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Union County sits on the eastern edge of our service area, and homeowners here often tell us the same thing: it’s hard to find reliable HVAC service that will actually come out to Union. We get it — and we’re here.
Our technician Madison services homes throughout Union County regularly. Here’s what she sees and why Union homes deserve the same level of service as any Greenville or Spartanburg property.
The Union HVAC Landscape
Union’s housing stock is diverse — from historic homes in the downtown district to mid-century ranch homes along Highway 176, plus newer construction on the outskirts toward Jonesville and Buffalo. Each era of construction brings different HVAC challenges.
Older Homes (Pre-1980s)
Many of Union’s older homes were originally heated with oil furnaces, propane, or even wood. HVAC retrofits in these homes sometimes involved compromises — ductwork that’s undersized, air handlers squeezed into tight closets, and electrical panels that weren’t upgraded to support the added load.
Madison frequently finds systems in Union that are working harder than they should because the ductwork or electrical infrastructure wasn’t properly upgraded when the HVAC was installed.
Failed Evaporator Coils
On a recent Union call, Madison evaluated a system with a failed evaporator coil. The homeowner had noticed the system wasn’t cooling effectively and wanted options. Madison assessed the overall system condition, age, and efficiency to help the homeowner decide between coil replacement and full system replacement.
This is a common decision point: a new evaporator coil on a 15-year-old system buys 3-5 more years but doesn’t address the declining efficiency of the rest of the equipment. A full replacement solves everything but costs more upfront. We present both options with honest pros and cons and let the homeowner decide.
Challenges Specific to Union County
Distance from suppliers: Union is farther from HVAC parts distributors than Greenville or Spartanburg. We stock the most common parts on our trucks so repairs can be completed in one visit whenever possible.
Power quality: Rural areas of Union County can experience voltage fluctuations that stress HVAC equipment. We recommend surge protectors on HVAC systems in areas with known power quality issues.
Limited competition: Fewer HVAC companies service Union, which unfortunately means some homeowners have experienced poor service or inflated pricing from whoever was willing to make the drive. We charge the same rates in Union as we do in Duncan — your location doesn’t change the price.
Club Wally in Union County
Club Wally membership is especially valuable for Union homeowners because it guarantees scheduled maintenance visits and priority emergency service. When your heat goes out on a January night in Union, you don’t want to discover that every company is booked for three days. Club Wally members go to the front of the line.
Serving Union and Laurens County
Our service area extends throughout Union County — including Union, Jonesville, Buffalo, Lockhart, and the surrounding rural areas. We also service Laurens County (Clinton, Laurens, Cross Hill) from our Greenwood location at 1720 Highway 72.
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Call Waldrop Plumbing Air Electric at (864) 536-0887. We come to Union — and we come prepared.
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