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Free HVAC tools for Utah homeowners
Quick, no-signup tools to help you make sense of a repair quote, buy the right filter, keep up with seasonal maintenance and figure out what that noise is.
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Straight answers, before you call
We built these for our neighbors in the Salt Lake Valley. They're the same rules of thumb we use in the field, adjusted for long winters, inversion season, hot dry summers and hard water.
Repair or replace?
Run your repair quote through the $5,000 rule and the 50% rule, with typical Utah lifespans for furnaces, AC, heat pumps and water heaters.
Run the numbers → GuideFilter finder
Decode your filter size, pick a MERV rating and get a change schedule for pets, allergies and inversion season.
Find mine → ChecklistSeasonal checklist
Fall and spring to-do lists with DIY and call-a-pro items, from snow on vent pipes to cottonwood on the AC.
Start checking → TroubleshooterWhat's that noise?
Banging, squealing, clicking or gurgling? See likely causes, how urgent it is and what to check first.
Diagnose it →Keep learning
More help for Utah homes
Want the why behind the tools? Our HVAC tips for Utah homes cover things like getting through inversion season, prepping for the first cold snap and keeping the AC happy through July.
Rather not keep track of any of it? A maintenance plan puts a fall furnace tune-up and a spring AC tune-up on the calendar every year, with priority scheduling and 10% off repairs.
Questions
Common questions
Are these HVAC tools really free?
Yes. There is nothing to sign up for and nothing to download. Everything runs in your browser, and nothing you type is sent to us.
Do the tools replace an in-home inspection?
No. They give you a solid starting point and the right questions to ask. A technician can see things a web page can't, like a cracked heat exchanger, a weak capacitor or a refrigerant leak.
Are the tools set up for Utah homes?
They are written for the Salt Lake Valley: cold winters with snow on high-efficiency vent pipes, inversion season, dry hot summers, cottonwood fluff and hard water that shortens water heater life.
What if my result says to call a pro?
Call or text us at (385) 455-4700. We serve homes from North Salt Lake to Draper, and estimates on replacements and second opinions are free.
Rather just ask a guy?
Call or text (385) 455-4700, or send a note through our contact page. Estimates on new installs and second opinions are free.