When to call S&S
- A new home or shop
- A substantial addition
- Spray-foam or envelope changes
- A project needing early coordination
Understand the cause and the scope
The building plans, insulation approach, windows, and intended use help shape the design. Coordination before walls and ceilings close can make room for equipment access, return pathways, and drainage. Final selections should be based on project-specific information.
Make a confident decision
Bring available plans and the builder’s schedule. Ask for a scope that defines equipment, distribution, controls, exclusions, and startup. Changes to the building or selections should be addressed before they become installation conflicts.
Bring HVAC decisions into the building plan early
Share the current plans, intended use of each space, insulation approach, windows, ceiling configuration, and available equipment locations. Identify decisions that are still changing. An addition, new house, and separately used shop can have different comfort requirements even when floor areas look similar.
Ask when equipment selection and distribution routing must be coordinated with framing, electrical work, plumbing, and finishes. Keeping these decisions visible early helps the project team address conflicts before access closes and changes become more disruptive.
- Current plans and revision date
- Insulation, windows, and intended room use
- Equipment, duct, return, and drainage locations
- Builder schedule and other-trade responsibilities
Define design assumptions and change responsibilities
The HVAC scope should identify the building information used, the selected equipment, distribution, controls, and installation responsibilities. Ask what happens if the envelope, floor plan, or use of a room changes. A written revision is easier to follow than a design assumption that no longer matches the house.
ENERGY STAR’s installation guidance emphasizes home-specific selection and coordination of airflow and ducts. Ask how those principles are reflected in the proposed project and what verification and owner information will be provided at completion. Do not assume a price based only on square footage describes the finished comfort system.
Plan handover before the project is finished
Include startup, control orientation, filter information, access needs, registration, and written coverage in the closeout conversation. If more than one system serves the building, have each identified with its model information and the spaces it serves.
Keep the approved changes with the final project documents. The person living in the home should be able to find the operating and maintenance information without reconstructing conversations between the trades.
Your questions, answered
Can you quote only from the square footage?
Square footage alone does not describe the heating and cooling load. A useful estimate depends on more information about the building and scope.
How do I arrange a visit?
Start with the scheduling page or call 337-287-2132. We confirm your address, service zone, equipment, and available appointment.
How does S&S stand behind the work?
Our standard written workmanship coverage is one year on installations and 90 days on repairs unless a different written term applies. Maintenance requirements and other conditions apply; equipment warranties are separate.
Failure to maintain your unit according to the manufacturer’s instructions may void coverage under its 5- or 10-year factory parts warranty. Keep your maintenance records. The manufacturer’s written terms determine your coverage.
Read warranty requirements