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Win More HVAC Jobs From the Estimates You're Already Sending.

Every furnace or AC replacement estimate represents time you've already invested. Discover what industry research says about closing more jobs, following up with homeowners, and getting more value from your sales opportunities.

Learn the strategies, then see how GRIT helps you put them to work.

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Research to Inform Your HVAC Sales Process

Published December 10, 2025

Give homeowners clear equipment choices.

ACCA's study summary reports an association between offering more proposal options and higher close rates among HVACR contractors.

A practical starting point is to make suitable equipment choices easy to compare. This does not mean that offering more choices will produce the same result for every business.

Who was studied: More than 1,000 HVACR contractors nationwide, surveyed by ACCA and Farmington Consulting Group.

Limitations: This is an observational survey summary, not proof of cause and effect. The full member-only report has not been reviewed here; field dates and detailed methods are not stated in the public summary. It does not measure GRIT's performance.

Source: ACCA — Contractor of the Future study summary

Published March 25, 2025

Keep unsold estimates visible.

ServiceTitan's residential services research describes contractors reporting income from following up on unsold estimates.

For your own process, keep a record of open replacement estimates, unanswered questions and the next appropriate follow-up. Respect each homeowner's communication preferences.

Who was studied: More than 1,000 U.S. residential contractors across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing and other sectors. Thrive Analytics conducted the study for ServiceTitan.

Limitations: Vendor-sponsored, self-reported, multi-trade research; not an HVAC-only or small-business benchmark. Exact field dates and subgroup counts are not provided in the announcement. It does not establish that follow-up or GRIT guarantees revenue.

Source: ServiceTitan — 2025 Residential Services Report announcement

Three Practical Ways to Keep Opportunities Moving

  1. 01

    Give homeowners clear equipment choices.

    Explain what is included in each suitable option, including equipment, installation scope and next steps. Make the differences easy to compare and answer the homeowner's questions without pressuring them.

  2. 02

    Review every outstanding replacement estimate.

    Keep the estimate date, amount and next follow-up together. Ask whether the homeowner received the proposal and what they still need to decide. Update the record when they respond, and respect requests to stop contact.

  3. 03

    Reconnect with existing customers.

    Review past customer relationships for a reasonable reason to reconnect. Check whether their needs have changed and offer a consultation when appropriate. Keep outreach relevant to the services your business actually offers.

How GRIT Supports the Sales Process

GRIT helps organize leads, schedule site visits, prepare and send staff-approved estimates, automate follow-up emails and track repeat-revenue opportunities. Your team remains responsible for equipment recommendations, final pricing and bid approval.

Illustrative opportunity

A $9,500 AC replacement estimate awaiting approval.

The homeowner has your proposal but still has a question about installation timing. Record the open question and your next follow-up so the conversation has a clear next step. This is an illustrative scenario, not a customer story or a forecast of revenue.

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HVAC Sales & Follow-Up Questions

How should I follow up on an HVAC replacement estimate?

Confirm the homeowner received it, reference their project and ask whether they have questions about the equipment, scope or next steps. Agree on a reasonable time to check in and honor their communication preferences.

What should I explain when presenting equipment options?

Explain the proposed equipment, included installation work, differences between suitable options and any exclusions. Your qualified team should determine which options fit the property and customer needs.

Does completing the checklist send anything to the homeowner?

No. The checklist is a planning aid in this page. It does not send emails, create appointments or update your GRIT account. You can copy it for your own use.

Can GRIT guarantee that an estimate becomes a job?

No. GRIT supports your sales workflow, but it does not guarantee responses, closed jobs or revenue. Customer needs, pricing, demand, capacity and other factors affect the outcome.

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