HVAC Contractor in East Providence, RI — Repair, Install, Maintenance
East Providence is a high-priority market for HVAC work — Riverside ranches, Rumford colonials, Kent Heights and Phillipsdale singles — many still on oil heat from the original install. That makes it one of the strongest heat-pump-conversion markets in our service area, but day-to-day work runs the full range: AC repair, gas/oil furnace service, boiler work, ductless installs. Horizon dispatches from our Pawtucket shop, average drive 15-18 minutes via the Henderson Bridge or Wampanoag Trail. License #00007430. BBB A-rated. 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 ranch still runs on oil and last winter's bill cleared $4,200 — you've been told to consider heat pump but you don't know where to start.
- Rumford colonial AC was replaced 8 years ago and the condenser is already showing premature wear that nobody can explain.
- Kent Heights single-family heating system is a mix of original boiler and added ductless mini-splits and no contractor has been able to service all of it.
- Phillipsdale homeowners told you 'all the good HVAC contractors are in Providence' — even though Pawtucket is closer to East Providence than half of Providence.
- Your oil tank inspection comes up next year and you're trying to decide whether to replace the tank, replace the furnace, or convert the whole system.
Here is how Horizon HVAC solves it in East Providence:
East Providence dispatches faster than most outside-Providence-County calls because the Henderson Bridge crossing is direct from our Pawtucket shop — average 15-18 minutes to Riverside, Rumford, Kent Heights, Phillipsdale. The neighborhoods have different mechanical realities: Riverside leans 1950s-1970s ranches with original ductwork, Rumford has older colonials with retrofitted systems and mixed fuel sources, Kent Heights and Phillipsdale tend toward post-war singles with aging oil and gas equipment. Every East Providence call gets a tech who has worked the area’s specific housing stock recently.
Pricing across all East Providence work is flat-rate, in writing, before any work starts. Repair calls $150-$600 with $50 diagnostic waived on approval. Install quotes free, in-home, written within 24 hours. We don’t pad. We don’t bait-and-switch. We don’t push the most expensive option without explaining whether your house actually benefits. If your repair quote crosses 50% of replacement cost — common on East Providence’s aging oil systems — we quote both options side-by-side, including heat pump alternative with Clean Heat RI rebates calculated, so you see actual cost not the brochure pitch.
East Providence has the highest concentration of oil-heated homes in our primary service area. That makes it the highest-leverage market for heat-pump conversions because oil-to-heat-pump payback math is the most aggressive in RI. A typical Riverside or Rumford home spending $4,000+/year on oil will run $1,400-$1,700/year on a properly-sized cold-climate heat pump. Clean Heat RI rebates ($11,500 max stack) typically bring out-of-pocket cost down to $4,000-$8,000 — payback in 2-3 heating seasons. We pull your actual oil delivery history, calculate real savings, and show payback math in writing on every East Providence oil-heated quote.
Horizon HVAC vs Typical RI HVAC Contractor
| 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 East Providence 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 |
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.
One Number for Repair, Install, Maintenance
Same crew across all three. No ‘we don’t do that’ calls. No second contractor. Whatever East Providence HVAC need shows up, Horizon handles it.
Free 24-Hour Install Quotes
Free in-home quotes on furnace, AC, boiler, heat pump replacements. Quote in writing within 24 hours of the visit. No pressure, no commission spiff.
Factory-Trained on All Major Brands
Mitsubishi, Bosch, Carrier, Trane, Rheem, Goodman for forced air. Burnham, Crown, Lochinvar, Viessmann for boilers. We recommend brand by fit, not by margin.
Clean Heat RI Registered Installer
Heat pump rebates up to $11,500 stacked. We handle every form. Rebate posts as invoice credit — you don’t wait for a check.
Comfort Club from $14/mo
Annual tune-ups, priority booking, 15% off repairs. Members see 60% fewer emergency calls. Pays for itself on the first prevented breakdown.
Locally Owned, Pawtucket HQ
Owned and operated in RI. Every tech lives in-state. Phone is answered live. We do not route to call centers and we do not subcontract dispatch.
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
★★★★★“Joined the Comfort Club after our first repair, and it's already paid for itself. Tune-up in the spring caught a slow refrigerant leak before it became a no-cool emergency in July. They're booking maintenance plan members ahead of walk-ins, which is exactly what you want when it's 95 degrees out.”
East Providence HVAC Contractor — Frequently Asked Questions
Are you licensed and insured to work in East Providence?
Yes. RI license #00007430, fully insured (general liability + workers comp), BBB A-rated. We work across all RI cities and towns including East Providence, with same-day dispatch from our Pawtucket HQ (15-minute average drive). License and insurance documents available on request via text within 5 minutes.
Do you give free quotes on installs and replacements?
Yes — free in-home quotes on full system replacements (furnace, boiler, AC, heat pump). For repairs, we charge a $50 diagnostic that’s waived if you approve the repair. No high-pressure sales — we send a quote in writing within 24 hours of the visit and let you decide. Most East Providence customers compare 2-3 quotes; we expect that and we price honestly the first time, not after a callback.
What brands do you install?
Forced air: Mitsubishi, Bosch, Carrier, Trane, Rheem, Goodman, American Standard, First Company, Coleman. Boilers: Burnham, Crown, Rinnai, Lochinvar, Viessmann. Heat pumps: Mitsubishi Hyper-Heat, Daikin Aurora, Bosch IDS for cold-climate. We’re factory-trained on all of these. We recommend the right brand for your home, budget, and how long you plan to stay — not the brand we’re trying to push this month.
Do you handle Clean Heat RI rebates?
Yes — we’re a registered Clean Heat RI installer. Rebates up to $11,500 on qualifying heat pumps stacked: $1,500-$5,500 state, $2,000 federal IRA tax credit, $500-$3,000 utility incentives. We do all the paperwork and apply state/utility rebates as instant credit on your invoice — you don’t wait months for a check.
What's your warranty?
Equipment manufacturer warranty (typically 10 years parts on major equipment) plus our 1-year labor warranty on every install. On repairs, we warranty the specific part we replaced for 1 full year — if it fails for any reason within 12 months, we replace it free. Comfort Club members get extended warranties: 2 years labor on installs, 18 months on repairs.
Do you serve all of East Providence?
Yes — every neighborhood in East Providence, including Riverside, Rumford, Kent Heights, and the surrounding 7 areas. ZIPs we cover here: 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.
What warranty do you offer on repairs and installations?
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.
What is Horizon HVAC's license number and insurance status?
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
East Providence's HVAC Contractor — Call (401) 425-9879
Same-day service. Flat-rate pricing. License #00007430. Clean Heat RI registered. 4.9 stars on Google.