Free in-home estimates: what to expect from your O'Leary visit

Why we visit in person

Some contractors will quote a furnace or AC over the phone from square footage alone. Were not one of them. A right-sized, properly installed system is the difference between 8 years of frustration and 20 years of quiet comfort. We need to see your house.

What were doing for those 60 minutes

Load calculation

• Square footage by floor.
• Window count, type, and orientation.
• Insulation type and condition (where visible).
• Existing duct condition + size.
• Air infiltration cues (visible gaps at rim joist, attic access, etc.).

This data goes into a Manual J load calculation — the industry- standard sizing method — that tells us exactly how much heating and cooling capacity your house needs.

Current system inspection

• Existing equipment model + age + condition.
• Refrigerant type (matters: R-22 is phased out).
• Duct sealing + insulation.
• Filter type and access.
• Thermostat type and capability.
• Electrical service capacity (important for heat pump conversions).
• Gas line size (important for tankless conversions).

Water-quality assessment (if relevant)

• Free hardness, iron, and TDS test on the spot.
• Existing softener/filter inspection.
• Drain options for new equipment.

Conversation about your priorities

• How long do you plan to stay in the home?
• What problems are you trying to solve (comfort, efficiency, cost, safety)?
• What's your budget envelope?
• Do you want to maximize the rebate stack (favors heat pump)?
• Are there comfort issues we should target (a hot room, a cold basement, humidity)?

What well leave behind

• A written quote with itemized scope of work, equipment model numbers + AHRI references, included accessories, permits, and the incentive stack modeled.
• Side-by-side options where its valuable — e.g., a furnace-AC option AND a heat pump option, so you can compare.
• Time to decide. Quotes are valid 30 days. We don't pressure people to sign in our presence.

What we won't do

• Quote sight-unseen for a major system.
• Pressure you to sign in our presence. If we can't earn your business with the quote and the conversation, were not going to earn it with pressure.
• Sell you a system you don't need. If your current furnace is 6 years old and just needs a $250 ignitor, were going to tell you that.
• Hide the rebate math. Every quote has a Pre-incentive column and a Net-cost column.

How to prepare

• Clear access to the furnace, water heater, and electrical panel.
• Have your last 12 months of utility bills handy if youd like us to model operating cost (not required).
• If you already have a competing quote, bring it. Were happy to do an apples-to-apples comparison.
• Make a list of comfort issues you want addressed (hot bedroom, cold kitchen floor, humidity in summer).

What it costs

Nothing. The estimate is free, no obligation.

Action

• Schedule your free in-home estimate. Most slots open within 3-7 business days.
• Already have a competing quote? Bring it; well do an apples-to-apples Free Second Opinion.