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# Best HVAC & Air Conditioning in Charleston, WV - CharlestonTopRated.com

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# Best HVAC and air conditioning companies in Charleston, WV

Verified Charleston HVAC and air conditioning companies for AC repair, AC replacement, heating service, and duct work - serving East End, Kanawha City, South Hills, Elk City, Cross Lanes, St Albans and beyond.

Rankings updated November 2026 from Google ratings and review volume - not paid placement

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## How to pick an HVAC company in Charleston

When the AC dies in July, speed matters - but so does not getting sold a system two sizes too big. A top-rated HVAC company quotes load calculations, not guesses, and stands behind the install with a real labor warranty.

The Kanawha Valley has old housing stock, real winters and river-town flooding. West Virginia homeowners value a trade that stands behind the work. When you compare HVAC and air conditioning companies in Charleston, ask every one of them the same three questions: are you licensed and insured for this exact work, who is actually showing up (your crew or a sub), and what does the warranty cover in writing.

Searching for HVAC and air conditioning companies near me in Charleston? Everyone ranked below serves Charleston and the surrounding neighborhoods, including East End, Kanawha City, South Hills, Elk City, Cross Lanes, St Albans. Check the address and service area on a listing before you call, because the closest one is not always the one a search engine puts first.

If this is an emergency, call rather than fill in a form. An AC that dies in a heat wave, or heat that dies in a freeze, is the case for calling instead of waiting for morning. Ask up front whether they are dispatching tonight and what the after-hours call-out fee is: 24/7 availability is not something a star rating can tell you.

How we rank these Charleston businesses

Today this order comes from public Google ratings and review volume, and nothing else.

- **A quality floor.** At least a 4.0 rating and 15 or more reviews to be listed at all.

- **Confidence, not just stars.** A thin rating gets pulled toward the typical rating for its own category, in proportion to how few reviews back it up; a well-reviewed rating is trusted almost entirely as is. A 4.9 from 7 reviews is a weaker claim than a 4.5 from 890, and the order says so.

- **Recent counts for more.** A five star review from four years ago is not evidence about the crew working today.

- **One customer, one voice,** and a burst of reviews in a single day counts for less than the same reviews earned over a month.

- **Local means local.** A business has to actually serve Charleston to be listed here. We measure the distance from the business to the city and drop the ones that are really in another market, which is why you will not see a clinic an hour away sitting above the one down the road.

- **The ranked order is not for sale.** No business can pay to move up in the numbered list. Every position in it is earned on public ratings and review volume and nothing else.

- **Featured is a labelled spotlight, not a rank.** The starred card above the rankings is reserved for businesses that have recently joined Top Rated. A new client can be excellent and still have a short review history, and the numbers alone would bury them for months, so the spotlight gives them visibility while that history builds. It carries no position number, it never moves anyone in the numbered list below it, and it is clearly marked every time it appears. We also rotate it: promotions and seasonal events cycle different clients through the slot, so it is a turn in the spotlight rather than a permanent purchase.

**What is changing.** We are adding a second signal: reviews left here by customers whose job we can actually trace. It is built and published below so you can see it before it counts, and it is not part of the order yet. A review will count more when we can prove the job happened, not because it was left on our site.

How much each kind of review counts

- 1.6x**Verified job**

A Top Rated review from a customer whose job we can trace: we brokered the lead, the work was booked, and the review came after the job.

- 1.2x**Verified account**

A Top Rated review from a real, signed-in account that we cannot tie to a specific job.

- 1x**Google**

A public Google review. This is the baseline and it is not discounted.

- 0x**Unverified**

Anything we cannot stand behind. Shown if we show it, counts for nothing.

Still curious? [The full methodology](/methodology/) and [the FAQ](/faq/).

## The full Charleston ranking

Show independents only

1

[Best Virginia Heating & AC Repair Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/best-virginia-heating-ac-repair/)

★★★★★ 5 · 3501 Google reviews · 892 Orchard Park Rd

[View profile](/biz/best-virginia-heating-ac-repair/) [Call](tel:+16812498219) [Website](https://bestvirginiahvac.com/ac-repair/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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2

[NexAir - Expert Plumbers Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/nexair-expert-plumbers/)

★★★★★ 5 · 351 Google reviews · 815 Quarrier St

[View profile](/biz/nexair-expert-plumbers/) [Call](tel:+13043580348) [Website](https://nexairhomeservices.com/service-area/west-virginia/kanawha-county/charleston/plumber/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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3

[NexAir Heating & AC Repair Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/nexair-heating-ac-repair/)

★★★★★ 5 · 252 Google reviews · 815 Quarrier St

[View profile](/biz/nexair-heating-ac-repair/) [Call](tel:+13043051095) [Website](https://nexairhomeservices.com/service-area/west-virginia/kanawha-county/charleston/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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4

[NexAir Heating & AC Repair Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/nexair-heating-ac-repair/)

★★★★★ 5 · 160 Google reviews · 106 1st Ave

[View profile](/biz/nexair-heating-ac-repair/) [Call](tel:+13044034639) [Website](https://www.nexairhomeservices.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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5

[AirTech Heating & Cooling Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/airtech-heating-cooling/)

★★★★★ 5 · 141 Google reviews · 1317 Dunbar Ave

[View profile](/biz/airtech-heating-cooling/) [Call](tel:+13045762533) [Website](https://airtechhelps.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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6

[NexAir Heating & AC Repair Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/nexair-heating-ac-repair/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 753 Google reviews · 215 A Terrace Ave

[View profile](/biz/nexair-heating-ac-repair/) [Call](tel:+13045294000) [Website](https://nexairhomeservices.com/service-area/west-virginia/cabell-county/huntington/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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7

[Montani Mechanical Group Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/montani-mechanical-group/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 644 Google reviews · 132 Harris Dr

[View profile](/biz/montani-mechanical-group/) [Call](tel:+13042208117) [Website](https://www.montanimg.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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8

[Advanced Air Solutions Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/advanced-air-solutions/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 119 Google reviews · 110 Bryant Lake Rd

[View profile](/biz/advanced-air-solutions/) [Call](tel:+13043959867) [Website](http://advancedairwv.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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9

[Kanawha Valley Maintenance Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/kanawha-valley-maintenance/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 71 Google reviews · 2930 Piedmont Rd

[View profile](/biz/kanawha-valley-maintenance/) [Call](tel:+13049024047) [Website](https://www.kanawhavalleymaintenance.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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10

[Apex Air Pro Services Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/apex-air-pro-services/)

★★★★★ 5 · 17 Google reviews · 7200 Kanawha State Forest Dr

[View profile](/biz/apex-air-pro-services/) [Call](tel:+13047671266) [Website](https://apexairproservices.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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11

[United Refrigeration Inc](/biz/united-refrigeration-inc/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 21 Google reviews · 340 3rd Ave

[View profile](/biz/united-refrigeration-inc/) [Call](tel:+13043443681) [Website](http://www.uri.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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12

[Dodrill Comfort & Energy Solutions Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/dodrill-comfort-energy-solutions/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 938 Google reviews · 420 A Old Goff Mountain Rd

[View profile](/biz/dodrill-comfort-energy-solutions/) [Call](tel:+13042440506) [Website](https://www.dodrillcomfort.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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13

[DarnoldLyons Heating Cooling Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/darnoldlyons-heating-cooling/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 214 Google reviews · 2570 Pennsylvania Ave Ste B

[View profile](/biz/darnoldlyons-heating-cooling/) [Call](tel:+13047448474) [Website](http://www.darnoldandlyons.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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14

[Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Charleston WV](/biz/mr-rooter-plumbing-of-charleston-wv/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 97 Google reviews · 815 Quarrier St

[View profile](/biz/mr-rooter-plumbing-of-charleston-wv/) [Call](tel:+13042234004) [Website](https://www.mrrooter.com/charleston-wv/?cid=LSTL_MRR000199&utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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15

[Best Virginia Heating, Cooling, Electrical and Plumbing Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/best-virginia-heating-cooling-electrical-and-plumbing/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 84 Google reviews · 1022 Bridge Rd

[View profile](/biz/best-virginia-heating-cooling-electrical-and-plumbing/) [Call](tel:+13048323531) [Website](https://bestvirginiahvac.com/ac-repair/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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16

[Arctic Air, LLC](/biz/arctic-air-llc/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 26 Google reviews · 12421 Venable Ave

[View profile](/biz/arctic-air-llc/) [Call](tel:+13049494036) [Website](http://airwalex.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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17

[Ferguson Plumbing Supply](/biz/ferguson-plumbing-supply/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 45 Google reviews · 160 Spring St

[View profile](/biz/ferguson-plumbing-supply/) [Call](tel:+13043424784) [Website](https://www.ferguson.com/store/wv/charleston/plumbingpvf-0142?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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18

[Force TK- Charleston Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/force-tk-charleston/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 52 Google reviews · 2209 6th Ave

[View profile](/biz/force-tk-charleston/) [Call](tel:+13043452010) [Website](https://www.forcetk.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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19

[Charleston Heating Co Inc Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/charleston-heating-co-inc/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 61 Google reviews · 2417 Smith Rd

[View profile](/biz/charleston-heating-co-inc/) [Call](tel:+13047446353) [Website](http://charlestonheatingandcooling.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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20

[Mullen Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/mullen-plumbing-heating-cooling/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 1557 Google reviews · 301 B St

[View profile](/biz/mullen-plumbing-heating-cooling/) [Call](tel:+13047443221) [Website](https://mullenplumbing.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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21

[E.J. Thompson & Son LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/e-j-thompson-son-llc/)

★★★★½ 4.6 · 156 Google reviews · 1234 Charleston Rd

[View profile](/biz/e-j-thompson-son-llc/) [Call](tel:+13043966313) [Website](https://ejtson.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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22

[Cam's Service Center and 24/7 Roadside Repair Service for heavy duty vehicles Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/cam-s-service-center-and-24-7-roadside-repair-service-for-heavy-duty-v/)

★★★★½ 4.5 · 209 Google reviews · 2209 6th Ave

[View profile](/biz/cam-s-service-center-and-24-7-roadside-repair-service-for-heavy-duty-v/) [Call](tel:+13045500675) [Website](https://camsservicecenter.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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23

[Jerry Hilbert LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/jerry-hilbert-llc/)

★★★★ 4.3 · 39 Google reviews · 2350 Pennsylvania Ave

[View profile](/biz/jerry-hilbert-llc/) [Call](tel:+13043439150) [Website](https://www.jerryhilbertllc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

Unclaimed - is this yours?

24

[Al Marino Inc., Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/al-marino-inc-plumbing-heating-cooling-electrical/)

★★★★ 4.1 · 233 Google reviews · 1653 4th Ave

[View profile](/biz/al-marino-inc-plumbing-heating-cooling-electrical/) [Call](tel:+13044704696) [Website](https://almarinoinc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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Ratings and review counts sourced from Google. Businesses shown are the highest-rated in Charleston; owners can claim and verify their listing free.

## HVAC & Air Conditioning in Charleston: common questions

### Who are the best HVAC and air conditioning companies in Charleston?

Based on Google ratings and review volume as of November 2026, the top rated HVAC and air conditioning companies in Charleston are Best Virginia Heating & AC Repair, NexAir - Expert Plumbers, NexAir Heating & AC Repair. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page.

### How do I find HVAC and air conditioning companies near me in Charleston?

Every company ranked on this page serves Charleston and the surrounding area, including East End, Kanawha City, South Hills, Elk City, Cross Lanes, St Albans. Open any listing for its address, phone number and service area, then call the two or three closest to you. Distance is worth checking yourself: the nearest HVAC company is not automatically the best one, so this page ranks on rating and review volume first and leaves proximity to you.

### Which HVAC and air conditioning companies in Charleston offer 24/7 emergency service?

After-hours availability is not part of a Google rating, so this directory cannot verify it for you in advance. An AC that dies in a heat wave, or heat that dies in a freeze, is the case for calling instead of waiting for morning. Call the top rated HVAC and air conditioning companies on this page and ask two things before you agree to anything: are you dispatching tonight, and what is the after-hours call-out fee. A company that answers both plainly on the phone is usually the one that actually shows up.

### How do I choose an HVAC company in Charleston?

When the AC dies in July, speed matters - but so does not getting sold a system two sizes too big. A top-rated HVAC company quotes load calculations, not guesses, and stands behind the install with a real labor warranty.

Run a business in hvac & air conditioning? [After Hours AI](https://afterhai.com/) answers your calls 24/7 so you never miss a customer.

## Are you a top-rated Charleston pro?

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Prefer to talk? Call or text the Top Rated directory on [(813) 454-0813](tel:+18134540813). This is our number, not the number of any business listed here.

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