Check whether both proposals retain or replace the furnace. Confirm that any electrical and duct work appears in both comparisons.

Read the exact model numbers and the terms for service after installation. Warranty wording is part of the decision.

Upload the proposals rather than retyping the figures. UniColorado can review what each quote actually covers.

Send photos or a quote.

A lower price with more left undecided

An allowance means an item still needs definition. Ask how the final cost will be determined and who approves changes. Compare written inclusions and unresolved items before deciding that a lower total represents the same work.

Common questions

Sources and further reading

Sources

  1. ENERGY STAR heat pump guidance
  2. ENERGY STAR installation guidance
  3. Xcel Energy Colorado programs