AC / HVAC estimate review
Is your ac / hvac estimate fair?
You're holding a quote for real money, from someone who does this every day, and you'll do it maybe twice in your life. That's not a fair matchup. The fix isn't distrust — it's knowing exactly what a complete ac / hvac estimate should spell out before you sign.
What a complete ac / hvac estimate includes
This is the same checklist our audit engine reads your estimates against.
- Equipment brand AND model numbers (condenser, air handler), tonnage, SEER2 rating
- Whether tonnage/sizing is justified (load calc mentioned) vs copied from the old unit
- Ductwork scope: replaced, sealed, or untouched
- Line set, thermostat, drain, pad, electrical disconnect included or excluded
- Permit included; warranty split: parts vs labor vs compressor, and who registers it
Red flags in any trade
- A single lump-sum number with no line items — you can't compare what you can't see
- "Contractor grade" or "builder grade" materials with no brand named
- A big deposit demanded before any materials are ordered
- No mention of permits on work that plainly needs one
- Pressure to sign today because "this price expires tonight"
Get your ac / hvac quotes reviewed line by line
Upload 1–3 estimates and get a plain-English audit: what each one includes, what's missing against the checklist above, how the prices compare, and the exact questions to ask before you sign. We take no referral fees from contractors — we work only for you.
No payment until your report is ready to view.
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