AC and HVAC replacement
Planning a residential HVAC replacement?
Compare complete written proposals, not just an equipment name or headline price. Sizing, installation scope, controls, permits, and warranty terms all matter.
Home Service Compass is a referral service, not the HVAC contractor. Availability varies by ZIP and provider.
Before calling
Write down what the system is doing.
These observations can help explain the problem. They are not a diagnosis.
- Approximate age and type of the current heating and cooling system
- Comfort problems, recurring repairs, noise, humidity, or uneven rooms
- Recent utility use concerns or planned home changes
- Any written diagnosis or repair estimate already received
Ask how the proposed system was selected
A provider should be able to explain how the equipment and installation scope relate to the home. Ask about the sizing approach, existing duct conditions, electrical needs, drainage, controls, and any related work.
- Equipment type and rated performance
- Sizing method and assumptions
- Thermostat, duct, electrical, drain, and line-set scope
Compare the full installed scope
Two proposals can look similar while including different labor, permits, disposal, accessories, startup procedures, inspections, or warranty coverage. Request itemized written details.
- Removal and disposal of existing equipment
- Permit and inspection responsibility
- Manufacturer, labor, and workmanship warranties
Review payment and cancellation terms
Understand deposits, progress payments, financing provider terms, cancellation rights, change-order approval, and when final payment is due. Do not rely on verbal promises that are absent from the written agreement.
Have a new residential HVAC service request?
Start with the property ZIP code. This referral service is free to use and there is no obligation to hire.