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The HVAC Pricing Guide
What a furnace and AC actually cost your contractor. And the upgrade that doesn't pay for itself.
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What's inside
Every chapter gives you the numbers your HVAC contractor won't volunteer.
Equipment costs by brand
What your contractor pays vs. what they bid for Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman, and Rheem. Furnaces and ACs.
Efficiency payback math
14 vs. 16 vs. 18 vs. 20 SEER2. The actual annual savings and how long until you break even. Spoiler: some never do.
Installation labor
What a furnace swap should cost in labor vs. a full system with new lineset and pad. Fair rates by region.
Ductwork: real vs. upsell
When your ducts actually need work and when the contractor is padding the job. How to tell the difference.
Heat pump vs. furnace + AC
Side-by-side cost comparison. Climate zones where heat pumps win and where they don't. Honest math, no agenda.
2026 rebates and tax credits
Federal, state, and utility rebates. Which equipment qualifies. How to stack credits for maximum savings.
Seasonal timing
When HVAC contractors are slowest and most willing to deal. The months that save you 10-20% on the same job.
A preview of the real numbers
This is one example from the guide. There are dozens more inside.
Contractor equipment costs
Markup checkA gas furnace costs your contractor $956-3,870. Central AC: $2,500-7,000. The 20 SEER2 unit they're pushing costs $5,000 more but only saves $200/year. That's a 25-year payback on a 15-20 year unit.
The efficiency upsell
Payback trapGoing from 16 SEER2 to 20 SEER2 saves roughly $150-250/year on a typical home. The equipment cost difference is $3,000-5,000. Your contractor makes more margin on the premium unit. The guide shows you exactly where the sweet spot is for your climate.
Why $19 is a good trade
A new HVAC system runs $5,000-15,000. Choosing the wrong efficiency tier or falling for a ductwork upsell can cost you $2,000-5,000 you didn't need to spend. This guide shows you the real math, for $19.
Without the guide
$2,000-5,000 overpay
With the guide
$19 and you knew
Frequently asked questions
Should I get a heat pump or stick with furnace and AC?
Depends on your climate. The guide has a side-by-side cost comparison with real energy savings by climate zone. In mild climates, heat pumps often win. In places that hit -10F regularly, a furnace backup still makes sense. We show you the break-even point for both.
Is the high-efficiency unit worth it?
Sometimes. The guide breaks down the payback period for every efficiency tier. A 16 SEER2 unit often hits the sweet spot. The 20 SEER2 costs thousands more and takes 20-25 years to pay back. Your contractor makes better margin on the premium unit, which is why they push it.
What format is the guide?
A searchable PDF. Pull it up on your phone when a contractor gives you a quote. Every number is there so you can check their math on the spot.
What's the refund policy?
60-day money-back guarantee. If the guide doesn't help you understand your quotes better, email us for a full refund. No questions.
Every brand. Every efficiency tier. Every rebate. One PDF.
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