# Wrico Inc **Trade:** HVAC / Heating & Cooling · **Address:** 1112 Main St STE 10, Osterville, MA 02655 · **Phone:** (508) 428-7727 · **Website:** http://www.wricoinc.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.3/5** (low confidence) — from 2 reviews across 5 sources. ## The honest read Wrico is Osterville's heating and cooling call — a family shop working the same corner of the Cape since 1981, when Jim Wright started it after two decades in the trade. His son-in-law Adam Machado came on as a service tech in 1988 and has run the company since Wright retired in 2001, personally handling estimates rather than handing that off to a salesperson. The thing that stands out in its reviews is how personal they read. A 2021 customer described Adam showing up, walking through exactly what was wrong with a dead AC compressor, and fixing it on the spot — work the reviewer said left the unit running better than it had in years. Another, writing in 2016 after years as a customer, called the company prompt, honest, and reliable. Its BBB file backs that up with an A+ grade and no complaints on record. Wrico added plumbing to the roster in 2003 by buying an existing local plumbing outfit, and BuildZoom's permit history — 39 jobs across Barnstable-area addresses — shows both plumbing and electrical work alongside its HVAC calls. It's also a Bryant dealer and lists coverage across most of the Cape, from Buzzards Bay to Orleans, plus Plymouth on the mainland side. One thing worth checking before booking: the state registry shows its Massachusetts HVAC/sheet-metal license (367-SM-B) as expired. Worth confirming current standing directly with the state before any work that requires an active license. Wrico reads like the kind of shop people call once and then keep calling — a small, owner-run outfit with four decades on the same block, best suited for homeowners who want the person who answers the phone to be the same one who shows up. **Strengths:** - Same-visit AC repair — 2021 review praised a clearly explained compressor fix - Years of repeat trust — 2016 review cites prompt, honest service over time - Clean BBB record — A+ grade with no complaints filed - Four decades local — family-run in Osterville since 1981 **Concerns:** - Confirm licensing status — MA HVAC license 367-SM-B shows expired **Where sources disagree:** - BuildZoom lists the business address as Marstons Mills, MA rather than Osterville — the identical phone number confirms it's the same company (both are Barnstable villages). ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Both reviews on file are five-star — one detailing a same-visit AC repair, the other citing years of prompt, honest service. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2450825654191321577&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ My AC unit stopped working Adam showed up one time and very professional. I was curious on how the compressor worked. Adam explained ev…” - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2450825654191321577&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ I have used this company for many years. They are the best. They are very professional & honest. They respond & arrive promptly, & delive…” - A 2021 Google review described a same-visit AC compressor repair, with the technician explaining the fix as he worked. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2450825654191321577&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ My AC unit stopped working Adam showed up one time and very professional. I was curious on how the compressor worked. Adam explained ev…” - A 2016 Google review from a multi-year customer called the company prompt, honest, and professional. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2450825654191321577&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ I have used this company for many years. They are the best. They are very professional & honest. They respond & arrive promptly, & delive…” - Holds a BBB A+ letter grade with no complaints on file. _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/osterville/profile/heating-contractors/wrico-inc-0021-73294) — “BBB profile for Wrico, Inc. (Heating Contractors, Osterville MA): NOT BBB Accredited, letter grade A+, in business since 1/1/1981 (45 years)…” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/osterville/profile/heating-contractors/wrico-inc-0021-73294) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - Family-owned; started by Jim Wright in 1981 and run by his son-in-law Adam Machado since 2001. _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://www.wricoinc.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Family-owned and run by Adam Machado (Jim Wright's son-in-law) since 2001, with the owner personally conducting a…” - [Official Website](http://www.wricoinc.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Started by Jim Wright in 1981 after twenty years in the heating, air conditioning and refrigeration field; …” - Added plumbing to its services in 2003 by acquiring an existing local plumbing company. _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://www.wricoinc.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Started by Jim Wright in 1981 after twenty years in the heating, air conditioning and refrigeration field; …” - States it is an authorized Bryant dealer. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.wricoinc.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Bryant dealer” - Its Massachusetts HVAC/sheet-metal license (367-SM-B) is registry-verified but currently expired. _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page) — “MA hvac license 367-SM-B registry-verified expired — registry holder of record: Wrico Inc” - Self-reported service area spans most of Cape Cod, from Buzzards Bay to Orleans, plus Plymouth. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.wricoinc.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Osterville, Barnstable, Brewster, Buzzards Bay, Chatham, Dennis, East Falmouth, Falmouth, Forestdale, H…” - Specializes in HVAC / Heating & Cooling _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://www.wricoinc.com) — “Wrico, Inc. is a family-owned HVAC company based in Osterville, MA, providing heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and indoor air quality in…” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/osterville/profile/heating-contractors/wrico-inc-0021-73294) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Heating & Cooling, Indoor Air Quality, Thermostats & Zoning, Standby Power Generators, Water Heat…” - [State License Registry](https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page) — “MA hvac license 367-SM-B registry-verified expired — registry holder of record: Wrico Inc” - Also offers Plumbing _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://www.wricoinc.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Started by Jim Wright in 1981 after twenty years in the heating, air conditioning and refrigeration field; …” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/osterville/profile/heating-contractors/wrico-inc-0021-73294) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Heating & Cooling, Indoor Air Quality, Thermostats & Zoning, Standby Power Generators, Water Heat…” - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/wrico-inc) — “Services offered (BuildZoom): Boiler/Water Heater, Gas and Piping, Fire Sprinkler Systems, Sewer Laterals, Plumbing” ## Ownership - Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified. ## License Status: **expired** (#367-SM-B, hvac) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-25, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page ## Sources - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wrico%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJjzRbtYgy-4kR6fF8jPIUAyI): 5.0★ from 2 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wrico%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJjzRbtYgy-4kR6fF8jPIUAyI): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/osterville/profile/heating-contractors/wrico-inc-0021-73294): Listed on this source - [Official Website](http://www.wricoinc.com): 45 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/wrico-inc): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ken anketell · 2021-06-09**: My AC unit stopped working Adam showed up one time and very professional. I was curious on how the compressor worked. Adam explained everything that he was doing. He was able to fix it without a problem. AC unit is running better now than it has in years. Great service I would Highly recommend thi… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mary Jane Shaw · 2016-12-09**: I have used this company for many years. They are the best. They are very professional & honest. They respond & arrive promptly, & deliver outstanding service. I highly recommend them! --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-08-25T00:11:16.319Z. Cite as: Wrico Inc — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/wrico-inc-osterville) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/wrico-inc-osterville