How we price
Repairs start with a flat diagnostic fee. Once we know the cause you get a written price before any work begins, and the diagnostic is the only charge if you decide not to go ahead. Installations are quoted after a site visit, as a fixed price that covers equipment, labor, permits and haul-away.
What moves the price
JobWhat pushes it up or downTypical range
Furnace or AC repairThe part, whether it is on the van, access to the unit, after-hours timingTo be added
Furnace replacementEfficiency tier, venting changes, gas line or duct work, attic vs basement installTo be added
AC or heat pump installSystem size from the load calculation, line set length, new electrical circuit, ductworkTo be added
Boiler replacementPiping around the boiler, chimney liner or new venting, number of zonesTo be added
Panel upgradeAmperage, utility service work, meter relocation, permit and inspectionTo be added
Water heaterTank vs tankless, venting, gas line size, code upgrades like an expansion tankTo be added
How to compare two quotes
- Check that both quotes are for the same size and efficiency rating, and ask how the size was decided.
- Look for permits, haul-away and code upgrades listed as included, not left out.
- Compare warranties on parts and on labor separately.
- Ask whether ductwork, electrical and venting were inspected or assumed.
Ways to lower the cost
Energize Connecticut incentives apply to many high-efficiency installs, and financing can spread the cost. Scheduling replacement work outside the coldest and hottest weeks also gives you more choice of install dates.