"Heating, Ventilating and Cooling Technician" means a person who engages in the business of contracting to install, erect, repair, service or alter heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment or systems to heat, cool or ventilate residential and commercial structures or work incidental to the installation or repair.
All persons performing HVAC work in the State of West Virginia are required to have an HVAC Technician Certification, regardless of the dollar amount of the job or the individual’s affiliation with a licensed contractor.
HVAC work which is $5,000 or more on a residential project or $25,000 or more on a commercial project (material & labor for entire project, not just the HVAC work) requires the entity to obtain a Contractor License with a classification that covers HVAC work.
To apply for this license contact West Virginia Division of Labor Contractor Licensing Board at (304) 558-7890.
West Virginia Division of Labor
Contractor Licensing Board
State Capital Complex, Bldg. 9, Rm. 749
Charleston, WV 25305
PSI Services,LLC
https://test-takers.psiexams.com/wvcon
Phone: (855)539-0708
Important Contacts
West Virginia has no reciprocity agreements for the HVAC license
West Virginia does not require continuing education of its HVAC Technicians at this time.
PSI will be administering all exam services for the state of West Virginia beginning November 1, 2022.
- PSI administers the exam.
- It is an open book timed test with 80 questions and a 3-hour time limit.
- A score of 70% is required to pass the exam.
- The exam fee is $47.50 per exam.
- To schedule an exam please contact PSI at 855-539-0708
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https://test-takers.psiexams.com/wvcon
Exam topics include: General Regulations, Load Calculations, Code Requirements, Controls, Fuel Systems, Ducting, Insulating, Piping and Safety.
American Contractors Exam Services does not currently offer a seminar to prepare you for the HVAC license exam. We do offer a seminar for the required Business and Law exam, as well as carry all the required reference books. Please continue to check back with us.