Whether it's a sudden breakdown or a planned efficiency upgrade, Hickory HVAC has you covered with expert diagnosis, quality installs, and friendly, on-time service.
A house with no cooling in summer or no heat in winter can't be put on hold, so we don't. We send experienced technicians out for same-day visits and repairs built around how these systems actually fail in our local homes.
From the first call to the final airflow check, our experienced team handles every heating and cooling problem your home or business can face.
Aging system? We'll show you the numbers before you decide.
Source-removal duct cleaning, not a quick vacuum and a coupon.
Repairs for any heating or cooling system, diagnosed with real testing instead of guesswork.
Quiet, efficient ductless systems with clean line-set installs.
Efficient AC systems, correctly sized and installed to last.
New HVAC systems, sized, sealed, and commissioned the right way.
Year-round heating and cooling from one efficient system.
New furnaces installed with proper venting, gas work, and a full startup test.
Coils cleaned, charge checked, safeties tested, twice a year.
No heat tonight? We find the failed part and get the furnace running.
Heat pumps, furnaces, and boilers brought back to steady, even heat.
Cold air back fast, with the common parts already on the truck.
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Most of the calls we answer come down to two things: a house that won't cool, or a house that won't heat. Here's how we handle both.
A dead air conditioner on a hot afternoon is the call we run most. The usual culprit is a small electrical part, a capacitor or contactor, that our trucks carry, so most AC repairs are finished in one visit. Every repair comes with an upfront quote and an honest opinion on repair versus replacement.
Most furnace breakdowns come from a handful of parts: flame sensors, igniters, inducer motors, and control boards. We find the one that failed and fix it, usually in a single visit. Every visit includes a safety check of the burners and venting, and you'll know the price before we start.
If something seems off with your comfort system, it usually comes down to one of these. Here are the problems we get called about most across Hickory, and how we put a stop to each.
Warm air from the vents usually traces to a weak capacitor, a refrigerant leak, or a frozen coil, all fixable, and all diagnosable in one visit.
AC repairA furnace that lights and then shuts down within seconds usually has a dirty flame sensor or a failing igniter, quick fixes for an experienced tech.
Furnace repairThat slow decline in performance isn't age, it's neglect compounding. A proper clean-and-tune brings most systems back to spec in one visit.
Maintenance & tune-upsWe size replacements with a real load calculation, not a guess, so the new system delivers even temperatures and lower bills from day one.
System replacementA musty smell at startup often means moisture in the ducts or a dirty evaporator coil, worth addressing before it becomes a bigger air-quality problem.
Air duct cleaningA garage office, a converted attic, or that one bedroom the ducts never reached, a ductless mini-split solves it without tearing open walls.
Mini-split installationA house at 90 degrees is an every-hour problem, so we treat it like one. Same-day appointments across Hickory, with evenings and weekends available.
The person at your door knows HVAC inside and out, from superheat readings to error codes, because we hire seasoned pros and keep them sharp on the methods that actually work.
You'll get a clear written quote before any work starts, and the price you approve is the price you pay. That's why so many customers call us back.
A proper repair includes the details: static pressure check, capacitor test under load, combustion analysis on furnaces, and a clean condensate path that won't back up in August.
For over 15 years, Hickory HVAC has been the trusted name for HVAC service in this part of NC. Our hometown technicians understand the unique challenges that local comfort systems face, from the age of local housing stock and its ductwork quirks to coastal air that corrodes condenser coils.
Anyone can bolt in a condenser. Lasting comfort comes from understanding the home and the system together, and that's where our years working in this area pay off, fewer callbacks, faster fixes, and installs that pass inspection without drama.
Talk to someone who actually knows heating and cooling. Honest, no-pressure pricing over the phone.
Every job runs through the same proven steps, so nothing gets missed and the fix actually lasts.
Pick up the phone and dial (828) 316-0064. A few quick questions later, your appointment is on the calendar, frequently the same day.
Our technician tests the system, capacitors, motors, refrigerant charge, ignition, airflow, safeties, pinpoints the actual fault, and presents your options with clear, upfront pricing.
We complete the approved work on the spot whenever possible: quality parts, code-compliant connections, and no shortcuts hidden behind the air handler.
Before we leave, the system is tested end to end and your questions are answered. Seasonal tune-up plans are available to protect the investment.
Upfront pricing · Same-day service available
The first visit sets the tone. Here's how we respond when you call Hickory HVAC for emergency HVAC service.
Our team answers your call right away, gathers key details, cooling or heating, running or dead, any error codes on the thermostat, and books your visit, often same-day. We'll walk you through the quick checks worth trying first in the meantime.
Right away, our fully equipped technician is at your door with everything needed to handle the problem in your property.
The technician confirms exactly what failed and why, then fixes it on the spot, and if the system is beyond saving, walks you through right-sized replacement options with real numbers and a realistic timeline.
Seasonal maintenance runs on your schedule, with reminders when you're due, to keep efficiency up and failures down. A maintained system is how equipment reaches year 15 and beyond.
"Our AC died on the hottest day of the year and they had someone at our door within hours. He found a blown capacitor, swapped it from stock on the truck, and had cold air blowing before dinner. Fair price, no drama, and he checked the rest of the system while he was there."
"We signed up for their maintenance plan two years ago and it has already paid for itself. On the fall tune-up they caught a cracked igniter that would have left us with no heat in January, and replaced it on the spot. Money well spent."
"Years of dust, pet hair, and who knows what else came out of our ducts. After the cleaning, the airflow from every vent is noticeably stronger, and my wife's morning allergies have calmed way down. They showed us before-and-after photos of everything they pulled out."
We don't just swap parts and leave. We make sure the job is done right. Every visit is backed by our experience, honest recommendations, and thorough work you can count on.
The difference shows up in the results. Our technicians have logged real years on these systems, so they identify the actual fault the first time and fix it properly instead of throwing parts at your system until something sticks.
We match every replacement to an actual load calculation rather than defaulting to whatever's on the truck. Installations get done to code: sealed duct connections, correct line sets, proper condensate handling, clean electrical work. You get a system that performs for years, not just on day one.
Our team believes in keeping systems alive with inexpensive seasonal care. If you want to avoid the emergency replacement, our spring and fall maintenance visits handle the checks that actually extend equipment life. It's that simple. This focus on longevity is why so many homeowners recommend us.
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