Heating Service Plans in South County, RI
Insurance for the one piece of equipment your home cannot afford to lose
A heating service plan is exactly what it sounds like: protection for the system that keeps your home warm and safe through a New England winter. SmithCo plans bundle annual tune-ups, parts coverage on over 50 system components, priority emergency dispatch, and loyalty credits toward eventual equipment replacement. Most of our long-term heating oil delivery customers join the plan within their first two years of service and stay enrolled for decades. The math is simple: one major repair call usually costs more than a year of plan membership.
Three things every plan delivers, every year
Specific coverage details vary by plan level, but every SmithCo service plan member gets these three core benefits as the foundation of the program.
Annual Tune-Up Included
Full preventative tune-up every year, including fuel filter and nozzle replacement, burner cleaning, electrode adjustment, combustion analysis, and written efficiency report. Standalone, the tune-up alone pays for itself in restored fuel efficiency.
A complete 12-task tune-up, included free with membership
Parts Coverage on 50+ Components
When a covered part fails, the repair or replacement is included at no additional charge for parts, including labor on most jobs. The covered parts list includes the components most likely to fail across boilers, furnaces, and oil-fired water heaters.
One covered repair often exceeds the full annual plan cost
Priority Emergency Dispatch
Service plan members move to the front of the queue on emergency calls. In a snowstorm at 2am when half of South County is calling for service, plan members get dispatched first. Reduced or waived after-hours surcharges also apply.
Same-night dispatch on no-heat emergencies during peak demand
Over 50 components, organized by system area
Coverage details vary by plan level, but the list below shows the major component categories where plan members can expect parts coverage. Specific part lists for your plan level are documented in your service agreement.
Burner & Combustion
- Burner motor
- Fuel pump
- Electrodes and porcelains
- Cad cell relay
- Ignition transformer
- Nozzle assembly
Controls & Safety
- Aquastat (boiler)
- High-limit control
- Low water cutoff
- Pressure relief valve
- Thermostat (basic models)
- Flame sensor
Circulation & Distribution
- Circulator pump
- Zone valve heads
- Expansion tank
- Air vents and bleeders
- Pressure-reducing valve
- Backflow preventer
Furnace-Specific
- Blower motor
- Blower capacitor
- Fan limit switch
- Control board (basic models)
- Air filter housing
- Belt and pulley (older units)
Water Heater Coverage
- Burner assembly (oil-fired)
- Aquastat (water heater)
- Thermostatic mixing valve
- Tank pressure relief
- Indirect coil components
- Dip tube and anode (where applicable)
Fuel System
- Fuel filter cartridge
- Fuel filter canister
- Strainer and screen
- Oil line valves
- Vent alarm components
- Fill cap and gasket
This list represents major coverage categories. Specific part lists, exclusions, and any deductibles are documented in your individual plan agreement at enrollment.
One bad winter, paid for by membership
The break-even math on a heating service plan is straightforward. One mid-winter circulator pump replacement, one zone valve failure, or one emergency no-heat call usually covers the full annual cost of plan membership. Most plan members come out ahead within their first 18 months, and the math gets better every year after that.
Pay-As-You-Go
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Annual tune-up
Pay standalone -
Circulator pump repair
$250 to $450 -
Emergency service call
Full rate + surcharge -
Zone valve replacement
$200 to $400 -
Aquastat replacement
$300 to $500
Predictable Annual Cost
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Annual tune-up
Included Free -
Circulator pump repair
Parts Covered -
Emergency service call
Priority + Reduced -
Zone valve replacement
Parts Covered -
Aquastat replacement
Parts Covered
Specific plan pricing depends on your equipment, coverage level, and home setup. Call for current rates in your specific situation. Most South County households see plan membership pay for itself in the first 12 to 18 months.
Multiple plan levels to match your equipment
SmithCo offers multiple coverage levels because not every home needs the same protection. The right plan depends on your equipment age, the type of system you have, and how much risk you want to carry yourself. We walk through your specific situation when you call to enroll.
Essentials
Annual maintenance and core repair coverage
- Annual heating tune-up included
- Coverage on core burner components
- Standard service queue priority
- Loyalty credit accrual
Newer systems under 10 years old with reliable service history
Standard
Expanded parts coverage plus priority dispatch
- Annual heating tune-up included
- Coverage on 40+ system components
- Priority emergency dispatch
- Reduced after-hours surcharges
- Enhanced loyalty credit rate
Most South County homes with established heating systems 10 to 20 years old
Premium
Maximum coverage including water heater
- Annual heating tune-up included
- Coverage on 50+ system components
- Oil-fired water heater coverage
- Highest dispatch priority
- Waived after-hours surcharges
- Maximum loyalty credit rate
Older systems, complex setups, or homeowners who want maximum protection
Specific coverage details, plan pricing, and any deductibles or exclusions are documented in your individual service agreement. Call for a recommendation based on your home and equipment.
I just had maintenance done and I was extremely happy with the guys who came and serviced my units. I have oil furnaces and HW heaters, and I haven’t been happy with service guys from other companies. I liked the SmithCo guys and I really felt they did a good job. The prices are also reasonable and fair.
Getting on a plan takes one phone call
Call or contact us
Tell us what equipment you have (boiler, furnace, water heater) and roughly how old it is. We can usually quote a plan level over the phone.
Quick system inspection
If your system has not been recently serviced, we schedule an enrollment inspection (often combined with your first tune-up) to confirm baseline condition.
Choose your coverage level
Based on the inspection and your equipment, we recommend a plan level. You make the final call on which level fits your situation and budget.
Sign and you are covered
Sign the service agreement, schedule your first tune-up if it has not already happened, and coverage starts the day the agreement is executed.
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Get protected before the next no-heat call
Plans can be set up over the phone in about 15 minutes. If you need an enrollment inspection first, we schedule that visit at your convenience and roll the cost into your first plan year.
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