1. Original Wording
• 3-ton heat pump (15.2 SEER2)
• New air handler
• New 60A breaker + wiring run
• Replace outdoor disconnect
• Replace whip and conduit
• Install new service disconnect at indoor unit
• Upgrade panel bus bars
• Remove old equipment
• 10-year parts / 1-year labor
• Price: $14,600 installed
2. What the Quote Clearly States
- A 3-ton, 15.2-SEER2 heat pump and a new air handler are proposed.
- A new 60-amp breaker and wiring run are listed.
- The outdoor disconnect, whip, conduit, and indoor service disconnect are included.
- Panel bus-bar work and removal of the old equipment are listed.
- The quote states ten-year parts and one-year labor warranties.
- The installed total is $14,600.
3. What Remains Unspecified
- The exact heat-pump and air-handler model numbers.
- The reason and written specifications for the panel bus-bar work.
- The estimated wiring route, length, access assumptions, and restoration work.
- Who performs the electrical work and which permits or inspections are included.
- The line-set, ductwork, drain, thermostat, startup, and commissioning scope.
- Conditions that could change the electrical price after work begins.
4. Questions Suggested by the Wording
- “Which exact equipment model numbers are included?”
- “Could you explain the proposed bus-bar work and provide the electrical specifications behind it?”
- “What wiring distance, access, and wall or finish restoration are included?”
- “Who will perform the electrical work, and are permits and inspections included?”
- “What line-set, duct, drain, thermostat, startup, and commissioning work is included?”
What This Example Demonstrates
ClarityHeat can identify the electrical work written into the proposal without deciding whether it is required, correctly designed, or fairly priced. Those judgments belong to qualified local professionals who can inspect the property.