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Best HVAC Contractors in Cranston, RI (2026)

592 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Cranston: GEM Plumbing and Heating, CR Score 64/100; 4.6★ from 6,353 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Superior Comfort Incorporated, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 592.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Superior Comfort Incorporated, 1,721 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 592 ranked after GEM Plumbing and Heating; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

592 Cranston HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 154 are open 24/7, 302 open Saturdays and 210 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 592 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the HVAC contractors in Providence ranking. See HVAC contractors in Providence

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Cranston at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Cranston at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1GEM Plumbing and Heating644.6★ (6,353)Lincoln, 10 mi away24/7Overall
2Superior Comfort Incorporated644.9★ (1,721)Bristol, 10 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Air Synergy624.9★ (146)Providence, 1 mi away24/7—
4Emergency Response Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning624.8★ (259)Warwick, 4 mi away24/7—
5Notturno Home Services624.9★ (1,586)Blackstone, 18 mi away24/7—
6Prime Heating & Cooling624.8★ (694)Smithfield, 10 mi away24/7—
7Greenwood Plumbing and Heating614.9★ (110)Warwick, 3 mi away24/7—
8Platinum Home Services, Inc.614.9★ (766)Fall River, 15 mi away24/7—
9Handy Oil Burner Services Inc.614.8★ (371)Attleboro, 11 mi away24/7—
10R.E. Coogan Heating Inc614.6★ (173)Warwick, 3 mi away24/7—

The 592 best HVAC contractors in Cranston, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  3. #3 Air Synergy

    Based in Providence, 1 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 146 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 146 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    78 Narragansett Ave, Providence, RI 02907
    View profile for Air Synergy(401) 443-9015

  16. #16 AirTemp HVAC

    Based in Johnston, 10 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for AirTemp HVAC(401) 219-9715

  17. #17 RCL Mechanical

    Based in Raynham, 21 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 864 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 864 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    167R S St W Unit 3, Raynham, MA 02767
    View profile for RCL Mechanical(774) 784-0260

  18. #18 BDL Heating & Cooling

    Based in Attleboro, 17 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 400 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 400 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    90 George Leven Dr, North Attleborough, MA 02760
    View profile for BDL Heating & Cooling(508) 643-5114

  20. #20 Accurate Baker Elman

    Based in Franklin, 21 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 508 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 508 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    120 Grove St, Franklin, MA 02038
    View profile for Accurate Baker Elman(508) 301-3470

  21. #21 Dempsey Energy

    Based in Attleboro, 15 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 859 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.5★ from 859 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    575 E Washington St Unit E, North Attleborough, MA 02760
    View profile for Dempsey Energy(508) 202-0944

  25. #25 Done Right HVAC

    Based in Johnston, 3 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    30 Starr St Unit B, Johnston, RI 02919
    View profile for Done Right HVAC(401) 430-9901

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Cranston?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Cranston. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Cranston?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
AC replacement$3,887$5,978$8,073Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026
Furnace replacement$2,823$4,814$6,896Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

When to hire an HVAC contractor in Rhode Island

In Rhode Island, furnace and heat pump calls peak in the coldest winter weeks and AC calls in summer heat waves. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance or a replacement.

How we ranked Cranston HVAC contractors

We scored 592 Cranston HVAC contractors on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Cranston data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

HVAC contractors in Cranston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Cranston?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Cranston, RI is GEM Plumbing and Heating with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.6★ from 6,353 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Superior Comfort Incorporated (#2) and Air Synergy (#3) follow. We ranked 592 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Cranston?

ContractorsRanked ranks 592 HVAC contractors serving Cranston, RI. 1 of them is based in Cranston; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Cranston are open 24/7?

154 ranked HVAC contractors in Cranston post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are GEM Plumbing and Heating (#1), Superior Comfort Incorporated (#2) and Air Synergy (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Cranston work on weekends?

302 of 592 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 210 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are GEM Plumbing and Heating (#1), Superior Comfort Incorporated (#2) and Air Synergy (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does ac replacement cost in Cranston?

AC replacement typically costs $3,887 to $8,073, with $5,978 typical (Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Cranston. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Cranston HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 592 rated HVAC contractors in Cranston is 4.8★, with a median of 18 reviews. GEM Plumbing and Heating has the most, 6,353 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

When is the best time to hire an HVAC contractor in Cranston?

In Rhode Island, furnace and heat pump calls peak in the coldest winter weeks and AC calls in summer heat waves. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance or a replacement.

How does ContractorsRanked rank HVAC contractors?

Each HVAC contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Cranston

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 592 hvac contractors serving Cranston.
  2. October 2026: 8 duplicate listings merged.

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