Furnace replacement in Cranston usually means a 15-to-25-year-old gas furnace in a Garden City ranch, a Western Cranston colonial, or an Edgewood bungalow. Horizon does free in-home quotes within 24 hours, written flat-rate pricing across three tiers (80% AFUE entry $4,500-$5,500 / 95% AFUE single-stage $5,800-$7,200 / 95%+ two-stage variable $7,500-$9,500), pulls every permit, registers manufacturer warranty. Synchrony 0% financing for 12 months on approved credit. 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
Cranston furnace replacement starts with a real assessment visit — 60 minutes on-site, BTU load calculation against your actual square footage and insulation, ductwork audit (Cranston ranches and bungalows often have ducts that weren’t sized for high-efficiency furnaces and need static-pressure analysis), gas-line check, electrical capacity verification. We send a tech to assess, not a salesperson. The written quote arrives in 24 hours with three options at three price points and a clear explanation of why each tier exists for YOUR specific house.
Pricing transparency cuts through the local quote spread. The reason you’re seeing $5k-$12k quotes for ‘the same’ install is some contractors pad for margin and bait-and-switch on a future discount. Our quote is the number we’ll charge. 80% AFUE entry-level $4,500-$5,500 (right call for rentals or tighter budget). 95% AFUE single-stage $5,800-$7,200 (most common Cranston pick). 95%+ two-stage variable $7,500-$9,500 (right call for larger homes or comfort-sensitive owners staying 15+ years). All quotes include permit, removal, manufacturer warranty registration, and 1-year Horizon labor warranty.
Cranston furnace replacement should always include the heat-pump alternative when you’re on oil or propane — Clean Heat RI rebates ($11,500 max stack) routinely make heat pump the cheaper long-term math. We quote both options side-by-side when fuel switching is a possibility, with rebates already calculated, so you can compare on actual cost rather than the brochure pitch. If you’re on natural gas (most of Cranston), we typically recommend furnace replacement — gas is cheap, install cost is lower, replacement-cycle math favors furnace — and we’ll tell you that in writing. The recommendation reflects YOUR situation, not what the equipment manufacturer is pushing this quarter.
| Horizon HVAC | Typical RI HVAC Contractor | |
|---|---|---|
| Phone answered live | Yes — Mon-Fri 7-6, Sat 8-4 | Voicemail or call center routing |
| Same-day dispatch | 90%+ of Cranston calls | 2-5 business days |
| Pricing model | Flat-rate, written quote before any work | Hourly with parts upcharges at invoice |
| Diagnostic fee | $50 (waived on approval) | $89-$150 |
| Repair warranty | 1 year parts + labor (18 mo for Comfort Club) | 30-90 days |
| Install warranty | 10 yr parts + 1 yr labor | 5 yr parts + 90 days labor |
| License # | RI #00007430 (verifiable) | Often subcontracted |
| BBB rating | A-rated | Varies |
| Clean Heat RI rebate | Registered installer · paperwork handled | Often not registered or charge for paperwork |
Call before 2pm and we have a tech at your Cranston 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.
Every job in Cranston 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.
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.
Horizon is owned and operated out of Pawtucket. Every tech who works on your Cranston 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.
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.
60-minute home visit. BTU load calc, ductwork audit, gas-line check. Written quote in 24 hours with three options at three price points.
80% AFUE entry · 95% AFUE mid · 95%+ AFUE two-stage premium. We tell you which fits your house — not which we’re commissioned on.
Most installs scheduled within 3-5 business days of signed quote. Same-day possible on no-heat emergencies if your size is in stock.
We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and pass it. You don’t deal with Cranston town hall or RI gas inspectors.
Synchrony Bank financing — 0% for 12 months on approved credit, or 60-month at 9.99% APR. Application takes 2 minutes from your phone.
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.
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
Horizon HVAC’s service area covers all of Cranston, RI — including Garden City, Edgewood, Knightsville, and Western Cranston (or any neighborhood in between). ZIP codes we serve here: 02905, 02910, 02920, 02921. Our techs dispatch from our headquarters in Pawtucket — average drive time to Cranston is roughly 20 minutes, which means same-day appointments in 90%+ of cases. Cranston runs from 1920s bungalows in Edgewood to mid-century ranches in Garden City and newer construction in Western Cranston — sizing requirements swing widely block to block.
★★★★★“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.”
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 Cranston, 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: Garden City, Edgewood, Knightsville, and the surrounding 14 areas. ZIPs we install in: 02905, 02910, 02920, 02921. Cranston runs from 1920s bungalows in Edgewood to mid-century ranches in Garden City and newer construction in Western Cranston — sizing requirements swing widely block to block.
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 Cranston 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.
Standard hours: Monday through Friday 7am to 6pm, Saturday 8am to 4pm. Phone is answered live during business hours — we do not route to voicemail or call centers. Emergency service: available 24/7 for no-heat in winter and AC failure during heat advisories. After-hours emergency dispatch carries a flat $150 surcharge on top of the standard repair quote. For non-emergency calls outside business hours, leave a voicemail and we return calls in order received the next business morning.
On installations: full manufacturer warranty (typically 10 years on parts for major equipment) plus our 1-year labor warranty. We register every install with the manufacturer for you so you do not lose warranty days waiting on paperwork. On repairs: we warranty the specific part we replaced for 1 full year — if it fails for any reason within 12 months of the repair, we replace it at no charge. Comfort Club members get extended labor warranties — 2 years on installs and 18 months on repairs.
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)
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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
Free in-home quote within 24 hours. Flat-rate pricing. 0% financing available. License #00007430.