Checklist
- failed component and diagnostic evidence
- repair cost and warranty
- equipment age and overall condition
- comfort or airflow problems a repair will not solve
- replacement sizing and duct implications
- available incentives and eligibility rules
Homeowner checklist
HVAC Repair or Replace Questions
Questions that expose whether a recommendation is based on diagnosis, capacity, airflow, condition, operating cost, and remaining system life.
Verify before hiring
Use the responsible public source.
Alabama 811
Utility-location guidance before digging or excavation.
Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board
State consumer guidance on licensing, references, insurance, contracts, and payments.