HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical Services in Durham, NC

Durham’s housing goes back a long way. Mill houses and bungalows in neighborhoods like Old West Durham, Trinity Park, and Walltown share the city with mid-century ranches near Forest Hills and newer builds around Southpoint and the edge of RTP.

That range is why Blanton’s approaches every Durham call with the home’s age in mind. We handle HVAC, plumbing, drain, and electrical service across the Bull City, and the right fix for a 1920s bungalow is rarely the right fix for a house built last decade.

Book your Durham appointment online and we’ll take it from there.

Heating & Air Conditioning

Plenty of older Durham homes weren’t built with central air in mind. Ductwork is often squeezed into crawlspaces or attics after the fact, and the result is uneven temperatures and systems that run nonstop in July. In plaster-wall houses where new duct runs aren’t practical, ductless equipment is often the better fit.

Newer homes near Southpoint and south Durham deal with different issues, mostly aging heat pumps and builder-grade equipment near the end of its service life. Humidity control matters in both.

• Older homes without room for ductwork are well suited to ductless mini split systems.
• A system that hums but won’t cool, or freezes up on humid days, needs AC repair.
• Worn-out heat pumps in south Durham subdivisions are often good candidates for heat pump replacement.
• Uneven heat or a system that won’t kick on is handled through heating repair.
• Older gas furnaces in established neighborhoods sometimes need furnace repair to get through another winter.
• Damp crawlspaces and sticky summer air can be managed with humidifiers and dehumidifiers.
• Our full range of HVAC services covers system design, replacement, and seasonal care.
• Programmable controls through thermostat services help older systems run less and last longer.

Schedule heating or air conditioning service in Durham and get the house comfortable again.

Plumbing & Drain Services

Durham runs its own water system, drawing mainly from Lake Michie, completed in 1926, and Little River Reservoir. When rainfall runs short, those reservoirs drop, and the city moved into a Stage 2 water shortage response in June 2026. A running toilet or a slow leak costs more than it seems when every gallon counts.

In older neighborhoods, mature street trees and aging sewer laterals are a common combination for root intrusion and slow drains. Remodels in historic homes can also uncover a patchwork of pipe materials from different decades.

• Our plumbing services cover repairs, fixture replacements, and remodel rough-ins.
• Unexplained jumps in your water bill are worth a call for leak detection.
• Mixed or failing pipe materials in a pre-war home can be replaced through repiping.
• Water coming up through a basement floor drain or lower-level tub often means a sewer backup.
• Slow drains in older homes respond well to professional drain cleaning.

Book plumbing or drain service in Durham and stop the leak before it adds up.

Electrical Services

Pre-war homes in Durham may still have outdated wiring, two-prong outlets, or panels sized for a fraction of today’s loads. Before a renovation or a home purchase, it pays to know what’s behind the walls.

Newer homes, especially near RTP, see more requests for EV chargers, dedicated circuits for home offices, and upgraded lighting. Summer storms add surge and outage concerns across the whole city.

• An electrical inspection gives you a clear picture before renovating or buying an older home.
• Homes with original or patched-together circuits may need updated wiring.
• Two-prong and ungrounded receptacles can be brought up to date with outlet installation.
• Older homes with fuse boxes or small breaker panels are good candidates for electrical panel upgrades.
• Commuters near RTP and Southpoint often add a Level 2 EV charger.
• New circuits, fixture swaps, and general updates fall under our residential electrical services.

Schedule electrical service in Durham and get answers about your home’s wiring.

Why Choose Blanton’s?

• Serving North Carolina Since 1951. Blanton’s has served Triangle homeowners for more than 75 years.
• Familiar With Durham’s Housing. We work in mill houses, mid-century ranches, and newer builds, and we plan each job around how the home was built.
• Experience With Older and Newer Homes. Retrofitting comfort into a plaster-wall bungalow takes a different approach than servicing a 2015 heat pump.
• Multiple Home Services Through One Company. Heating, cooling, plumbing, drain, and electrical work are all handled by one company.
• Upfront Pricing and Service Options. You’ll know the cost and your options before work starts.
• Clear Appointment Communication. We confirm timing and keep you updated on the day of service.
• Family-Owned and Locally Operated. We’re a North Carolina company serving Durham, Wake Forest, and communities across the Triangle.

Get heating, cooling, plumbing, drain, or electrical service scheduled in Durham today.