beyond repair, we will explain exactly why and walk you through your options. We will not condemn a system that just needs a part.
Emergency Heat Pump Repair
Heat pump failures can leave you without cooling in summer or heat in winter, since these systems handle both modes year-round. The most common emergency calls include systems stuck in defrost mode during cold weather, reversing valves that have failed, frozen outdoor units in winter, and compressor or refrigerant issues in summer. We respond to heat pump emergencies 7 days a week with technicians trained on every major brand and configuration, including heat pumps with auxiliary or emergency heat backup.
Our emergency heat pump service includes:
- Same-day or next-day response 7 days a week
- Diagnostic on cooling mode, heating mode, and defrost cycle
- Reversing valve and refrigerant pressure testing
- Outdoor unit inspection for ice buildup or fan damage
- Auxiliary and emergency heat strip diagnostics
- Thermostat compatibility check on heat-pump-specific settings
- Full system test in both modes before we leave
If your heat pump is no longer worth repairing, we will walk you through whether replacement, repair, or a different system type makes sense for your home. No pressure to decide on the spot.
Refrigerant Leaks & Other HVAC Emergencies
Some HVAC emergencies do not fit neatly into a single category but still need urgent attention. Refrigerant leaks can starve your AC of the refrigerant it needs to cool, frozen evaporator coils stop airflow entirely and can damage the compressor if the system keeps running, and electrical failures like a burned-out capacitor or control board can shut down your whole system without warning. We handle all of these on the same call so you do not have to schedule multiple service visits.
Our emergency repair service for these issues includes:
- Refrigerant leak detection using electronic leak detectors and dye tests
- Refrigerant recharge after the leak is repaired or contained
- Frozen coil diagnosis and proper thaw procedure
- Identification of the root cause of the freeze (low refrigerant, dirty filter, blower issue)
- Capacitor, contactor, and control board diagnostics and replacement
- Electrical inspection of disconnects, breakers, and wiring
- Full system test before we leave
If a repair will solve the underlying issue, we will quote you that. If the root cause points to a system that is past its useful life, we will tell you honestly so you can make an informed decision.
Why Greenville Homeowners Choose Air Today Heating & Cooling
Flexible Financing
We offer flexible financing options on BOTH installation AND repairs! Get the comfort you need today without the stress of upfront payments!
Expert HVAC Technicians
Our HVAC technicians are fully licensed and undergo background checks and drug testing before they enter your home. We hire people we'd trust in our own homes and hold them to that standard on every job.
Local Family Owned Company
Air Today is owned and operated by the Taylor family, and we've been serving Greenville for over 45 years. When you call us, you're not getting a random contractor from a call center. You're getting a team that has built its reputation in this community and intends to keep it.
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
We stand behind every installation. If something isn't right, we'll fix it. If we can't fix it, you get your money back. Call us for details on how the guarantee works.
Honest & Up-Front Pricing
We'll give you the full cost before any work begins, and that number won't change once we start. No hidden fees, no overage charges, no surprises when you get the bill.
Local Family Owned Company
As a local family business, every service call is personal to us. The Taylor family brings three generations of HVAC expertise directly to your door, ensuring quality work backed by our reputation and family name.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For most emergency HVAC calls in the Greenville area, we can have a technician at your home within a few hours, often the same day. Actual response time depends on how busy the day is, where you are in the service area, and how many other emergencies are in the queue. When you call, we will give you a specific window so you know exactly when to expect us, rather than leaving you wondering all day.
Yes. Our regular business hours are Monday through Saturday, but we take emergency HVAC calls 7 days a week, including Sundays and after hours every night. If your AC quits on a Sunday afternoon or your furnace fails overnight, we will dispatch a technician as soon as possible. You do not have to wait until Monday morning to get help with a real emergency.
A true HVAC emergency is anything that creates a safety risk, threatens your home, or makes it unsafe to stay there. Examples include no heat during freezing temperatures, no cooling during extreme heat with vulnerable household members, gas smells, carbon monoxide detector alarms, refrigerant leaks, water leaks from your HVAC system, and electrical or burning smells from the equipment. Issues like uneven temperatures, a slightly noisy unit, or higher-than-usual bills can usually wait until normal business hours.
While you wait, focus on staying safe and reducing strain on your system. If your AC is out in summer, close blinds and curtains to block sunlight, drink water, and move to the coolest part of the home. If your heat is out in winter, layer up, close off unused rooms, and use blankets rather than space heaters where possible. If you smell gas or hear unusual electrical sounds, leave the home and call us from outside.
Yes, in most cases. Unusual noises like grinding, screeching, or banging often signal mechanical damage that gets worse the longer the system runs. Burning smells, electrical odors, or visible smoke point to electrical problems or fire risk, and the system should be shut off immediately. If you smell gas around a furnace, do not touch any switches inside the home. Leave the house and call us from outside.
Yes. Gas furnaces with cracked heat exchangers, blocked vents, or damaged flue pipes can leak carbon monoxide into the home. CO is colorless and odorless, so the warning signs come from how you feel rather than how the air looks or smells. Common symptoms include headaches, dizziness, nausea, confusion, and unusual sleepiness, especially when the heat is running. If you suspect CO, leave the home immediately, call 911, then call us once everyone is safe outside.
No. Running an AC with a refrigerant leak can damage the compressor, which is the most expensive part of the system to replace. Low refrigerant also causes the evaporator coil to freeze, which stops airflow entirely and can lead to water damage from melting ice once the system shuts down. If you suspect a leak, turn the system off at the thermostat and call us. We will diagnose the leak, repair the source, recharge the refrigerant, and verify the system is operating properly.
Call Now for Emergency HVAC Service
Air Today has been answering Greenville’s emergency HVAC calls for over 45 years. Whether your AC quit on a hot Sunday afternoon or your furnace failed overnight, we can have an experienced technician at your door fast. Call (864) 295-0905 or book online for emergency service across Greenville and the Upstate.