How the Free HVAC Planning-Range Tool Works
Published 2026-02-23 · Reviewed 2026-08-02
Use the free online tool to see a model-based DMV planning range before sharing contact details or speaking with a contractor.
The free TruePrice tool provides a model-based DMV repair planning range from the information you enter. It does not inspect equipment, diagnose a fault, guarantee availability, or produce a binding contractor quote.
Key Takeaways
- You can see the planning range without entering contact details.
- The breakdown shows configured assumptions for parts, labor, service fees, ZIP code, equipment, and system age.
- A qualified technician must test the system before confirming diagnosis, scope, compatibility, and final price.
- Optional follow-up does not guarantee contact, an appointment, dispatch, or a specific response time.
What the Tool Uses
The estimator combines the selected equipment and symptom with configured cost assumptions and local adjustments. The result changes when those inputs change, which makes the assumptions easier to review than one unexplained headline number.
What the Tool Cannot See
- Electrical measurements, refrigerant pressures, airflow, combustion, hidden water damage, code issues, or installation defects.
- Exact part numbers, warranty eligibility, access difficulty, permits, after-hours availability, or multiple simultaneous failures.
Use the Range to Ask Better Questions
Bring the modeled range to the service conversation, ask what testing supports the diagnosis, and compare the contractor’s itemized scope with the assumptions shown by the tool.
How this guide is sourced
Consequential official guidance is linked where available. Dollar figures are internal model-based planning ranges, not sampled local averages or contractor quotes.