62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 564 Google reviews, the most in Westerly.
- 4.9★ from 564 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 252 S Broad St, Pawcatuck, CT 06379
Best HVAC Contractors in Westerly, RI (2026)
145 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Westerly: South Shore Heating & Cooling Inc, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 564 Google reviews.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Kneeland heating & Cooling LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 145.
- 11
Most-reviewed: DDLC Energy, 422 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 145 ranked after South Shore Heating & Cooling Inc; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
145 Westerly HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 54 open Saturdays and 36 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 145 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Westerly at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Shore Heating & Cooling Inc | 62 | 4.9★ (564) | Pawcatuck, 3 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Kneeland heating & Cooling LLC | 61 | 4.6★ (169) | Groton, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Boss Heating & Cooling Inc | 60 | 4.9★ (280) | Charlestown, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Densmore Oil Company | 60 | 4.9★ (283) | Groton, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | D&V Mechanical INC | 60 | 5.0★ (44) | Westerly | Sat | — |
| 6 | Best Energy | 59 | 3.8★ (32) | Pawcatuck, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Duncklee Cooling & Heating Inc | 59 | 4.7★ (256) | Groton, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | AirTemp HVAC | 59 | 5.0★ (106) | Johnston, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Priority One Oil Heat Service, Inc. | 59 | 4.9★ (35) | Hopkinton, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Connecticut HVAC Services llc | 58 | 4.6★ (107) | Guilford, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 145 best HVAC contractors in Westerly, 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.
Based in Groton, 13 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 169 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5 Oakwood Dr, Gales Ferry, CT 06335
Based in Charlestown, 6 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 280 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 280 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 5221A Old Post Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813
Based in Groton, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 283 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 283 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 26 Old Stonington Rd, Stonington, CT 06378
Based in Westerly
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 7 AM–5 PM · Tue–Fri 7 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 271 Post Rd, Westerly, RI 02891
#6 Best Energy
Based in Pawcatuck, 1 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 3.8★ from 32 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4 Mechanic St, Pawcatuck, CT 06379
Based in Groton, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 256 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 256 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 296 Taugwonk Rd, Stonington, CT 06378
#8 AirTemp HVAC
Based in Johnston, 25 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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
Based in Hopkinton, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–12 PM
- Address
- 16 Sandy Pond Rd, Hope Valley, RI 02832
Based in Guilford, 22 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 107 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 153 #103 Boston post rd, East Lyme, CT 06333
#11 DDLC Energy
Based in New London, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 422 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 422 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 410 Bank St, New London, CT 06320
Based in Norwich, 19 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 104 Browning Rd, Norwich, CT 06360
#13 Heru hvac
Based in Attleboro, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Hopkinton, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 3.9★ from 56 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 98 Kenyon Hill Trail, Richmond, RI 02898
Based in Ledyard, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 28 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Ledyard, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 175 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 175 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#17 HotPros
Based in Smithfield, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Seekonk, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Groton, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 14 Pendleton Hill Rd, North Stonington, CT 06359
Based in Waterford, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 35 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–12 PM
- Address
- 7 Pond Edge Dr, Waterford, CT 06385
#21 Irish Heat
Based in Seekonk, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Coventry, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 380 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 380 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 350 Hopkins Hill Rd, Coventry, RI 02816
Based in Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 800 Flanders Rd Building #12, Mystic, CT 06355
#24 Russ Energy
Based in East Haddam, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#25 Comfort Zone LLC
Based in Westerly
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 23 Industrial Dr, Westerly, RI 02891
HVAC contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 145 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Westerly
20 more HVAC contractors within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver River Heating & Cooling LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Brayman Heating & Cooling, Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Clermont Mechanical | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| D J Mc Carthy Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Duncklee Cooling & Heating | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Dupuis Energy | 4.5★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Emergency Response Plumbing and Heating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Fitzy Heating & Cooling LLC | 5.0★ (3) | 21 mi |
| G Hill Plumbing & Heating Inc | 1.0★ (1) | In Westerly |
| Harris Plumbing & Heating Inc | 4.8★ (8) | 18 mi |
| Jim Steitz Plumbing & Heating LLC | 5.0★ (8) | 23 mi |
| Joseph C Grimm Plumbing & Heating | 4.7★ (7) | 18 mi |
| MDK Mechancial LLC | 5.0★ (3) | 20 mi |
| Muscarella Plumbing & Heating Inc | 4.0★ (4) | 15 mi |
| Oceanside Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| SMS Oil Burner Services Inc | 4.7★ (3) | 25 mi |
| Suburban Plumbing & Heating | 4.0★ (4) | 15 mi |
| T & W Plumbing & Heating | 4.5★ (4) | 7 mi |
| VSP Plumbing & Heating | 1.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Wakefield Heating & Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Westerly?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Westerly. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC replacement | $3,887 | $5,978 | $8,073 | Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
| Furnace replacement | $2,823 | $4,814 | $6,896 | Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 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 Westerly HVAC contractors
We scored 145 Westerly 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Westerly data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
HVAC contractors in Westerly: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Westerly?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Westerly, RI is South Shore Heating & Cooling Inc with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 564 Google reviews. Kneeland heating & Cooling LLC (#2) and Boss Heating & Cooling Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 145 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Westerly?
ContractorsRanked ranks 145 HVAC contractors serving Westerly, RI. 3 of them are based in Westerly; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which HVAC contractors in Westerly are open 24/7?
23 ranked HVAC contractors in Westerly post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Kneeland heating & Cooling LLC (#2), Best Energy (#6) and AirTemp HVAC (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Westerly work on weekends?
54 of 145 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 36 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Kneeland heating & Cooling LLC (#2), D&V Mechanical INC (#5) and Best Energy (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does ac replacement cost in Westerly?
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 Westerly. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Westerly HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 145 rated HVAC contractors in Westerly is 4.7★, with a median of 17 reviews. South Shore Heating & Cooling Inc has the most, 564 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 Westerly?
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 Westerly
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 145 hvac contractors serving Westerly.
- October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.
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