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Upload 2 or 3 HVAC quotes and we'll show you which one is the best value for the equipment, install scope, and warranty offered.
How to compare HVAC quotes correctly
HVAC quotes are notoriously hard to compare because contractors rarely quote the same equipment, tonnage, or install scope. A $7,000 quote and a $12,000 quote can be for wildly different systems — different SEER2 ratings, different brands, one with a Manual J load calculation and one without.
The price gap usually comes down to equipment tier (builder-grade vs two-stage vs variable speed), whether ductwork is being inspected or modified, and whether the install includes a new line set, pad, disconnect, and thermostat. A cheap quote with old ductwork and undersized returns will underperform forever.
Focus on total installed cost for an apples-to-apples system, the labor warranty (1 year vs 10 year is a massive difference), and whether the contractor actually measured your home's load instead of just matching the old unit's tonnage.
Most important fields to compare
- Total installed cost
- Equipment brand & model number
- Tonnage / BTU capacity
- SEER2 / AFUE efficiency rating
- Manual J load calculation performed
- Ductwork inspection & modifications
- Permit & inspection included
- Parts warranty (years)
- Labor warranty (years)
- New refrigerant line set
- Old unit haul-off
- Thermostat included
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