Furnace Replacement in East Providence, RI — Free In-Home Quote

Furnace replacement in East Providence is dominated by a single pattern: aging oil systems hitting end-of-life, with the homeowner trying to decide between replacing in-kind or converting to heat pump. We quote both. If you’re on natural gas (less common in East Providence than the metro average), we quote a furnace replacement across three tiers ($4,500-$9,500 installed). Free in-home quote within 24 hours, written flat-rate pricing, permit pulled, manufacturer warranty registered. License #00007430. Call (401) 425-9879.

4.9 stars / 147+ Google reviews · RI License #00007430 · Same-day dispatch · BBB A-rated · Clean Heat RI registered installer

Last updated: 2026-05-07 · Reviewed by the Horizon HVAC service team

Sound familiar? Here is what East Providence homeowners tell us when they call:

  • Your Riverside oil furnace is 28 years old, the heat exchanger is showing rust, and the oil company keeps recommending the same contractor whose work caused recent failures.
  • Three Rumford quotes ranged $5,800-$13,500 and the differences aren't explained anywhere in the writeups.
  • The contractor pushed the most expensive 95%+ AFUE two-stage gas furnace without asking whether your house even has gas service.
  • Your Kent Heights gas furnace failed mid-tenant and you need install scheduled in 5 days, not 3 weeks.
  • Phillipsdale oil tank inspection is next year and you're stuck deciding whether to pay for tank replacement or convert the whole heating system.

Here is how Horizon HVAC solves it in East Providence:

East Providence furnace replacement starts with an honest fuel-source conversation. If you’re on oil (most of Riverside and Rumford), the right question isn’t ‘which oil furnace should I install’ — it’s ‘should I install another oil furnace at all.’ Clean Heat RI rebates ($11,500 max stack) routinely make heat pump conversion the cheaper long-term math on oil swaps in East Providence. We quote both options side-by-side. If you’re on natural gas (Kent Heights, parts of Phillipsdale), gas replacement is usually the right call — gas is cheap, install cost is lower, replacement-cycle math favors furnace.

Pricing transparency cuts through the local quote spread. The reason you’ve seen $5k-$13k quotes for ‘the same’ install: padding for margin or commission spiff. Our quote is what we’ll charge — flat-rate, in writing, all-inclusive (permit, removal of old unit, manufacturer warranty registration, 1-year Horizon labor warranty). Three tiers on gas furnace replacement: 80% AFUE entry $4,500-$5,500 (rentals or tighter budget), 95% AFUE single-stage $5,800-$7,200 (most common pick), 95%+ two-stage variable $7,500-$9,500 (larger homes or comfort-sensitive owners). Synchrony 0% financing for 12 months on approved credit.

East Providence has the highest concentration of homes where the oil tank is reaching end-of-life at the same time the furnace is. Tank replacement runs $2,500-$4,000. If the furnace is 25+ years old AND the tank needs replacement, the right move is usually heat pump conversion — which eliminates the tank replacement entirely, eliminates future tank-leak liability (a real environmental risk in older basements), and qualifies for Clean Heat RI rebates ($11,500 max stack). We quote heat pump alternatives with the rebate math already calculated whenever oil-tank end-of-life is part of the picture. The decision should be made on real numbers, not industry inertia.

Pricing: East Providence furnace replacement: $4,500-$9,500 installed including permit, removal of old unit, and 1-year labor warranty. 80% AFUE: $4,500-$5,500. 95% AFUE single-stage: $5,800-$7,200. 95%+ AFUE two-stage variable: $7,500-$9,500.

Horizon HVAC vs Typical RI HVAC Contractor

Horizon HVACTypical RI HVAC Contractor
Phone answered liveYes — Mon-Fri 7-6, Sat 8-4Voicemail or call center routing
Same-day dispatch90%+ of East Providence calls2-5 business days
Pricing modelFlat-rate, written quote before any workHourly with parts upcharges at invoice
Diagnostic fee$50 (waived on approval)$89-$150
Repair warranty1 year parts + labor (18 mo for Comfort Club)30-90 days
Install warranty10 yr parts + 1 yr labor5 yr parts + 90 days labor
License #RI #00007430 (verifiable)Often subcontracted
BBB ratingA-ratedVaries
Clean Heat RI rebateRegistered installer · paperwork handledOften not registered or charge for paperwork

Why East Providence Homeowners Choose Horizon HVAC

Same-Day Dispatch

Call before 2pm and we have a tech at your East Providence address before dinner in 90% of cases. Our techs route from the closest available truck — not from a central dispatch hub — which is why we hit same-day even during heat waves and cold snaps.

Flat-Rate Pricing in Writing

Every job in East Providence gets a written flat-rate quote before any work starts. No hourly drift, no parts upcharges, no surprise add-ons at the invoice stage. You approve in writing or we leave — no hard sell.

Licensed and BBB A-Rated

RI license #00007430. Fully insured (general liability + workers comp). BBB A-rated. Every tech is a full-time Horizon employee — background-checked, drug-tested, badged. We never subcontract.

Locally Owned, RI Headquartered

Horizon is owned and operated out of Pawtucket. Every tech who works on your East Providence home lives in Rhode Island. We answer the phone live during business hours and a real person is on the other end of every text.

Premium Brands, Honest Recommendations

Factory-trained on Mitsubishi, Bosch, Carrier, Trane, Rheem, Viessmann, and most major brands. We recommend the right system for your house and budget — not the brand we’re trying to push this month.

What You Get When You Book Horizon for Furnace Replacement

Free 24-Hour In-Home Quote

60-minute home visit. BTU load calc, ductwork audit, gas-line check. Written quote in 24 hours with three options at three price points.

Three Tiers, Honest Recommendation

80% AFUE entry · 95% AFUE mid · 95%+ AFUE two-stage premium. We tell you which fits your house — not which we’re commissioned on.

3-5 Day Install Window

Most installs scheduled within 3-5 business days of signed quote. Same-day possible on no-heat emergencies if your size is in stock.

Permit + Inspection Handled

We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and pass it. You don’t deal with East Providence town hall or RI gas inspectors.

0% Financing Available

Synchrony Bank financing — 0% for 12 months on approved credit, or 60-month at 9.99% APR. Application takes 2 minutes from your phone.

Heat Pump Alternative Side-By-Side

If you’re on oil/propane, we quote the heat pump alternative next to the furnace quote. Clean Heat RI rebates included so you can see actual cost difference.

Brands We Are Factory-Trained On

Horizon’s install crew is factory-trained across the major HVAC manufacturers used in Rhode Island housing stock. We recommend brands by fit — your house, your budget, and how long you plan to stay — not by which manufacturer we are pushing this month.

Forced Air & AC: Mitsubishi, Bosch, American Standard, First Company, Coleman, Carrier, Trane, Rheem

Boilers: Burnham, Crown, Rinnai, Lochinvar, Viessmann

Cold-Climate Heat Pumps: Mitsubishi Hyper-Heat, Daikin Aurora, Bosch IDS

Our East Providence Service Area

Horizon HVAC’s service area covers all of East Providence, RI — including Riverside, Rumford, Kent Heights, and Phillipsdale (or any neighborhood in between). ZIP codes we serve here: 02914, 02915, 02916. Our techs dispatch from our headquarters in Pawtucket — average drive time to East Providence is roughly 15 minutes, which means same-day appointments in 90%+ of cases. East Providence has a mix of Riverside ranches and Rumford colonials. Many homes here run on oil — high-priority targets for heat-pump conversion since payback is fastest on oil-to-heat-pump swaps.

What East Providence Homeowners Say

★★★★★

“Got quotes from four companies for a furnace replacement. Horizon wasn't the cheapest, but their quote was the most detailed — walked us through three options at three price points, no high-pressure sales. Install crew finished in a day, cleaned up after themselves, and the new system runs noticeably quieter.”

, East Providence, RI

East Providence Furnace Replacement — Frequently Asked Questions

Typical range: $4,500-$9,500 installed including permit, removal of old unit, 1-year labor warranty, and manufacturer warranty registration. Variables: BTU sizing (right-sizing matters more than oversizing), efficiency rating (80% AFUE vs 95%+), and brand. Three tiers: entry-level 80% AFUE single-stage $4,500-$5,500, mid 95% AFUE single-stage $5,800-$7,200, premium 95%+ AFUE two-stage variable speed $7,500-$9,500. We give a flat quote in writing — no surprises at the invoice stage.

Free quote within 24 hours of the in-home visit. Install scheduled 3-5 business days after you sign — faster during off-season (May-September). Same-day install possible if we have your size in stock and you’re on a no-heat emergency. We pull the permit, register the manufacturer warranty, and schedule the post-install inspection — you don’t coordinate with town hall.

If you’re on natural gas in East Providence, modern condensing furnace (95%+ AFUE) is usually the right call — gas is cheap in RI, install cost is lower, and replacement-cycle math favors furnace. If you’re on oil, propane, or electric resistance — heat pump beats furnace on annual cost AND qualifies for up to $11,500 in Clean Heat RI rebates. We quote both side-by-side when oil/propane is involved so you see the math, not the sales pitch.

Yes — every neighborhood: Riverside, Rumford, Kent Heights, and the surrounding 7 areas. ZIPs we install in: 02914, 02915, 02916. East Providence has a mix of Riverside ranches and Rumford colonials. Many homes here run on oil — high-priority targets for heat-pump conversion since payback is fastest on oil-to-heat-pump swaps.

Trane, Carrier, Rheem, Goodman, American Standard, First Company, Coleman — factory-trained on all. We recommend based on your house, budget, and how long you plan to stay — not the brand we’re pushing this month. Brand differences matter less than sizing and install quality; an oversized premium furnace performs worse than a properly-sized entry-level one.

Yes — included in every quote. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection with the East Providence building inspector, and pass it. We also register the manufacturer warranty for you so you don’t lose warranty days waiting on paperwork. You don’t deal with town hall or warranty registration — that’s our job.

Yes — Horizon is a registered Clean Heat RI installer. Heat pump installs in East Providence qualify for rebates ranging $1,500 to $5,500 depending on income and system size, plus the federal $2,000 IRA tax credit for qualifying systems, plus National Grid utility incentives ($500 to $3,000). We handle all rebate paperwork and apply state/utility rebates as instant credit on your invoice — you do not wait months for a check. Federal tax credit you claim on your next tax return; we provide the documentation.

Horizon HVAC operates under RI state license #00007430. We carry full general liability insurance and workers compensation coverage on every employee. We are BBB A-rated and have been a registered Rhode Island HVAC contractor since 2023. If you need a copy of our insurance certificate before scheduling a job, text us at (401) 425-9879 and we will send it within 5 minutes. We do not subcontract — every tech who shows up is a full-time, badged Horizon employee.

About Horizon HVAC Inc.

Horizon HVAC Inc. — Rhode Island HVAC contractor since 2023

RI License #00007430 · Fully Insured · BBB A-Rated

Headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Full-time W2 technicians (no subcontractors)

Certifications & Registrations:

  • ✓ Clean Heat RI Registered Installer (heat pump rebates)
  • ✓ National Grid Authorized Trade Ally
  • ✓ BBB Accredited Business
  • ✓ Factory-Trained on Mitsubishi, Bosch, Carrier, Trane, Rheem, Viessmann, Burnham, Crown

Payment Methods: Cash · Check · All Major Credit Cards · Synchrony Financing (0% for 12 months OAC)

This page reviewed and maintained by the Horizon HVAC service team. Last updated: 2026-05-07

Furnace Replacement in East Providence — Free Quote

Free in-home quote within 24 hours. Flat-rate pricing. 0% financing available. License #00007430.