24/7 Emergency Service
Get 24/7 emergency service from Robert B. Payne. Call 540-300-6932 now for urgent service.
24/7 Emergency Service
Get 24/7 emergency service from Robert B. Payne. Call 540-300-6932 now for urgent service.
Serving Fredericksburg, VA since 1930
Heating, cooling, plumbing and water heaters for homes and businesses across Fredericksburg, Stafford and Spotsylvania. On call 24/7, with upfront pricing on every job.
Now Offering Full-Service Plumbing
99-Point Plumbing Inspection
INSPECTION
$69
WATER HEATER FLUSH
+$30
Add a water heater flush to your inspection for just $30 more. Book now ›
About Robert B. Payne
For more than nine decades, Fredericksburg families and businesses have called Robert B. Payne when the heat goes out, the AC quits or the water runs cold. Our licensed, insured and certified technicians service every major brand, and we stand behind the work with written guarantees and upfront pricing.
Today we handle systems of every age, from steam boilers downtown to heat pumps in new construction, plus commercial HVAC service across the region.
1930
Wood & ice
Robert B. Payne starts delivering wood and ice to Fredericksburg homes by horse and buggy.
Late 1930s
Coal
During the Depression, the company buys its first boxcar of coal on credit and adds coal delivery.
1940s
Fuel oil
Fuel oil delivery begins. RBP is still one of the few local companies delivering heating oil today.
Late 1950s
Central air
RBP starts installing and servicing central air conditioning as it reaches Virginia homes.
Late 1980s
Homeowners first
The company shifts from mostly commercial work to residential service and replacement.
Today
Full-service
Heating, cooling, plumbing, water heaters and oil delivery, with technicians on call 24/7.
Our services
Repair, replacement and maintenance for every major system type, gas, electric, oil and geothermal.
Fredericksburg summers regularly push past 90 degrees with heavy humidity, so a struggling AC is more than an inconvenience. We repair, replace and tune up central air conditioners and ductless mini-splits, and we size every new system to your home so it cools evenly and pulls moisture out of the air.
Few local companies still work on every kind of heating system. We do. Our team repairs, replaces and maintains gas, electric and oil furnaces, heat pumps, hot water and steam boilers, unit heaters and geothermal systems. Thinking about leaving oil behind? We also handle oil-to-gas conversions.
Showers, laundry and dishes all depend on a working water heater. We repair, install and maintain gas, electric and oil-fired tank water heaters, and help you decide when a repair makes sense and when it is time to replace.
All Water Heater Services ›
The same team that keeps your heat and hot water running also handles your plumbing, from a burst pipe in the middle of the night to drain cleaning, sump pumps, gas lines and whole-house repiping.
Keep your oil furnace, boiler or water heater running with residential and commercial heating oil delivery. Requesting a delivery is simple, pricing is competitive, and payment plans are available.
About Oil Delivery ›What To Expect
Emergency service
No heat on a January night, no cooling in a July heat wave, a water heater leaking into the basement. Call any hour and we will send a technician to your home or business.
Built for this area
The Fredericksburg area has 19th-century row houses, mid-century brick ranches and brand-new subdivisions within a few miles of each other. Each one heats and cools differently, and we have worked on all of them.
Steam and hot water boilers, radiant heat and oil-fired systems are common in older homes. We repair and maintain them, and we can add ductless cooling without opening up plaster walls.
Aging furnaces and split systems are due for replacement in many homes built from the 1960s to the 1990s. We help you weigh repair against replacement and handle oil-to-gas conversions.
Heat pumps, high-efficiency systems and smart thermostats are standard in newer construction. We keep them running efficiently with service and maintenance plans.
Rooftop units, unit heaters and commercial water heaters for offices, retail and light industrial properties.
Financing
0%
for 60 months*
Replace a failing system now and pay over time. Quick approval, no surprises.
Maintenance plan
Keep your system tuned, catch problems early, and save on every visit.
FAQ
Yes. Call (540) 300-6932 any time, including nights, weekends and holidays, and we will send a technician to your home or business in Fredericksburg or the surrounding area.
It depends on the system’s age, the cost of the repair and how efficiently it runs. Our technicians give you upfront pricing on both options so you can compare. If another company already diagnosed the problem, ask about our free second opinion.
With the region’s relatively mild winters, a heat pump handles heating efficiently for most of the season and provides cooling in summer. Many homeowners pair one with a gas furnace for the coldest nights. We will recommend what fits your home and budget.
Yes, we handle oil-to-gas conversions from start to finish. If you would rather stay on oil, we also provide residential heating oil delivery.
Yes. We repair and maintain heating, cooling and water heating equipment from every major manufacturer.
Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, Caroline County and nearby communities. See the full list below.
Yes, 0% financing for 60 months is available on approved credit. See financing options.
