Before choosing equipment
Replacement planning should begin with the home and the existing system's performance, not a one-size-fits-all equipment recommendation.
- Home size, insulation, windows, orientation, and heat gain
- Existing supply and return duct capacity
- Room-to-room comfort complaints
- Electrical and equipment-location constraints
- Efficiency goals and realistic operating expectations
- Heat pump, packaged, split-system, or ductless options