HVAC Service
Ideas, costs, tips and plans - the information you need for a successful HVAC Maintenance project
December 2021
Homeowners have many important questions about their HVAC Maintenance Project. How much will it cost? How long will it take? What problem areas do I need to watch out for? Can I recover my HVAC Maintenance investment when I sell? Can I do some of the work myself? What can I do to make sure that the work is done right?
Costs, materials and best practices for the example HVAC Maintenance project will help you answer these questions. Use this information to develop a budget, bid requirements, hiring contracts and a project plan.
HVAC Maintenance - Project Overview
Important considerations for this project are summarized below.
| Project description | Common home heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance and service projects. Projects include modernization, restoration, addition and repair. |
| Project size | Average HVAC service call |
| First year Return on Investment - ROI | Returns vary widely and are affected by the range of home prices in your neighborhood, the overall condition of your home and sensible design choices. A high quality HVAC Maintenance project in an appropriate neighborhood can return as much as 77% - 91% of its initial cost. |
| First year Return on Investment - ROI | Returns vary widely and are affected by the range of home prices in your neighborhood, the overall condition of your home and sensible design choices. A high quality HVAC Maintenance project in an appropriate neighborhood can return as much as 77% - 91% of its initial cost. |
| Green rating | HVAC Maintenance projects can employ renewable resources and environmentally friendly construction materials. Efficient lighting, HVAC, insulation and appliance choices can significantly reduce the energy footprint of your home. |
HVAC Maintenance - Project Plan and Details
The following list includes major work tasks commonly performed during HVAC Maintenance. Use this list to understand the timing and sequence of different steps in the HVAC Maintenance project. Click any task name for task details and an up-to-date Homewyse example cost estimate for the task - this essential information will help you control HVAC Maintenance project cost and quality.
Do you expect to spend more than $250 on your HVAC Maintenance project? If so, it is important create and manage a detailed plan for all project activities.
| Task | Service Provider | Time | Difficulty | - |
| Install Duct | HVAC Contractor | 1 to 2 d | - | |
| Install Exhaust Duct | Plumber | 1 to 2 d | - | |
| Install Gas Line | Plumber | 1 to 2 d | - | |
| Install Thermostat | Electrician | 1 d | - | |
| Replace Thermostat | Electrician | 1 d | - |
HVAC Maintenance - Proven Ideas and Project Tips
Review these tips, design suggestions, options and lessons learned before finalizing your HVAC Maintenance project plan.
- Consider eco friendly appliances with the Energy Star certification
- Match appliances and fixtures to electrical circuit, hot water and gas capacities
- Perform major HVAC Maintenance work with permits to help protect value at resale time
- To keep HVAC Maintenance costs low, do not move walls or relocate plumbing fixtures or electrical boxes
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