LocalServ.Pro — Heating & Cooling Hiring Checklist
Prepared October 17, 2026
Planning aid; verify current project requirements. No request is sent.

Uneven rooms, frequent cycling, or a rising bill can have several causes. Describe the symptoms, thermostat settings, fuel type, and maintenance history before asking for equipment replacement. A useful assessment separates equipment faults from airflow, controls, insulation, and other conditions that affect comfort.

DISCUSS WITH THE PROVIDER
What capacity will this model deliver at the design winter temperature?
How will backup heat and thermostat controls operate?
Are electrical work, condensate drainage, permits, and startup testing included?

COMPARE IN WRITING
[ ] Included tasks, materials and quantities
[ ] Exclusions, allowances and change approval
[ ] Relevant credentials, insurance and who performs the work
[ ] Permit responsibility, schedule, payment milestones and cleanup

SOURCES
FTC: Avoiding Home Improvement Scams — https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-avoid-home-improvement-scam
ENERGY STAR: Air-Source Heat Pumps — https://www.energystar.gov/products/air_source_heat_pumps
U.S. Department of Energy: Air Sealing Consumer Guide — https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2021-08/ES-Air%20Sealing_080421.pdf

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