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title: Furnace & Heating Repair in Charleston: Who to Call
url: https://readthelocallist.com/charleston/furnace-repair/
updated: 2026-11-04
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Furnace & Heating Repair · Jobs, explained

# Furnace & Heating Repair in Charleston: who to call

5 local companies we would call for the job, and what to ask before you pay.

By **the editors of The Local List** Updated November 4, 2026 5 businesses considered

Ask around Charleston for furnace & heating repair and you’ll hear a handful of names and three quotes that look nothing alike. We compared all 5 on the public record. They aren’t ranked: each carries a label for what it does best.

**How we chose**

Open businesses with a phone number and enough real reviews to judge fairly, compared on ratings, review history, years in business and record checks. No business paid to be included.

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Who to call

## 5 companies, and when to call each

Editor’s Pick

### [Preferred Home Services](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-d1dd170b98040652/)

North Charleston · Based here

Preferred Home Services holds a 4.9 average from 2388 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[+1 843-380-8165](tel:+18433808165) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-d1dd170b98040652/)

### [Smoak's Comfort Control](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-0aea5a662a92a473/)

Charleston · Based here

Smoak's Comfort Control holds a 4.9 average from 273 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.smoakscomfort.com)[+1 843-556-9550](tel:+18435569550) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-0aea5a662a92a473/)

Reader Favorite

### [M&B Heating and Air](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-a65a03f1490459c5/)

Charleston · Based here

M&B Heating and Air holds a 4.8 average from 358 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.myattandbates.com/)[+1 843-628-1775](tel:+18436281775) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-a65a03f1490459c5/)

Also on the list

#### [Terrace Heating and Air](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-59718f703939335e/)

 4.9 · 47 reviews

Charleston

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.terraceair.com/)[+1 843-762-3639](tel:+18437623639) Request a quote

#### [Customer's Preference](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-fa388c3c77d3ee29/)

 5.0 · 26 reviews

Charleston

- Operating status checked

[+1 843-557-5446](tel:+18435575446) Request a quote

Side by side

## The 5 at a glance

Furnace & Heating Repair, Charleston, November 4, 2026

| Business | Label | Rating | Reviews | Years | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Home Services | Editor’s Pick | 4.9 | 2388 | – | – |
| Smoak's Comfort Control | – | 4.9 | 273 | – | – |
| M&B Heating and Air | Reader Favorite | 4.8 | 358 | – | – |
| Terrace Heating and Air | – | 4.9 | 47 | – | – |
| Customer's Preference | – | 5.0 | 26 | – | – |

On a phone, swipe the table sideways to see every column.

Hiring guide

## Before you sign with a company

The best businesses welcome these questions. If a company dodges them, keep looking.

1. **Check the license.** Where your state requires one for this work, look it up on the state’s licensing site before anyone visits, not after.
2. **Get written quotes for the same scope.** Ask each company to price the same job, materials and equipment so you’re comparing like with like.
3. **Ask who handles permits.** If the job needs one, the company should pull it and tell you how long it usually takes.
4. **Read the payment schedule.** Payments should follow progress, with a modest deposit up front.
5. **Get the warranty in writing.** Know what’s covered, for how long, and whether it transfers if you sell.

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Your questions

## Frequently asked questions

### How did the editors choose these furnace & heating repair companies in Charleston?

Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 5 furnace & heating repair companies for Charleston.

### Which of these furnace & heating repair companies in Charleston has the best reviews?

Customer's Preference has a 5.0 rating from 26 public reviews, the highest on this page.

### Which of these furnace & heating repair companies has the most reviews?

Preferred Home Services, with 2388 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.

### Are these furnace & heating repair companies licensed?

5 of the 5 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.

### How many quotes should I get for furnace & heating repair companies in Charleston?

Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

### Why aren’t the businesses ranked?

Because the right company depends on the job. Each business carries a label that says what it does best, so you can pick the one that fits yours.

Keep reading

## More from The Local List

More Charleston guides

- [HVAC Contractors](https://readthelocallist.com/charleston/best-hvac-contractors/)
- [AC Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/charleston/ac-repair/)
- [Roofing Contractors](https://readthelocallist.com/charleston/best-roofing-contractors/)
- [Auto repair shops](https://readthelocallist.com/charleston/best-auto-repair-shops/)
- [Brake repair shops](https://readthelocallist.com/charleston/best-brake-repair-shops/)
- [Transmission repair shops](https://readthelocallist.com/charleston/best-transmission-repair-shops/)
- [Tire shops](https://readthelocallist.com/charleston/best-tire-shops/)
- [Pest control companies](https://readthelocallist.com/charleston/best-pest-control-companies/)

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- [Jacksonville](https://readthelocallist.com/jacksonville/furnace-repair/)
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- [Tampa](https://readthelocallist.com/tampa/furnace-repair/)
- [Orlando](https://readthelocallist.com/orlando/furnace-repair/)
- [Port St. Lucie](https://readthelocallist.com/port-st-lucie/furnace-repair/)
- [St. Petersburg](https://readthelocallist.com/st-petersburg/furnace-repair/)
- [Cape Coral](https://readthelocallist.com/cape-coral/furnace-repair/)
- [Hialeah](https://readthelocallist.com/hialeah/furnace-repair/)

## Local facts

Public records behind this guide.

- 1,383 People per square mile Source: [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025
- 115.3 sq mi Land area Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025
- 159,423 Charleston residents Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025
- +5.8% Population change since 2020 (from 150,746 (April 2020 base)) Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025

In this guide

1. Preferred Home Services*Editor’s Pick*
2. Smoak's Comfort Control*Charleston*
3. M&B Heating and Air*Reader Favorite*
4. Terrace Heating and Air*Charleston*
5. Customer's Preference*Charleston*

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