Anderson County Detention Center Addresses Air Conditioning Issue
Deputies in Anderson County, South Carolina, are addressing concerns about a broken air conditioning unit at the Anderson County Detention Center. While one unit is down, a second unit in the same pod remains operational, and maintenance is awaiting replacement…

Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 21, 2026 —
Anderson County, South Carolina – Deputies are responding to concerns regarding a malfunctioning air conditioning unit at the Anderson County Detention Center. Officials confirmed that one of the two air conditioning units serving a specific pod within the facility is currently inoperable.
Despite the breakdown, a secondary air conditioning unit located in the same pod continues to function, providing some climate control. The facility’s maintenance department is actively working to resolve the issue and is currently awaiting the arrival of necessary replacement parts to complete the repairs.
In addition to the operational measures being taken, it was stated that inmates housed within the affected area have continuous access to water.
The timeline for the repair and the estimated arrival of replacement parts were not immediately available. Further updates are expected as maintenance progresses.
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