Build a replacement proposal you can compare

Start with the existing system

Share recurring repair issues, uneven temperatures, the equipment’s approximate age, and any changes to the home. Ask whether a repair remains a reasonable option before committing to replacement.

Ask how capacity is selected

A bigger unit is not automatically better. Ask how the proposed capacity accounts for the home, insulation, windows, ducts, and cooling needs rather than simply matching the old equipment.

Compare the complete scope

Request exact equipment model numbers, included components, installation tasks, removal of old equipment, controls, and any duct or electrical work. Identify exclusions and possible additional costs.

Keep the decision grounded in written details

Before approving the project, confirm the total price, payment schedule, responsible business, timing, any permit responsibilities, startup checks, and warranty terms. Ask who registers equipment and handles later service. Compare like-for-like scopes instead of headline prices.

Contact Veldaro Climate to discuss your property and the next step.

Homeowner resource: U.S. Department of Energy guidance on central air conditioning.

Still deciding whether to repair?

Use our AC repair versus replacement guide to compare diagnosis, condition, repair history, warranty terms, and complete project costs.

What affects an AC replacement estimate?

The installed price depends on the proposed equipment and the work your property needs. Capacity, efficiency, controls, access, equipment placement, and changes to ducts or electrical components can change the scope. Ask which conditions have been assessed and which allowances remain provisional.

Capacity and equipment selection

Ask how the proposed system capacity was determined for your home. Request the indoor and outdoor model numbers and an explanation of the proposed equipment combination. Compare efficiency ratings for the specified combination rather than assuming two similarly named products are equivalent.

Installation work beyond the equipment

A proposal should explain what happens to the old system and which existing components will be reused. Ask about equipment support, connections, drainage, controls, duct transitions, electrical work, startup checks, and cleanup where applicable. Confirm which tasks are included rather than assuming every item is part of the price.

Permits and project responsibilities

Ask whether permits or inspections apply to the project and who is responsible for arranging and paying for them. Identify the business performing the work, the point of contact, and the procedure for approving any additional work discovered during installation.

Separate parts and labor warranties

Request the written manufacturer and installer warranty terms. Confirm registration requirements, coverage periods, labor and service-call charges, exclusions, maintenance conditions, and who handles a claim. A headline warranty duration does not explain every cost or condition.

Compare proposals before choosing

Use our AC replacement estimate comparison guide to check equipment, installation scope, exclusions, payment terms, and handover documents side by side. If you are still deciding whether to replace, start with the repair versus replacement guide.

At project handover

Ask for the final invoice, equipment model and serial information, operating instructions, warranty and registration details, and any applicable inspection documentation. Confirm the contact for unresolved concerns and future maintenance.