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# AC Repair in Columbia: who to call

10 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 10 businesses considered

Ask around Columbia for ac repair and you’ll hear a handful of names and three quotes that look nothing alike. We compared all 10 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

## 10 companies, and when to call each

Editor’s Pick

### [On The Road Again Auto Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-ff2292287a2cc04c/)

Cayce · Based here

On The Road Again Auto Repair holds a 4.8 average from 116 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://OnTheRoadAgainAutoRepair.com/)[+1 803-361-6644](tel:+18033616644) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-ff2292287a2cc04c/)

### [Pope-Davis Tire & Automotive](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-d9e027fb37be6c12/)

Columbia · Based here

Pope-Davis Tire & Automotive holds a 4.5 average from 137 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://popedavistire.com/tires-auto-repair-1-columbia-sc)[+1 803-771-4637](tel:+18037714637) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-d9e027fb37be6c12/)

### [Professional Tire and Radiator Service](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-f12f99a87c4227f8/)

Columbia · Based here

Professional Tire and Radiator Service holds a 4.5 average from 72 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.ptrsc.com/)[+1 803-256-3355](tel:+18032563355) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-f12f99a87c4227f8/)

Also on the list

#### [E.f. Martin Mechanical Contractors, Inc.](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-7566aa573da843a5/)

 4.8 · 113 reviews

Columbia

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://efmartin.com)[+1 803-799-1717](tel:+18037991717) Request a quote

#### [Mid-state Heating And Air, Llc](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-07b1a74d3e52e171/)

 4.7 · 58 reviews

Columbia

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://midstateheating.com)[+1 803-609-6689](tel:+18036096689) Request a quote

#### [ARS / Rescue Rooter](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-d49b9c2d870f4f4b/)

 4.3 · 465 reviews

Reader Favorite Columbia

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.ars.com/columbia)[+1 803-973-6781](tel:+18039736781) Request a quote

#### [Aire Serv Of Central Sc](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-32d8f36b3d82fe21/)

 4.6 · 76 reviews

West Columbia

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.aireserv.com)[+1 803-470-0407](tel:+18034700407) Request a quote

#### [Cool Care Heating, Air, Plumbing & Refrigeration](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-5670b0ff041998fa/)

 4.4 · 198 reviews

Columbia

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.coolcarehvac.com)[+1 803-772-7715](tel:+18037727715) Request a quote

#### [Northpoint Heating & Air Inc](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-b61674bd562faf9d/)

 4.5 · 93 reviews

Columbia

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.northpointac.com)[+1 803-788-8081](tel:+18037888081) Request a quote

#### [SC Heating And Air](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-68b7a4a3f05c3010/)

 4.8 · 18 reviews

Columbia

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://scheatingandair.com/)[+1 803-309-8475](tel:+18033098475) Request a quote

Side by side

## The 10 at a glance

AC Repair, Columbia, November 4, 2026

| Business | Label | Rating | Reviews | Years | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On The Road Again Auto Repair | Editor’s Pick | 4.8 | 116 | – | – |
| Pope-Davis Tire & Automotive | – | 4.5 | 137 | – | – |
| Professional Tire and Radiator Service | – | 4.5 | 72 | – | – |
| E.f. Martin Mechanical Contractors, Inc. | – | 4.8 | 113 | – | – |
| Mid-state Heating And Air, Llc | – | 4.7 | 58 | – | – |
| ARS / Rescue Rooter | Reader Favorite | 4.3 | 465 | – | – |
| Aire Serv Of Central Sc | – | 4.6 | 76 | – | – |
| Cool Care Heating, Air, Plumbing & Refrigeration | – | 4.4 | 198 | – | – |
| Northpoint Heating & Air Inc | – | 4.5 | 93 | – | – |
| SC Heating And Air | – | 4.8 | 18 | – | – |

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 AC repair companies in Columbia?

Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 10 AC repair companies for Columbia.

### Which of these AC repair companies in Columbia has the best reviews?

On The Road Again Auto Repair has a 4.8 rating from 116 public reviews, the highest on this page.

### Which of these AC repair companies has the most reviews?

ARS / Rescue Rooter, with 465 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.

### Are these AC repair companies licensed?

10 of the 10 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 AC repair companies in Columbia?

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 Columbia guides

- [HVAC Contractors](https://readthelocallist.com/columbia/best-hvac-contractors/)
- [Furnace & Heating Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/columbia/furnace-repair/)
- [Auto repair shops](https://readthelocallist.com/columbia/best-auto-repair-shops/)
- [Brake repair shops](https://readthelocallist.com/columbia/best-brake-repair-shops/)
- [Transmission repair shops](https://readthelocallist.com/columbia/best-transmission-repair-shops/)
- [Tire shops](https://readthelocallist.com/columbia/best-tire-shops/)
- [Home builders](https://readthelocallist.com/columbia/best-home-builders/)
- [Electricians](https://readthelocallist.com/columbia/best-electricians/)

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

## Local facts

Public records behind this guide.

- 1,055 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
- 139.4 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
- 147,035 Columbia 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
- +7.5% Population change since 2020 (from 136,725 (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. On The Road Again Auto Repair*Editor’s Pick*
2. Pope-Davis Tire & Automotive*Columbia*
3. Professional Tire and Radiator Service*Columbia*
4. E.f. Martin Mechanical Contractors, Inc.*Columbia*
5. Mid-state Heating And Air, Llc*Columbia*
6. ARS / Rescue Rooter*Reader Favorite*
7. Aire Serv Of Central Sc*West Columbia*
8. Cool Care Heating, Air, Plumbing & Refrigeration*Columbia*
9. Northpoint Heating & Air Inc*Columbia*
10. SC Heating And Air*Columbia*

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