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Browse major HVAC and heat-pump manufacturers by system type, then verify the exact model, matched components, installer qualification, warranty, installed price and local service path.
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| System type | Brands with research profiles | System guide | Installed-cost guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat pumps | Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Rheem, Ruud, Goodman, Amana, American Standard + 7 more | Compare heat pumps → | Plan installed cost → |
| Central air conditioners | Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Rheem, Ruud, Goodman, Amana, American Standard + 3 more | Compare central air conditioners → | Plan installed cost → |
| Furnaces | Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Rheem, Ruud, Goodman, Amana, American Standard + 2 more | Compare furnaces → | Plan installed cost → |
| Mini-splits | Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Fujitsu, LG | Compare mini-splits → | Plan installed cost → |
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| Project | Installed planning range | Equipment allowance | Installation and scope allowance | Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat pump | $8,000–$25,000 | $4,500–$14,000 | $3,500–$11,000 | August 7, 2026 |
| Central AC | $6,500–$18,000 | $3,500–$10,000 | $3,000–$8,000 | August 7, 2026 |
| Furnace | $4,500–$14,000 | $2,000–$8,000 | $2,500–$6,000 | August 7, 2026 |
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30 research profiles
Carrier
Matched ducted systems and communicating controls
Central AC · Heat pumps · FurnacesOpen research profile →Central AC · Heat pumpsTrane
Ducted heating and cooling equipment
Central AC · Heat pumps · FurnacesOpen research profile →Central AC · Heat pumpsLennox
Ducted systems, efficiency tiers and controls
Central AC · Heat pumps · FurnacesOpen research profile →Central AC · Heat pumpsRheem
HVAC and water-heating portfolios
Central AC · Heat pumps · Furnaces · Water heatersOpen research profile →Central AC · Heat pumpsRuud
Residential HVAC and water heating
Central AC · Heat pumps · Furnaces · Water heatersOpen research profile →Central AC · Heat pumpsGoodman
Residential ducted systems
Central AC · Heat pumps · FurnacesOpen research profile →Central AC · Heat pumpsAmana
Residential ducted HVAC systems
Central AC · Heat pumps · FurnacesOpen research profile →Central AC · Heat pumpsAmerican Standard
Ducted comfort systems and controls
Central AC · Heat pumps · FurnacesOpen research profile →Central AC · Heat pumpsBryant
Residential heating and cooling systems
Central AC · Heat pumps · FurnacesOpen research profile →Central AC · Heat pumpsYork
Ducted HVAC equipment
Central AC · Heat pumps · FurnacesOpen research profile →Mini-split · Heat pumpsDaikin
Ductless and ducted heat-pump systems
Mini-split · Heat pumps · Central ACOpen research profile →Mini-split · Heat pumpsMitsubishi Electric
Ductless and multi-zone heat pumps
Mini-split · Heat pumpsOpen research profile →Mini-split · Heat pumpsFujitsu
Ductless heating and cooling
Mini-split · Heat pumpsOpen research profile →Mini-split · Heat pumpsLG
Ductless systems and connected controls
Mini-split · Heat pumpsOpen research profile →Heat pumps · BoilersBosch
Heat pumps, hydronics and water heating
Heat pumps · Boilers · Water heatersOpen research profile →BoilersWeil-McLain
Residential hydronic boilers
BoilersOpen research profile →Boilers · Water heatersNavien
Condensing boilers and tankless water heating
Boilers · Water heatersOpen research profile →Boilers · Water heatersRinnai
Tankless water heaters and hydronic equipment
Boilers · Water heatersOpen research profile →Water heatersA. O. Smith
Tank, tankless and heat-pump water heating
Water heatersOpen research profile →Water heatersBradford White
Residential water-heating equipment
Water heatersOpen research profile →Air purifiers · HVAC serviceAprilAire
Whole-home filtration and humidity control
Air purifiers · HVAC serviceOpen research profile →Smart thermostats · Air purifiersHoneywell Home
HVAC controls and indoor-air products
Smart thermostats · Air purifiersOpen research profile →Smart thermostatsecobee
Connected thermostats and room sensors
Smart thermostatsOpen research profile →Smart thermostatsGoogle Nest
Connected thermostat controls
Smart thermostatsOpen research profile →SolarEnphase
Solar microinverters, monitoring and storage
SolarOpen research profile →SolarSolarEdge
Solar inverters, monitoring and storage
SolarOpen research profile →Solar · EV chargersTesla Energy
Home energy storage, solar and EV charging
Solar · EV chargersOpen research profile →EV chargersChargePoint
Connected home EV charging
EV chargersOpen research profile →EV chargersWallbox
Home EV charging and load management
EV chargersOpen research profile →EV chargers · Smart thermostatsEmporia
EV charging and home energy monitoring
EV chargers · Smart thermostatsOpen research profile →