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When should you sign a written proposal with a heating and cooling contractor?

Before work starts.

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  1. After the first day of work
  2. Only after the final inspection
  3. Before any work starts ✔

Why: A signed written proposal protects you by spelling out project costs, model numbers, job schedule and warranty information. Compare written, itemized estimates for cost, efficiency and warranties.

Huh, didn't know that: A lowest price may not be the best deal if the equipment is less efficient, because energy costs will be higher.

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Answer: Before any work starts. A signed written proposal protects you by spelling out project costs, model numbers, job schedule and warranty information. Compare written, itemized estimates for cost, efficiency and warranties.

  1. ENERGY STAR: 10 tips for hiring a contractor www.energystar.gov/saveathome/heating-cooling/10-tips-hiring
    Sign a written proposal with a contractor before work gets started.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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