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Compare two HVAC replacement quotes side by side for documentation completeness, missing line items, exclusions, and follow-up questions.
Direct answer
Direct answer
This tool compares how completely two HVAC replacement proposals document the things that matter for your decision. It doesn't rank the contractors or judge technical correctness, workmanship, legality, equipment reliability, or whether the price is fair. Enter only non-sensitive quote details. We don't transmit or intentionally store what you type, it stays in the page until you reset or navigate away, though your browser or its extensions may behave differently.
Key takeaways
- The 100-point score measures documentation completeness, nothing else.
- A clearly stated exclusion can earn points and still get flagged as a gap in your project.
- We don't transmit or intentionally store what you enter.
How the 100-point completeness score works
The weights reflect how much each item matters to your decision, exact equipment, sizing, install scope, startup proof, warranties, pricing, and exclusions. For the text rows, the tool looks for recognizable model identifiers, a plausible AHRI reference number, a capacity with a unit, the applicable certified efficiency ratings, and meaningful feature notes. A central-AC quote needs numeric SEER2 and EER2 for full efficiency credit; a heat-pump quote needs SEER2, EER2, and HSPF2. If the system type isn't identified, all three are required for full credit. Having one or more (but not all) of the required ratings earns half credit. Scope rows get full credit for 'detailed and included' or 'clearly excluded,' half credit for 'mentioned but unclear,' and nothing for 'not stated.' A not-applicable row gets full credit only when you record the reason. The price and financing row needs both a valid positive cash price and a fully documented status for full credit; either one alone earns half. Half-point totals show without rounding. Explicit exclusions stay separate, because completeness and value are two different questions.
| Category | Points |
|---|---|
| Exact equipment models | 8 |
| AHRI reference | 8 |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Certified efficiency | 6 |
| Stages, blower, and thermostat | 4 |
| Load calculation | 10 |
| Duct scope | 8 |
| Electrical scope | 5 |
| Drainage protection | 4 |
| Line-set scope | 5 |
| Permit and inspection | 5 |
| Commissioning report | 10 |
| Warranty terms | 8 |
| Cash price and financing | 8 |
| Exclusions and change orders | 6 |
Use the result safely
Turn every missing or unclear row into a written question for the contractor. Verify model matches in the AHRI directory, licensing with TDLR, and permits with your local authority, and run any technical claim past a qualified pro. Don't paste in customer names, addresses, account numbers, signatures, financing applications, or anything else sensitive.
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Sources
- ENERGY STAR, HVAC Quality InstallationRight-sizing, airflow, duct evaluation, and refrigerant-charge guidance.
- AHRI, Directory of Certified Product PerformancePublic verification for exact matched-system ratings.
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Air Conditioning and RefrigerationTexas licensing and consumer information.
- Federal Trade Commission, EnergyGuide labels for manufacturersCurrent central AC and heat-pump label resources.
- City of Dallas, Development ServicesStarting point for current Dallas permit and inspection requirements.
- City of Fort Worth, Development ServicesStarting point for current Fort Worth permit requirements.