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5 Best HVAC Services in Charleston (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated · 7 min read

We compared 19 HVAC services in Charleston on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

When a furnace quits in January or an air conditioner gives out in an August heat wave, HVAC services in Charleston book up quickly. The businesses on this page hold more than 2,400 Google reviews between them and none rates below 4.7, so the useful question is not who is good but who is set up for your job: a tune-up, a repair on an aging unit, or a full system replacement.

Short answer: Mullen Plumbing, Heating & Cooling has the deepest review base, 4.7 stars from more than 1,600 Google reviews, though its reviews mostly describe plumbing jobs. For reviews about furnaces and air conditioners, NexAir Heating & AC Repair (5.0, more than 290 reviews) and DarnoldLyons Heating Cooling (4.8, more than 220) are strong places to start. One DarnoldLyons reviewer tagged an annual maintenance visit at $100 to $200.
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Heating and cooling contractors compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Mullen Plumbing, Heating & Cooling 4.7 ★ 1,671 Largest company / membership plan View ›
2 NexAir Heating & AC Repair 5.0 ★ 293 AC tune-ups / replacements View ›
3 DarnoldLyons Heating Cooling 4.8 ★ 221 Replacements / long-term customers View ›
4 AirTech Heating & Cooling 5.0 ★ 149 Repairs on older units / commercial refrigeration View ›
5 Best Virginia Heating, Cooling, Electrical and Plumbing 4.9 ★ 150 Furnace repair / A/C start-up View ›
5 Best HVAC Services in Charleston (2026)

Which contractor fits which job

Mullen Plumbing, Heating & Cooling logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Mullen Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

4.71,671 Google reviews

Mullen Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is based in South Charleston and its website lists heating, cooling, plumbing and sewer and drain work for Kanawha and Putnam counties. Google types it as an HVAC contractor, with air conditioning repair, furnace repair, duct cleaning, air conditioning supply and gas installation listed. The site describes AC service for all makes and models, and offers a membership club and financing.

What people praise

  • A large company with several departments, useful if a heating problem also involves gas or plumbing
  • Online booking and a membership club for regular maintenance
  • Customers describe clear explanations and technicians who stayed courteous on a holiday call

Worth knowing

  • The reviews here mostly describe plumbing jobs rather than heating or cooling, so the HVAC evidence comes mainly from its profile and website
  • Based in South Charleston rather than Charleston proper
Reputation scorecardrank in Charleston
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume1,671 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown87% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It leads this page on review volume, and the company clearly offers heating and cooling, but its reviews tell you less about the HVAC side than NexAir's or DarnoldLyons'. A good fit if you want one large company for the whole system.

301 B St, South Charleston, WV 25303

NexAir Heating & AC Repair logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

NexAir Heating & AC Repair

5.0293 Google reviews

NexAir Heating & AC Repair has an office on Quarrier Street in Charleston, and its website is a Charleston page of NexAir Home Services, which says it serves Huntington and Charleston. The page focuses on AC repair, and Google lists air conditioning and furnace repair. Reviewers describe tune-ups, a furnace and AC replacement and a new system installed in Elkview.

What people praise

  • A preventive tune-up where the technician washed the coils and checked refrigerant and compressor power draw
  • A replacement that included converting to a gas furnace, finished with clean-up
  • A technician who walked a customer through a repair and checked the ductwork
  • A final bill that matched the phone quote

Worth knowing

  • Its website is a branch page of a company that also serves Huntington
Reputation scorecardrank in Charleston
Rating5 / 5
Review volume293 · 92nd
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 5.0 on a sizeable review base, and the reviews are squarely about heating and cooling. The cleanest match on this page if your job is a tune-up or a system swap.

815 Quarrier St, Charleston, WV 25301

DarnoldLyons Heating Cooling logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

DarnoldLyons Heating Cooling

4.8221 Google reviews

DarnoldLyons Heating Cooling works from Pennsylvania Avenue in Charleston and serves residential and commercial customers in central West Virginia, according to its website. It lists heating, cooling, maintenance and plumbing, and its page title names Dunbar and St. Albans alongside Charleston. Reviewers describe a Carrier replacement, annual maintenance and a Sunday-night thermostat call.

What people praise

  • A replacement quote that was reduced by sizing down to a 4-ton unit, per one customer
  • A phone answered directly on a late Sunday when a thermostat failed
  • Customers who say they have used the company for many years
  • Technicians who explain what they are inspecting

Worth knowing

  • Plumbing is also on the service list, so it is a multi-trade shop rather than HVAC-only
Reputation scorecardrank in Charleston
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume221 · 82nd
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.8 on more than 220 reviews, with feedback that centers on maintenance and replacement work. A dependable choice if you want a contractor you can keep for yearly service.

2570 Pennsylvania Ave Ste B, Charleston, WV 25302

AirTech Heating & Cooling logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

AirTech Heating & Cooling

5.0149 Google reviews

AirTech Heating & Cooling is based in Dunbar, near Charleston, and its website covers Dunbar and Apple Grove. It lists HVAC installation, repair and maintenance, duct cleaning, indoor air quality, commercial refrigeration and commercial kitchen equipment sales. Reviewers describe a heat pump repair, a no-heat call and a new system installation.

What people praise

  • A technician arrived about 30 minutes after a no-heat call and fixed the problem in roughly 40 minutes
  • Parts ordered for a unit described as more than 35 years old
  • Installers who corrected a duct problem left by an earlier company
  • Technicians who covered their boots in customers' homes

Worth knowing

  • Based in Dunbar rather than Charleston itself
  • Its website names Dunbar and Apple Grove as its service area, so confirm it covers your Charleston address
Reputation scorecardrank in Charleston
Rating5 / 5
Review volume149 · 71st
Confidencemoderate
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 5.0 across more than 140 reviews, the feedback is specific and the work mix covers repair and installation. Strong pick if your unit is older and you need someone who will source parts.

1317 Dunbar Ave, Dunbar, WV 25064

Best Virginia Heating, Cooling, Electrical and Plumbing logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Best Virginia Heating, Cooling, Electrical and Plumbing

4.9150 Google reviews

Best Virginia Heating, Cooling, Electrical and Plumbing is on Bridge Road in Charleston, and the page it links to is a furnace repair page that calls the company locally owned and operated. Google lists HVAC contractor, air conditioning repair, furnace repair and electrician categories. Reviewers describe maintenance visits, an A/C start-up and a repair quoted with several options.

What people praise

  • A call back with an arrival window of 10 to 15 minutes, and a visit that beat it
  • A technician who showed the problem and explained the fix before starting
  • Honest advice that an air filter did not need changing yet
  • A technician who worked up different cost options for an unexpected repair

Worth knowing

  • The name includes electrical and plumbing, so ask who handles those jobs
  • The linked page is aimed at furnace repair, so ask about air conditioning replacement if that is your job
Reputation scorecardrank in Charleston
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume150 · 76th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 on more than 140 reviews, with feedback that stresses clear explanations and honest recommendations. A sensible choice for maintenance, start-ups and repair decisions.

1022 Bridge Rd, Charleston, WV 25314

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How the ratings are scored

The numbers come from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live star average, and review volume is how many customers have rated each business compared with the other contractors listed. Confidence weighs rating by volume, so a high score from many people counts for more than the same score from a few. Recency tracks how lately reviews are still arriving.

What heating and cooling work costs in Charleston

None of these contractors publishes a price list, so there is no cost table. Price depends on the size of the unit, the age and condition of the ductwork, whether a gas line is involved and whether a part has to be ordered. Reviewers tag maintenance visits at $100 to $200 and a heating repair at $200 to $300, while a new system installation was tagged above $2,000.

Where each contractor is based

NexAir is on Quarrier Street, DarnoldLyons on Pennsylvania Avenue and Best Virginia on Bridge Road, all in Charleston. Mullen is in South Charleston and AirTech in Dunbar. If you are searching for an HVAC company near me in Charleston, each card shows a phone number and map link.

Questions before you book an HVAC visit

  • Are you licensed and insured in West Virginia, and are your technicians employees or subcontractors?
  • Will you give a written quote with the unit size and brand before work begins?
  • Do you charge a diagnostic fee, and is it credited if I book the repair?
  • What does an annual maintenance plan cover and cost?
  • Can you source parts for an older unit, and how long does that usually take?

Frequently asked questions

Which Charleston HVAC company has reviews about replacing a whole system?

Reviewers describe full systems at NexAir, which included converting to a gas furnace, and a Carrier replacement at DarnoldLyons. AirTech’s reviewers describe a new quieter system with installers who fixed an old duct problem.

Who can repair a very old air conditioner in Charleston?

One AirTech reviewer said the company ordered parts for a unit more than 35 years old, then returned to complete the repair. Call any contractor to confirm they stock or can source parts for your model.

What heating and cooling work does Mullen list?

Mullen’s website lists heating, cooling, plumbing and sewer and drain work for Kanawha and Putnam counties, plus a membership club and financing. Its Google profile includes air conditioning repair, furnace repair and duct cleaning.

Are any of these HVAC businesses outside Charleston?

AirTech is in Dunbar and Mullen is in South Charleston. NexAir, DarnoldLyons and Best Virginia list Charleston addresses.

The bottom line

NexAir has the strongest mix of rating, volume and reviews about heating and cooling, while DarnoldLyons suits a yearly maintenance relationship. Choose AirTech for repairs on older equipment and Best Virginia for furnace repairs and start-ups. Get a written quote before any replacement.

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