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Avatar for T Gomes Heating and Cooling
T Gomes Heating and Cooling
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
T Gomes Heating and Cooling
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
703 local quotes requested

Looking for Heating & A/C services in the Providence area? Look no further than T Gomes Heating and Cooling. Our team of experts is here to assist you with all your heating and air needs. With our exceptional service and attention to detail, we are dedicated to providing the best solutions for all your needs. Contact us today!

"Excellent Tony and his crew were professional, reasonably priced, and they did a quality job."

John V on January 2025

Looking for Heating & A/C services in the Providence area? Look no further than T Gomes Heating and Cooling. Our team of experts is here to assist you with all your heating and air needs. With our exceptional service and attention to detail, we are dedicated to providing the best solutions for all your needs. Contact us today!

"Excellent Tony and his crew were professional, reasonably priced, and they did a quality job."

John V on January 2025


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Cox Electric, LLC
350 Hopkins Hill Road
5.00(
1
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Cox Electric, LLC
350 Hopkins Hill Road
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1099 local quotes requested

30+ years of experience! Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Excellent! Great service. Very attentive."

Joe C on February 2025

30+ years of experience! Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Excellent! Great service. Very attentive."

Joe C on February 2025


Hotels Handyman Service
22 Eadith St. Apt 22
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Hotels Handyman Service
22 Eadith St. Apt 22
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
410 local quotes requested

Welcome to Hotels Handyman Service! We look forward to serving you!

"Replaced ceiling tiles. Professional and friendly. Arrived on time and did a good job cleaning up."

Richard D on March 2025

Welcome to Hotels Handyman Service! We look forward to serving you!

"Replaced ceiling tiles. Professional and friendly. Arrived on time and did a good job cleaning up."

Richard D on March 2025


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All Phase Heating & Cooling Inc
Ben Brown A
4.08(
36
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All Phase Heating & Cooling Inc
Ben Brown A
4.08(
36
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
855 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

Owner operated. We service all types of plumbing heating and air-conditioning system. We are a Carrier dealer. We have 24 hr emergency service we service all types of systems. 40 years experience senior discounts, and veteran discounts

"Peter did a great job. I definitely recommend."

Simony A on March 2025

Owner operated. We service all types of plumbing heating and air-conditioning system. We are a Carrier dealer. We have 24 hr emergency service we service all types of systems. 40 years experience senior discounts, and veteran discounts

"Peter did a great job. I definitely recommend."

Simony A on March 2025


Avatar for ACE Handyman Services
ACE Handyman Services
7610 Post Rd
4.38(
92
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ACE Handyman Services
7610 Post Rd
4.38(
92
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1032 local quotes requested
27 years of experience

Thank you for visiting Ace Handyman Services formerly HandyMan Matters (since 2010) now based in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, servicing all of Rhode Island. Ace Handyman Services is locally owned and operated by Louis Paiva. Lou brings extensive experience in commercial and residential home improvements to help transform the handyman business one customer at a time. We are doing this by providing the upmost professional service and quality from the time you contact Ace Handyman Services to the point of completion of your project. Our company specializes in the small right up to larger remodel sized projects. With one call to us, you can fix or repair all your TO-DO-LIST. All of our craftsmen combined have over 30 years experience in residential and commercial applications. We have specialists in all fields including kitchen, bathroom and basement remodels as well as carpentry, interior and exterior painting, tile and flooring, electrical, plumbing, vinyl siding, custom crown molding, wainscoting just to name a few. You will be happy you called us, whether it's fixing the broken gate/fence or doing a complete custom kitchen with custom granite countertops. fixing the leaky faucet or partial/full remodeling of your bathroom. Ace Handyman Services is the company to call. Our registration number is #34055, and we are fully insured for your safety and peace of mind.

"After performing demo workout, our previous contractor took our $$ and ran. Because of this, we were too spooked to hire another “con”tracor and decided to try a service with a good reputation and warranty. I can not recommend ACE more highly. Our “handyman" Juan was skilled and super knowledgable with the HUGE project he was thrown into. He was on time, efficient and just a joy to deal with! By himself, Juan cleaned up the prior demo area, properly sealed the shower, installed a new shower bench/curbs and repaired the wall…he did everything but the painting, which we took care of. What a worker! Thank you so much Juan and ACE Handyman Services. We will certainly be working with you again!"

kelly v on May 2021

Thank you for visiting Ace Handyman Services formerly HandyMan Matters (since 2010) now based in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, servicing all of Rhode Island. Ace Handyman Services is locally owned and operated by Louis Paiva. Lou brings extensive experience in commercial and residential home improvements to help transform the handyman business one customer at a time. We are doing this by providing the upmost professional service and quality from the time you contact Ace Handyman Services to the point of completion of your project. Our company specializes in the small right up to larger remodel sized projects. With one call to us, you can fix or repair all your TO-DO-LIST. All of our craftsmen combined have over 30 years experience in residential and commercial applications. We have specialists in all fields including kitchen, bathroom and basement remodels as well as carpentry, interior and exterior painting, tile and flooring, electrical, plumbing, vinyl siding, custom crown molding, wainscoting just to name a few. You will be happy you called us, whether it's fixing the broken gate/fence or doing a complete custom kitchen with custom granite countertops. fixing the leaky faucet or partial/full remodeling of your bathroom. Ace Handyman Services is the company to call. Our registration number is #34055, and we are fully insured for your safety and peace of mind.

"After performing demo workout, our previous contractor took our $$ and ran. Because of this, we were too spooked to hire another “con”tracor and decided to try a service with a good reputation and warranty. I can not recommend ACE more highly. Our “handyman" Juan was skilled and super knowledgable with the HUGE project he was thrown into. He was on time, efficient and just a joy to deal with! By himself, Juan cleaned up the prior demo area, properly sealed the shower, installed a new shower bench/curbs and repaired the wall…he did everything but the painting, which we took care of. What a worker! Thank you so much Juan and ACE Handyman Services. We will certainly be working with you again!"

kelly v on May 2021


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3M Landscape Construction Inc
3400 S County Trl
5.00(
15
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Approved Pro
3M Landscape Construction Inc
3400 S County Trl
5.00(
15
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
269 local quotes requested

Owner and President of 3M Landscape Construction, John Sullivan, has been in the landscaping business for over 20 years. His team of professionals has extensive experience in lawn maintenance, hardscaping, and landscape design for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. They provide a 100% satisfaction guarantee and free estimates.

"Super professional and quick! Excellent invoicing system, easy to make payments!"

Denise D on September 2024

Owner and President of 3M Landscape Construction, John Sullivan, has been in the landscaping business for over 20 years. His team of professionals has extensive experience in lawn maintenance, hardscaping, and landscape design for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. They provide a 100% satisfaction guarantee and free estimates.

"Super professional and quick! Excellent invoicing system, easy to make payments!"

Denise D on September 2024


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Ocean State Air Solutions
3076 E. Main Road
4.89(
45
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Approved Pro
Ocean State Air Solutions
3076 E. Main Road
4.89(
45
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
70 local quotes requested

We Service and install High Efficiency Heating and Air Conditioning Systems for Homes and Business' We are the only Bryant Factory Authorized Dealer in Rhode Island and are a Mitsubishi Elite Dealer. We pride ourselves on customer service and attention to detail. We also offer Indoor Air Quality Solutions including, Dehumidification, Humidification, Ventilation and Filtration Systems.

"Excellent service from keeping me updated about when tech would be there as well as their service itself!"

Peter D on March 2025

We Service and install High Efficiency Heating and Air Conditioning Systems for Homes and Business' We are the only Bryant Factory Authorized Dealer in Rhode Island and are a Mitsubishi Elite Dealer. We pride ourselves on customer service and attention to detail. We also offer Indoor Air Quality Solutions including, Dehumidification, Humidification, Ventilation and Filtration Systems.

"Excellent service from keeping me updated about when tech would be there as well as their service itself!"

Peter D on March 2025


Avatar for Herb Travis Handyman Services
Herb Travis Handyman Services
28 Clemence St
4.27(
138
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Approved Pro
Herb Travis Handyman Services
28 Clemence St
4.27(
138
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
543 local quotes requested
23 years of experience

Looking for a reliable handyman in Providence? Look no further! Herb Travis Handyman Services is owner operated, ensuring personalized attention to your handyman needs. With no service charges and a commitment to quality, we're the perfect choice for your home projects. Contact us today via email or call at (401) 465-2658!

"Excellent ,excellent. First of all , they came with another man , They arrived at my house on time. Materials and equipment were ready to go. They work and cleaned up afterwards. Very efficient. I'm already planning on hiring him again."

Deborah P on January 2025

Looking for a reliable handyman in Providence? Look no further! Herb Travis Handyman Services is owner operated, ensuring personalized attention to your handyman needs. With no service charges and a commitment to quality, we're the perfect choice for your home projects. Contact us today via email or call at (401) 465-2658!

"Excellent ,excellent. First of all , they came with another man , They arrived at my house on time. Materials and equipment were ready to go. They work and cleaned up afterwards. Very efficient. I'm already planning on hiring him again."

Deborah P on January 2025


Avatar for Atlantis Comfort Systems
Atlantis Comfort Systems
111 ENERGY WAY
4.69(
13
)
Approved Pro
Atlantis Comfort Systems
111 ENERGY WAY
4.69(
13
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
821 local quotes requested

Atlantis Comfort was founded in 2009 as a mechanical contracting & engineering firm specializing in HVAC systems. The principles on which we built the company remain its driving force today. Every member of our firm – from engineer to technician, administrator to senior management – is committed to client satisfaction. It is a commitment that we demonstrate daily, in every department and on every jobsite.

"YOUR TECHJMP DID AN OUTSTANDING JOB HE FIXXED A BIG PROBLEM. HES BEEN HERE SEVERAL TIMES AND ALWAYS DOES A SUPER JOB"

BRIAN A on July 2024

Atlantis Comfort was founded in 2009 as a mechanical contracting & engineering firm specializing in HVAC systems. The principles on which we built the company remain its driving force today. Every member of our firm – from engineer to technician, administrator to senior management – is committed to client satisfaction. It is a commitment that we demonstrate daily, in every department and on every jobsite.

"YOUR TECHJMP DID AN OUTSTANDING JOB HE FIXXED A BIG PROBLEM. HES BEEN HERE SEVERAL TIMES AND ALWAYS DOES A SUPER JOB"

BRIAN A on July 2024


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Cassana HVAC LLC
2037 Maple Springs Street
4.73(
15
)
Approved Pro
Cassana HVAC LLC
2037 Maple Springs Street
4.73(
15
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
1051 local quotes requested

Cassana is a family owned plumbing, heating, air conditioning and general contracting company. We do all phases of heating including gas, propane and oil and also all phases of cooling. Residential and commercial. Master pipefitter, master plumber, master refrigeration, also general contractor and master oil burner electrical. Subcontractors sometimes may be used but 90-95% of work is done by Cassana. Service fees are as follows: $80 fee for service call; trip charge only after 10 miles; 10% discount for mentioning Angie's list.

"Easy to work with, completed the job quickly and professionally."

James S on December 2024

Cassana is a family owned plumbing, heating, air conditioning and general contracting company. We do all phases of heating including gas, propane and oil and also all phases of cooling. Residential and commercial. Master pipefitter, master plumber, master refrigeration, also general contractor and master oil burner electrical. Subcontractors sometimes may be used but 90-95% of work is done by Cassana. Service fees are as follows: $80 fee for service call; trip charge only after 10 miles; 10% discount for mentioning Angie's list.

"Easy to work with, completed the job quickly and professionally."

James S on December 2024

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Central a/c installations FAQs

If you’re replacing an old AC system with a new unit, you can usually clean and repair the old ductwork without having to conduct a full replacement. Cleaning HVAC ducts typically costs around $400, while repairs range from $200 to $1,000. In contrast, installing new ductwork can range from $1,000 to $5,000, making it far more costly than cleaning or fixing existing ducts. HVAC installation costs an average of $7,000 to replace a full system, so staying on top of maintenance and repairs is important.

AC cost efficiency depends on the size of your space and your long-term plans for your home. If you only need to cool a small area, a portable AC unit has a low upfront cost. Heat pumps are typically the most cost-effective option if you want to cool an entire home or improve the resale value. They provide strong cooling while being energy-efficient, which saves you money on your utility bills compared to most other AC types.

Installing a central AC unit typically takes four to eight hours if your home already has ductwork in place. However, if new ductwork needs to be installed, this can add another one to two days of labor to your project.

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