1. Original Wording
• 3-ton heat pump system
• 15.2 SEER2 / 9.0 HSPF2
• Existing ducts “borderline static pressure”
• Add larger return drop
• Replace restrictive filter grille
• Seal multiple supply boots
• Reuse existing line set, flush included
• New pad, disconnect, and whip
• Basic smart thermostat
• 10-year parts / 1-year labor
• Price: $13,400 installed
2. What the Quote Clearly States
- A 3-ton system with listed SEER2 and HSPF2 ratings is proposed.
- The quote describes the existing duct static pressure as “borderline.”
- A larger return drop, replacement filter grille, and sealing of multiple supply boots are included.
- The existing line set is to be reused with a flush.
- A new pad, disconnect, whip, and basic smart thermostat are listed.
- The written warranties are ten years for parts and one year for labor.
- The installed total is $13,400.
3. What Remains Unspecified
- The actual static-pressure and airflow readings behind the word “borderline.”
- The proposed dimensions and materials for the return drop and filter grille.
- Which supply boots will be sealed and what access or finish work is included.
- The exact equipment and thermostat model numbers.
- How the existing line set will be evaluated before reuse.
- Permits, electrical breaker or circuit work, testing after duct changes, startup, and commissioning details.
4. Questions Suggested by the Wording
- “Could you provide the static-pressure or airflow readings used for this proposal?”
- “What return-drop and filter-grille sizes are included?”
- “Which supply boots will be sealed, and does the price include access and finish restoration?”
- “How will the line set be checked before reuse?”
- “Will post-installation airflow testing, permits, electrical work, startup, and commissioning be documented?”
What This Example Demonstrates
ClarityHeat can identify that duct changes are part of the written proposal and show which measurements are absent. It does not verify the duct design, predict comfort improvements, or decide whether the changes are necessary or correctly priced.