Heat Pump Rebate Checklist

Before you accept a quote

Confirm which rebate or program the quote is using.Ask whether approval is needed before you sign, pay a deposit or install the heat pump.Make sure the exact heat-pump model numbers are written on the quote.Ask the contractor to show the expected rebate amount in writing.Confirm who will submit the rebate paperwork.

Make sure the system fits your home

Point out rooms that are hard to heat or cool.Tell the contractor if you want to keep your furnace.Ask what happens on the coldest winter days.Confirm any electrical, thermostat or ductwork changes.Ask where the outdoor unit will go and how snow and drainage will be handled.

Before installation is scheduled

Keep a copy of any written rebate approval.Save the quote and model numbers.Confirm the installed price and what work is included.Know what paperwork you will receive after installation.

Keep these four details with your quote

This is enough for most homeowners. Your contractor should handle the technical matching and program paperwork.

Heat-pump model number: Write it here
Indoor unit or furnace model number: Write it here
Rebate program and expected amount: Write it here
Approval or application reference, if required: Write it here

After installation

Keep the final invoice.Ask for a walkthrough of heating, cooling and backup heat.Save the rebate submission confirmation.Keep the warranty registration.

Already signed or installed?

Contact the applicable program before assuming the project can still receive an incentive. Have your quote, approval records and installation dates ready.

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