Services
Why W.E. Brown?
Your comfort. It's that simple. We bring the wisdom and experience of our 96-year history in business, and we pioneer the newest technologies and services to keep you comfy today and tomorrow. Since 1922, W.E. Brown has been making our clients comfortable in Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and surrounding communities with a comprehensive lineup of home comfort services —plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical, and Smart Home technology. We stay motivated by our legacy and inspired to exceed your home comfort expectations.
NOW OPEN 7:30 AM - 7 PM for your convenience. We're there for you on both ends of your workday—and of course any time in between.
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Have A Clogged Or Slow Drain? We Can Help.
We'll open your main sewer line for only $99 and include a courtesy Sewer-Cam video view of your main sewer line for immediate relief and long-term peace of mind. The main sewer line is outside of the home connecting your home plumbing to the city line. If the block is located inside of your home, regular pricing will apply. Call (434) 298-2151 for details.
Plan Ahead With Convenient Financing.
It’s simple to qualify with our financing providers and create a comfortable plan that is easy on your budget. See if one of our options is just right for you.
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Britney Bridges
Call Center Manager
Tiffany Talton
Customer Service Representative
Ricardo Ayala Marmolejo
HVAC Apprentice
Michael Porter
Plumbing Service Apprentice
Michael Hauck
HVAC Apprentice
Matthew Elliott
Plumbing Contract Apprentice
Kaysi Olson
Dispatcher
Eric Newman
Sales and Installation Manager
Dustin Edmunds
Electric Service Apprentice
Cassius Cole
Plumbing Service Technician
Brant Woycik
Plumbing Contract Apprentice
Josh Wheaton
Plumbing Install Technician
Josh Ward
Plumbing Install Technician
Keenan Fogler
Electric Service Technician
Michael Harris
Plumbing Contract Mechanic
Chris Ragland
Sheetmetal and Ductwork Mechanic
John Kelly
Refrigeration Installation Technician
Richard Sink
Plumbing Contract Mechanic
William Stokes
Plumbing Contract Mechanic
Robbie Crawford
Sheetmetal and Ductwork Mechanic
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More From Our Blog.
Cozy and Cost-Effective: A Checklist to Help Prepare Your Home for Fall Heating Savings
Here in Central Virginia, fall is quickly approaching! While the fall season brings many fun activities and autumn treats to look forward to, it also means dropping temperatures and rising heating bills. We’ve gathered our best tips for preparing your home for the fall and winter seasons to help you be as energy-efficient as possible!
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Electrical Safety 101: Essential Tips for Homeowners
As a homeowner, you want to feel safe and equipped to fix common, simple issues. However, when it comes to electrical, many of us don’t know much except where the breaker box is located. If you don’t know where your panel is…this is your sign to go find it! Breaker boxes are often located in
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10 Indoor Air Quality Tips for the Summer
Maintaining a healthy and comfortable indoor environment is essential year-round. However, we’ve found that managing indoor air quality can be trickier in the summer when you’re less likely to bring in fresh air through open windows. Here are 10 tips that will help you optimize your HVAC system’s performance, control humidity levels, and minimize indoor
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How to Program Your Thermostat for Optimal Comfort AND Efficiency
Each year, more homeowners make the switch to programmable thermostats. Why? Because these devices can make it easier to stay comfortable and use your HVAC system as efficiently as possible. Here’s how we advise our customers to strike a balance of comfort and energy efficiency: Make a Small Temperature Change The Google Nest team recommends
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What’s Really Better? Central Air Conditioning or a Ductless System?
Are you building a home or adding an HVAC system to your existing home? You’ll need to choose either central air conditioning or a ductless system. While there are pros and cons to both systems, the choice depends on your needs, preferences, and budget. Cost Considerations Since ductless systems are less expensive and less complicated
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Ways to Reduce Allergens and Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality
Does your family struggle seasonally or year-round with allergies, asthma, or other respiratory difficulties? It may be time to think about ways to improve your indoor air quality. Deep Clean to Get Rid of Potential Allergens To help alleviate allergy symptoms, it’s best to eliminate dust mites and pet dander from your home by cleaning
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5 Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Never Neglect
When life gets busy, it’s easy to forget or ignore routine home maintenance tasks. However, identifying minor problems can keep issues from turning into major, expensive repairs. Here are five home maintenance tasks you should never overlook: Fix leaky faucets: Fixing leaks is about more than just saving water and avoiding flooring or wall damage.
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Introducing the 2023 W.E. Give Back Program
W.E. Brown has thrived in the Charlottesville area since 1922 and every year, we try to find ways to give back to this amazing community where our customers live. This year, we’re partnering with our friends at NBC29 to host the W.E. Give Back Program. The goal of this program is to recognize and give
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3 Reasons to Consider Buying a Generator this Winter
During the cold winter months, owning a generator can bring peace of mind. Being without power in frigid weather can be inconvenient and even dangerous. Here at W.E. Brown, we believe that investing in a generator is a step you can take to ensure that your family stays safe and that you don’t have to
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Troubleshoot a Tripped Circuit Breaker.
When a breaker trips in your home, it’s due to overcapacity or a short: The breaker trips, stopping the flow of electricity as a safety measure. A tripped main breaker will cut the power off to your entire house. SOME COMMON CAUSES CAN INCLUDE: too many appliances; appliances that require too much electricity; damaged breakers;
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Troubleshoot uneven heating.
Routine maintenance makes sure your heat pump is working at peak performance. But if one room is typically colder than the rest of your home, here are a few DIY tips you can do to help. Test your thermostat. Affix a thermometer on your wall next to your thermostat. Place a towel behind the thermometer
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Troubleshoot a clogged toilet.
To ensure that your toilet doesn’t overflow, remove the lid from the toilet tank and close the rubber flapper—unless you have a pressure-assisted tank. You may also reach behind the toilet and turn off the water supply. (Make sure you turn the supply back on when you’re ready to flush again.) PLUNGER Grab a heavy-duty
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What is emergency heat?
What is emergency heat—and why do I need it? As a follow-up to our recent blog “My A/C won’t keep my house cool enough on a 95-degree day,” we’re taking a look at how heat pumps use emergency heat to perform adequately during the winter. Emergency or auxiliary heat is a supplemental heating component installed
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My A/C won't keep my house cool enough on a 95-degree day.
It’s 95 degrees outside, and you can’t get your indoor temperature to go below 75 degrees—even with your thermostat set on 72 degrees. It seems as if the AC can’t keep up. First thing you might think; okay, let’s get a larger AC to keep perfectly cool when summer temperatures hit above 93 degrees. However,
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After the Flood.
One year ago in May, severe rain in Charlottesville, Va. caused the banks of rivers and streams to flood; so much so that people lost their lives. I recently sat with Diana and Scott outside their home in White Hall to talk with them about the flood and how it changed their perspective on service.
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How will the R22 refrigerant phase-out affect me?
If your air conditioner was installed before 2010, an R-22 refrigerant phase-out has been taking place in the air conditioning industry (since 2013) that will affect you—if it hasn’t already. (Some systems after 2010 were manufactured with the use of R-22. You can check the nameplate on your condenser for the refrigerant type.) The R-22
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Clearing The Air.
There are many steps you can take to create a more air-friendly indoor environment. Some of the devices and claims can make the topic of air filtration confusing. Well, it doesn’t have to be. Read our blog and take a look at the simplified diagram to see if we can help clear the air on
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Finding value. It starts with a conversation.
Defined as relative worth, merit, or importance: value is different for everyone. The “best” may not always be the right value for your home. And this nuance is important to consider when it comes to replacing your HVAC system. Start with the right HVAC consultant or technician; they will walk you through a series of
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Snow, ice, and a little peace of mind.
Snow and ice are in the forecast for us (again). If you’re off to grab a few provisions, don’t forget to build in a little time to make sure your heat pump is ready for snow. A few simple steps can go a long way in ensuring you stay comfortable and safe during the snow
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Five Signs it’s Time for a New Heating System
There comes a time in every home owner’s life when they realize their furnace just isn’t what it used to be. Years of wear took its toll, and your once young and powerful heating system is now struggling to keep your room warm. We know it is hard to say goodbye, but delaying its replacement
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Michael Hauck
HVAC Apprentice
W.E. Brown Team = Family!
Take a closer look at what makes us unique and drop us a line to say "hello" or ask a question any time. We are in the business of creating lasting partnerships —not just fixing broken equipment. You'll notice the difference.
View TeamA Plan For Energy Efficiencies — And Savings.
We want to be sure you get comfy and stay that way. Join the W.E. Brown Service Partner 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!
What are you most comfortable with? Choose small monthly payments or an auto-renew annual plan that you can pay once and forget.