Start with the equipment being replaced

Adding a heat pump to a compatible furnace is a different project from replacing the furnace and outdoor unit together. An all-electric conversion changes the indoor equipment and can change the electrical work.

Ask the contractor to identify which project they are pricing.

Get the complete scope

The proposal should identify the outdoor unit, indoor coil or air handler, controls and installation work. Ask whether duct changes, electrical work and removal of the old equipment are included.

A lower headline price does not tell you what was left out.

Separate the price from the discounts

Ask for the installation price before rebates, each proposed discount and the amount due from you. Confirm who applies, who receives the money and what happens if a program does not approve the application. UniColorado reviews eligible rebates with the installation quote.

Send the quote you already have

You can upload a quote PDF along with equipment photos. We can review the proposed setup without asking you to copy every line into a calculator. Send photos or a quote.

Common questions

Can I start with photos?

Yes. Send photos of the indoor and outdoor equipment or upload an existing quote. UniColorado will review the request and follow up.

Sources and further reading

Sources

  1. ENERGY STAR, heat pump selection and installation
  2. ENERGY STAR, sizing and dual fuel systems
  3. UniColorado, dual fuel and all-electric systems