Got HVAC bids?
See which one is actually the best deal.
A step-by-step AI-powered app built on 30 years of HVAC field experience
Paste your contractor quotes into Woody. He analyzes each one line by line — equipment specs, warranties, pricing — and tells you which is inflated, what's missing, and which bid to take. Built on 30 years of seeing every bid pattern in the HVAC industry.
More than 30% of homeowners are overcharged or upsold on HVAC every year. You don't have to be one of them.
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How It Works
You'll get two or three contractor bids. They look similar on paper. They're not — equipment tiers vary, line items go missing, scope gets padded, and some quotes bake in upsells you'll never use. Woody analyzes each bid against your home's needs, 30 years of field expertise, and a regional database of comparable installs. You get red-flag detection, line-by-line breakdowns, and a clear recommendation on which bid to take.
Core Data Inputs
- System Hardware — Analyzes manufacturer brand reputation, equipment reliability, and system capacities.
- Energy Metrics — Evaluates efficiency ratings (SEER2, AFUE, HSPF2) against local climate demands.
- Financial Factors — Factors in local electricity/gas rates, equipment upfront costs, and warranty terms.
- Geographical Data — Integrates local weather patterns, heating/cooling load hours, and regional utility rebates.
Homeowner Benefits
- Apples-to-Apples Comparison — Standardizes different equipment configurations and contractor proposals so you can see what's actually different between bids.
- Impartial Analysis — Removes sales bias by focusing strictly on equipment specs, performance data, and cost metrics.
- True Cost of Ownership — Projects long-term operational costs instead of just comparing upfront purchase prices.
What You Get
First and foremost you get a bid analyst on your side. Woody compares the contractor quotes in your hand line by line — equipment specs, capacity, efficiency ratings, warranty terms, and pricing — against 30 years of field experience and a regional database of comparable installs in your area.
Because Woody has no contractor affiliations, no dealer kickbacks, and no sales pressure, the analysis is unbiased. Just an honest read on what each bid actually contains and which one represents the best value for your specific situation.
Bid Review
Paste in your contractor bids. Woody analyzes each one against your home's needs, regional pricing from the last 18 months, and 30 years of HVAC field expertise. You get red-flag detection, line-by-line breakdowns, equipment-tier verification, AHRI certificate auto-fill, and a clear recommendation on which bid to take.
Three bid reviews included with the $39 purchase. Add more for $5 each. No subscription.
Bid Preparation
Static printable list of what every legitimate contractor must commit to — handed to each contractor before they bid. Plus a Bid Checklist tracker for recording what each one quotes.
Post-Install Verification
After install, verify the contractor delivered what was in the signed bid. Equipment matches, performance readings (temp rise, subcooling), AHRI cert, warranty registration, permit, inspection.
Our Story: 30+ Years of HVAC Integrity
The Woody app was born out of a simple realization: homeowners deserve an honest advocate in the heating and cooling industry.
Founder Woody began his HVAC career in 1994. By balancing hands-on installation work with technical service repairs, he developed a diverse, well-rounded foundation early on. He later transitioned into a corporate engineering role for a leading HVAC manufacturer. While the engineering work was rewarding, Woody spent four years realizing his true passion belonged in the field, working directly with everyday people.
Upon his return, he witnessed a systemic problem. Sales representatives frequently overwhelmed customers with dense terminology solely to hit sales targets. Watching homeowners get taken advantage of sparked a new mission.
Woody has proudly spent over three decades refusing to upsell a single person or business. Today, that exact commitment to transparency is coded into the Woody app, giving you the expert clarity you need without the sales pressure.
And that 30-year pattern recognition is exactly what catches the red flags in your contractor's bid.
"Watching homeowners get taken advantage of sparked a new mission. Over three decades refusing to upsell a single person — that commitment is now coded into every line of this app."
Learn Before You Buy
Free deep-dive guides on the concepts every homeowner should understand before signing a contract. Written by a 30-year HVAC pro, not an SEO agency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers on comparing contractor bids — from a 30-year HVAC pro, not a sales rep.
How do I compare HVAC bids from different contractors?+
Compare the equipment, not just the price. Every quote should list the exact furnace, condenser, and coil model numbers, the SEER2/AFUE efficiency ratings, the compressor stage type, the AHRI certificate, itemized pricing, and a written warranty. Normalize for efficiency tier and scope before you compare totals. Ask Woody HVAC does this automatically — paste in your quotes and it standardizes the details side by side and flags red flags, inflated pricing, and missing scope.
Is my HVAC quote fair, or am I being overcharged?+
You can't tell from the price alone. A fair quote shows the equipment brand and full model numbers, a Manual J load calculation, matched AHRI-certified components, permits and a labor warranty in writing, and itemized pricing. Vague line items like "install a new 3-ton system" with no model numbers are a red flag. Woody checks your quote against AHRI-certified data and 30+ years of field experience to tell you whether it's reasonable.
What are the red flags in an HVAC contractor bid?+
The most common red flags: missing or partial model numbers, no AHRI certificate, no Manual J load calculation, no permit or labor warranty, mismatched indoor and outdoor equipment, and prices that swing widely with no equipment-tier explanation. Woody surfaces these automatically so you can ask each contractor the right follow-up questions before you sign.
How much does Ask Woody HVAC cost?+
Ask Woody HVAC is a $39 one-time purchase that includes three bid reviews. Additional reviews are $5 each, with no subscription. HVAC 101 and the SEER2 savings calculator are free.
Is Ask Woody HVAC the same as AskWoody.com?+
No. Ask Woody HVAC (askwoodyhvac.ai) is an independent heating-and-cooling bid-analysis service for homeowners. It is not affiliated with AskWoody.com, the long-running Windows and personal-computer support community.
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