Lawrence Air Systems was founded in 1973 by John and Joanne Lawrence, who started the company out of their home in Barrington, Rhode Island. More than 50 years later, it’s still family-owned and family-run — now led by their three sons, Brian, Jason, and Aaron, who have built on their parents’ foundation with the same commitment to quality, honesty, and genuine care for the homeowners they serve.
The company has grown steadily through one channel: word of mouth from satisfied customers. No acquisition by a national franchise. No private equity rollup. Just a family business that has earned the trust of homeowners across Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts, one home at a time, for over five decades.
Our Story
John and Joanne Lawrence started with a simple belief: that families deserve honest, expert care for the systems that keep their homes comfortable — and that a contractor’s job doesn’t end when the installation is complete.
That belief shaped how the company has operated from the beginning. We evaluate your home carefully before recommending anything. We explain your options clearly and without pressure. We stand behind our work with a 2-year labor warranty on every installation — something most contractors don’t offer at all. And we’re still here for you after the job is done, through the Annual Maintenance Program that keeps your system performing the way it should.
Brian, Jason, and Aaron have continued what their parents built — organizing a team of highly trained, devoted people who share the same standard of care. The Lawrence Air Systems team doesn’t just install equipment. They treat your home with respect, explain what they’re doing and why, and leave the job cleaner than they found it.
What We Do
Lawrence Air Systems specializes in high-efficiency heating, cooling, and indoor air quality solutions for homeowners across the East Bay, Aquidneck Island, Jamestown, and out to Westport. We install, service, and maintain:
- Heating systems — high-efficiency gas furnaces, condensing boilers, cold-climate heat pumps
- Cooling systems — central air, ductless mini-splits, whole-home replacements
- Geothermal systems — ground-source heat pumps for maximum long-term efficiency
- Ductless heat pumps — zone-specific heating and cooling without ductwork
- Duct zoning — independent temperature control for multi-level homes
- Indoor air quality — filtration, humidification, dehumidification, air purification
- Planned maintenance — Annual Maintenance Program with Total System Cleanings
Every project begins with an honest on-site evaluation. Every estimate is written on-site. No phone quotes. No pressure. Clear options and straight answers — because an informed homeowner is a comfortable homeowner.
Our Contractor Designations
Lawrence Air Systems holds the highest contractor designations from the brands we install:
- Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Contractor Elite — Mitsubishi’s highest designation; our installations carry a 12-year warranty (industry standard: 5 years)
- Trane Comfort Specialist Premier Dealer — Trane’s highest tier; installations carry a 10-year warranty
- Viessmann ViPRO Dealer — authorized Vitodens boiler installer; 10-year warranty
- LG Pro Dealer Silver — authorized LG heat pump installer; 10-year warranty
These designations require ongoing factory training, verified installation quality standards, and consistent customer satisfaction. They’re not marketing claims — they’re the reason our warranty coverage is double or more than what most contractors can offer.
Our Values
Seven principles guide how we work:
Unequivocal Excellence — We raise the bar in everything: craft, professionalism, and caring.
Teamship — Everyone on the team is critical. We go above and beyond to support each other and our customers.
Enjoyable to Work With — Kindness, respect, and understanding are at our core.
Ambition to Succeed — We’re problem solvers who never quit. We have the resources and training to find the right answer.
Happy to Help — We genuinely enjoy improving quality of life in the homes we serve.
Do What is Right — Integrity in every decision. No shortcuts, no cut corners.
Empathy Always — We listen, understand, and connect to how we can actually help.
Our Service Area
Lawrence Air Systems serves homeowners across East Bay, Aquidneck Island, Jamestown, and out to Westport — including Barrington, Bristol, Warren, East Providence, Newport, Portsmouth, Middletown, Little Compton, Tiverton, Jamestown, and Westport, MA.
We’ve been neighbors to these communities since 1973. We know the housing stock, the coastal conditions, the historic district constraints, and the specific challenges that come with New England’s climate. That local knowledge shows up in every evaluation we do.
Why Homeowners Choose Lawrence Air Systems
- 50+ years of service in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts
- Family-owned, family-run — not a franchise, not a private equity acquisition
- 2-year labor warranty on every installation
- 12-year Mitsubishi warranty through Diamond Contractor Elite status
- Annual Maintenance Program — priority scheduling, member discounts, after-hours access
- All estimates written on-site — no phone quotes, no pressure
- Clear options, straight answers — we’ll tell you when something isn’t the right fit
Call (401) 213-1516 or contact us online to get started with a complimentary consultation.