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Free planning checklist · 29 points
Furnace Only Planning Checklist
Difficulty: Pro Only · Typical timeline: 1 day
A free planning checklist for your furnace only project. Use it to scope the work, set a realistic budget, sort out permits, and decide whether to DIY or hire. It is a planning head start, not the full plan: for localized costs, exact materials and tools, and step-by-step detail, the Project Blueprint goes the rest of the way.
01Define the scope
- Write down exactly what you want done and why (a repair, an upgrade, or a full replacement). Scope creep is the number one budget killer.
- Measure and record your btu (60k-100k typical). Size is usually the single biggest driver of the final price.
- Pick a quality tier up front: budget, mid, or premium. The same project can cost several times more at the top tier.
- Take clear before photos from a few angles. They help with quotes, permits, and tracking progress.
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