Get Comfy.

Why W.E. Brown?

We care about your comfort. It's that simple.

We have over 100 years of experience keeping Charlottesville-area homes comfortable with heating, air, plumbing, and electrical services.

We stay motivated by our legacy and inspired to exceed your home comfort expectations.

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Our Services at a Glance:

We pioneer the newest technologies and services to keep you comfy today and tomorrow.

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    Heating + Cooling

    From repair to installation, we’ve got your heater covered!

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    Plumbing

    Fast leak repairs, piping systems, and keeping your fixtures in tip-top shape.

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    Electrical Systems

    Electric repair, upgrades, and whole-home rewires.

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    Speciality Systems

    Need help implementing smart technology on your home’s systems? Our experts can help.

W.E. Brown's original shop in the Belmont neighborhood of Charlottesville. The small, single-story brick commercial building has two large front windows, a glass door, and a striped awning.

100+ Years of Comfort

Since 1922, W.E. Brown has been keeping customers comfortable in Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and surrounding communities. We offer a comprehensive lineup of home comfort services, including plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical, and smart home technology

We bring the wisdom and experience of our 100+ year history in business. We pioneer the newest technologies and services to keep you comfy today and tomorrow. We are motivated by our legacy and inspired to exceed your home comfort expectations.

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Maintenance Pays! Learn More about our Service Partner Plan.

Leave it to us with our Service Partner Plan. We want to be sure you get comfy and stay that way. Join the W.E. Brown family and we’ll manage your home comfort systems and keep them running at peak performance. The best news: This spells savings and energy efficiencies for you! Choose monthly or annual payment options. Call us to sign up and start relaxing today. We’ve got this!

Service Partner Plan  

At W.E. Brown, we offer a full line of plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical, and HVAC and related services —maintenance and installation —for your home comfort and new construction and commercial buildings as well.

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At W.E. Brown, we offer the highest quality home service solutions.

We service all brands of heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical equipment. Thanks to our long-standing relationships with top brands, we provide you with a broad range of equipment options tailored to your home.

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Generac logo with black uppercase text and an orange triangular accent below.
Daikin logo with black and blue stylized design and bold blue text
Delta logo with a black circle containing a white triangular shape, on a red rectangular background with the word 'DELTA' in white capital letters.
Blue oval logo with white border and the word 'Carrier' in white cursive text.
Mitsubishi Electric logo with red triangles and black text, and the words "Cooling & Heating" underneath.
Red text that reads "Rinnai" on a black background.
The AO Smith logo with a green circle background and white letters, next to the black text 'AO.'
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HALO Water Systems logo with the brand name and a stylized oval shape above it.
The logo of Navien with a blue and orange color scheme and the letters 'KD' incorporated.

…and more!

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Our Team = Family

We are in the business of creating lasting partnerships —not just fixing broken equipment. You'll notice the difference.

Please reach out to say hello or ask a question at any time.

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Meet our team

Tips for Homeowners:

We’ve learned a thing or two over the years, and we love sharing our knowledge with our clients. From simple home-efficiency tips to advice for when something goes wrong – our blog has it all: