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HVAC Repair in Providence, RI

Compare 4 local hvac repair pros. Typical service: $166–$497.

Top HVAC Repair Companies in Providence

  1. 1.Providence Heating and Air Conditioning

    4.1★ (48 reviews)

    4.1★ from 48 reviews

    +14014830724

  2. 2.Heating & Air Conditioning Services

    4.2★ (30 reviews)

    4.2★ from 30 reviews

    +14012014471

  3. 3.Heating & Air Conditioning Providence

    4.4★ (7 reviews)

    4.4★ from 7 reviews

    +14014171347

  4. 4.Heating and Air Conditioning Providence

    4.1★ (8 reviews)

    4.1★ from 8 reviews

HVAC Repair Cost in Providence

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Providence
AC repair$166–$497/job
Seasonal tune-up$83–$221/visit
Furnace repair$166–$552/job
AC replacement$5,520–$13,248/job

HVAC Repair prices in Providence run about 10% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 4 companies serving Providence, rated 4.2★ on average across 93 customer reviews.

Providence Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Providence's weather means for scheduling hvac repair.

Last spring frost
April 12
First fall frost
October 24
Annual precipitation
47.18"
Heating degree days
5,618
Cooling degree days
744
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan21°37.4°3.86"
Feb23.6°40.3°3.29"
Mar30°47.8°5.01"
Apr39.6°58.6°4.36"
May48.6°68.4°3.55"
Jun58.4°77.5°3.64"
Jul64.2°82.8°3.29"
Aug63.2°81.4°3.6"
Sep55.3°74.2°3.92"
Oct43.9°63.3°3.93"
Nov35.7°53.2°4.51"
Dec26.3°42.3°4.22"

NOAA station data 6.98 miles from Providence.

Permits & Regulations in RI

Permit typically required

  • Rhode Island licenses heating and cooling trades through the Department of Labor and Training's Mechanical Board, including pipefitters, refrigeration technicians and sheet metal workers
  • A master licensee acting as a contractor must keep at least $500,000 of liability insurance on file
  • Federal EPA Section 608 certification is required to handle regulated refrigerants

License required: RI mechanical trade license (pipefitter, refrigeration or sheet metal) from DLT

Sources: dlt.ri.gov, www.epa.gov

HVAC Repair FAQs for Providence

How much does AC repair cost in Providence?

AC repair in Providence typically runs $166-$497 per job.

When should I service my AC in Providence?

Providence averages 744 cooling degree days a year, so most systems get a tune-up before the first sustained heat rather than during it.

Do I need a permit for HVAC work in Providence, RI?

In RI, Rhode Island licenses heating and cooling trades through the Department of Labor and Training's Mechanical Board, including pipefitters, refrigeration technicians and sheet metal workers. Verify with the Providence building department before equipment is replaced.

How many HVAC companies serve Providence?

We track 4 HVAC professionals serving Providence.

How hard does Providence heat work an air conditioner?

Summer highs near 83F in Providence mean systems run long cycles for months, which is what drives the compressor and capacitor failures common here.

Does Providence need heating as well as cooling?

With 5,618 heating degree days against 744 cooling degree days, Providence homes need both, and sizing for one alone leaves the other uncomfortable.

Is HVAC service in Providence more expensive than the national average?

HVAC work in Providence runs about +10.4% versus the national average.

When should I switch to heat in Providence?

Most Providence homes need heat by the first frost around October 24, and winter lows near 21F set how hard it has to work.