HVAC Switch publishes general information to help homeowners compare heating and cooling systems, understand costs and ask contractors better questions. Please keep the following in mind.
Not professional advice
Our guides are not a substitute for an on-site assessment by a licensed HVAC contractor. Sizing, ductwork, electrical capacity, local codes and permits all depend on your home, and only a qualified professional who inspects it can tell you what it needs.
Safety first
Heating and cooling systems involve electricity, natural gas or propane, combustion gases and pressurized refrigerants. Work on gas lines, electrical panels, refrigerant circuits and combustion venting should be done by licensed, certified professionals. If you smell gas, leave the house and call your gas utility or 911 from outside.
Prices and incentives are estimates
Installed costs vary with your location, home, equipment and contractor. The prices on this site are ranges from the sources we cite, dated so you know when they were checked. Rebates, tax credits and utility programs open, close and change; confirm eligibility with the program administrator before you buy.
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