Financing for HVAC contractors
A $9,000 quote with no financing attached is where most replacement jobs die. Not on price — on timing.
In short
HVAC is the category where financing most directly decides whether a job happens at all. A homeowner facing a full system replacement either finances it or patches a failing system for another season. Presenting terms at the point of quote, rather than sending the customer away to arrange it themselves, is where the job is won.
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Where terms change the outcome
The alternative to a financed replacement is usually a repair that buys one more season.
| Job | Typical installed cost | Without terms | With terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furnace only | $3,500–$7,500 | Often repaired instead | Replaced |
| AC only | $4,000–$8,000 | Deferred to next season | Replaced |
| Full system | $7,000–$15,000 | Lost or patched | Closes at the quote |
| Heat pump upgrade | $6,000–$14,000 | Rarely proceeds | Rebates make the case |
| Ductwork | $2,000–$8,000 | Declined | Bundled with the system |
| Water heater | $1,200–$4,000 | Cash or card | Instant decision |
Why HVAC
Three things that win these jobs
Present terms with the quote
Not afterwards and not as a fallback. A monthly figure next to the total changes how the number reads, and the decision is made in the house.
Efficiency pays for itself monthly
A higher-efficiency system costs more up front and less every month. Spread across a financing term, the efficient unit is frequently the cheaper total — and rebates are routinely left unclaimed.
Bundle the whole job
Equipment, labour, permits, ductwork and the thermostat on one approval. Splitting the job across two approvals is how installs slip.
Joining
How onboarding runs
Gather documents
Business and ownership details, banking information, and photographs of your store front and interior.
Submit the enquiry
Expect an email within 12 to 24 hours to schedule a discovery call with the onboarding team.
Discovery call
We work out which programs suit your category, your ticket sizes and your customers’ credit mix.
Agreement and go live
A merchant agreement follows for review and signature, then your link, QR code and staff training.
Questions
Merchant questions
How fast is the decision?
Instant in many cases, which matters on an emergency replacement.
Can labour and permits be financed?
Yes. Equipment, labour, permits, ductwork and thermostats can all be financed as one job.
Can I apply on the customer’s behalf at the quote?
Contractors in the network present the application at the point of quote using their own link or QR code.
What does it cost my business?
No mandatory merchant fees on standard programs and no sales minimums.
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