Martinsburg is the Berkeley County seat and the southern anchor of the Heat Cool and Happy service area, a straight run down I-81 from Hagerstown. Berkeley County has been one of the faster-growing parts of West Virginia, and a lot of its housing is newer subdivision construction with ducted heat pumps and central air.
The older core of Martinsburg is a different story: brick homes and rowhouses from the railroad and mill era, often with older heating and cooling added piece by piece.
Common Martinsburg jobs
- Heat pump replacements in newer subdivisions
- Mini splits for older homes
- Central air installs
- Humidity control
What’s different in Martinsburg
Know the house before the system.
Heat pump country
Many newer homes in Berkeley County are all-electric with heat pumps. As those systems age, a properly sized replacement keeps bills in check. Much of the Eastern Panhandle’s electricity comes from Potomac Edison.
Older downtown homes
Brick rowhouses and older homes in town can be tough to duct. Mini splits fit well there.
West Virginia licensing
West Virginia licenses contractors through the WV Contractor Licensing Board, and HVAC technicians through the WV Division of Labor.
Martinsburg questions
HVAC in Martinsburg, answered.
More answers on the HVAC questions page.
Smell gas? Leave the house, don’t flip switches, and call your gas utility or 911 from outside.
CO alarm going off? Get everyone out and call 911.
No heat in freezing weather? Call or text 240-818-5824. Never use an oven or a grill indoors for heat.
Do you serve Martinsburg, Falling Waters and Hedgesville?
Yes. Berkeley County, WV, including Martinsburg, Falling Waters and Hedgesville, is part of the Heat Cool and Happy service area. Call or text 240-818-5824.
Our subdivision home’s heat pump is 13 years old. Should we replace it?
It’s worth an evaluation. Around 12 to 15 years, efficiency drops and repairs get more frequent. If you’re facing repairs more than once a year or the bills keep climbing, replacement is often the better value.
Is an HVAC contractor license required in West Virginia?
West Virginia requires contractors to hold a license from the WV Contractor Licensing Board for most jobs, and HVAC technicians are licensed through the WV Division of Labor. Ask any contractor for their numbers.