Berkeley County, West Virginia
Heating and AC repair in Martinsburg, WV
Call and describe the problem, whether the furnace will not light, the heat pump is iced over or the air conditioner is blowing warm air, and you will be connected with an independent HVAC contractor serving Martinsburg.
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Martinsburg at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the MARTINSBURG 2, WV station show about 5,028 heating degree days and 1,022 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 119 nights at or below freezing and 29 days reaching 90°F or more. Heating demand is far larger than cooling demand here, so the furnace, boiler or heat pump carries most of the load and a breakdown in a cold snap is the most pressing kind of call.
How homes in Martinsburg are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 70% of occupied homes in Martinsburg heat mainly with electricity, 21% with utility gas and 6% with fuel oil or kerosene. With electric heat this common, heat pumps and electric furnaces are widespread, and a heat pump failure can take out both heating and cooling at once.
Housing age and HVAC systems
The median year built for housing in Martinsburg is 1969, and about 56% of its 8,455 housing units were built before 1980. Homes from this era commonly have forced-air furnaces with ductwork, and many have had the original furnace and air conditioner replaced at least once.
Services most relevant in Martinsburg
- Furnace Repair (5,028 heating degree days a year)
- Heat Pump Repair (70% of homes heat with electricity)
- AC Repair (about 29 days a year at 90°F or more)
- AC Replacement (median home built in 1969, many systems on their second or third AC)
- HVAC Repair (one call when you are not sure which part failed)
Owners, landlords and tenants
About 48% of occupied homes in Martinsburg are owner-occupied and 52% are rented. Homeowners, landlords and property managers can call to be connected; tenants should contact their landlord or property manager about heating or cooling problems first.
Nearby places
Martinsburg is in Berkeley County. Places within about 30 miles include Hagerstown, MD (19 mi), Winchester, VA (22 mi), Waynesboro, PA (29 mi), Brunswick, MD (21 mi) and Purcellville, VA (26 mi).
Other West Virginia locations
Fairmont (116 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Martinsburg?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Martinsburg are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Berkeley County.
How do most homes in Martinsburg heat?
Census survey data shows about 21% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 70% with electricity, 2% with propane and 6% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Martinsburg?
NOAA normals for the MARTINSBURG 2, WV station average about 119 nights a year at or below 32°F and 29 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Martinsburg?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Martinsburg or Berkeley County, and ask the contractor.
What should I do if I smell gas?
Leave the home right away without using switches or phones inside, then call the gas utility emergency line or 911 from outside.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (tables B25040 house heating fuel, B25034, B25035, B25003); 2024 Gazetteer; NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (heating and cooling degree days, base 65°F).