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Where your HVAC money actually goes (and how to keep more of it)

8/15/20256 min read· HVAC Pricing Direct

The HVAC industry's pricing model is uniquely opaque. Let's break down a typical $14,000 retail install.

The line items

  • Equipment (wholesale): $4,200
  • Equipment markup: $5,300
  • Labor + permits: $2,500
  • Sales commission: $1,200
  • Overhead, marketing: $800

What we do differently

We sell you the equipment at wholesale ($4,200) and connect you with a vetted installer who charges fair install labor ($2,500). Total: about $6,800 instead of $14,000. Same equipment. Same warranty. Same install quality.

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