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What a good furnace and AC quote shows

Six things to find on any furnace and AC replacement quote, ours included.

Six things to find

  1. Every model number. Furnace, coil, outdoor unit and thermostat. "Bosch system" or "16 SEER2 AC" isn't enough.
  2. The AHRI match. The certificate number for the outdoor unit and coil (and furnace, if listed) as a set.
  3. The connections. Line set (new or reused), drain, venting, electrical disconnect and circuit, and the transition between furnace and coil.
  4. What's staying. If anything is kept, the quote should say so and why it's suitable.
  5. Startup and records. Refrigerant charge check, airflow, thermostat setup, and the paperwork you get afterward.
  6. Price before and after rebates. Both, with each rebate named, and who files it.

If a number looks high or low

Line set length, electrical work, duct changes and equipment tier move prices the most. Compare it with our typical prices, or see what should be in any HVAC quote.

Have a quote already? Send a photo of it with photos of your equipment, and we'll give you ours.

Common questions

What is an AHRI number?

It identifies a certified match between an outdoor unit, an indoor coil and sometimes the furnace. Rebates and rated efficiency depend on the matched combination, so a quote should name all three models.

Sources

  1. ENERGY STAR furnace guidance
  2. ENERGY STAR heat pump guidance
  3. ENERGY STAR installation guidance
  4. ENERGY STAR HVAC quality installation
  5. AHRI air conditioners and heat pumps