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HVAC Assist provides general educational information about home comfort, heating, cooling, airflow, filters, indoor air quality, sizing, and related topics. The content is not a diagnosis, professional advice, engineering design, code review, Manual J calculation, Manual D duct design, equipment selection, or guarantee for any specific home or system.
No Replacement for an On-Site Professional
Every home is different. Equipment, ductwork, ventilation, electrical, gas, refrigerant, code, and safety decisions should be evaluated by a qualified licensed professional who can inspect the home and system in person.
Questions and Responses
You may use the question form to describe what is happening in your home. Any response is intended to help you understand possible next steps, not to pressure you into buying anything and not to replace an in-person assessment.
References and Industry Sources
This site may reference organizations, standards, manufacturers, or public resources such as ACCA, ASHRAE, AHRI, ENERGY STAR, the U.S. Department of Energy, National Comfort Institute, SMACNA, and other HVAC-related sources. Those references are used for education and context only. They do not mean those organizations sponsor, approve, certify, endorse, or are affiliated with HVAC Assist.
Information May Change
HVAC standards, product ratings, refrigerant rules, tax credits, rebates, manufacturer specifications, utility programs, building codes, and safety requirements can change. We try to keep information useful and accurate, but you should verify current requirements with the official source, the manufacturer, the authority having jurisdiction, and a qualified licensed professional before making decisions.
Errors and Omissions
We work to avoid mistakes, but the site may contain errors, omissions, outdated information, broken links, or simplified explanations. HVAC Assist and GTP Business Solutions Corp. are not responsible for decisions made based only on website content. Always confirm important HVAC, safety, financial, tax, rebate, code, and equipment decisions with the appropriate professional or official source.
No Professional Relationship Created
Using this site, reading a page, clicking an affiliate link, or sending a question does not create a contractor-client, engineer-client, consultant-client, fiduciary, or professional advisory relationship.
No Guaranteed Results
HVAC Assist does not guarantee comfort results, energy savings, repair outcomes, equipment performance, pricing, rebates, tax credits, or availability of any service or product.
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Third-Party Websites
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Use of the Site
Do not use the site to submit false information, spam, malicious code, or content that violates another person's rights. We may ignore, delete, or block submissions that appear abusive, automated, or unrelated.
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If you ask us to connect you with a contractor for an in-person look, we will share the information you provided (such as your name, contact details, and question) with that contractor for that purpose only. We do not share your information with contractors unless you ask. Down the road, participating contractors may pay us a referral fee — it never costs you anything and never changes the answer we give you.
Follow-Up From Us
When you send a question, we may follow up by email with the answer and, from time to time, with helpful information from HVAC Assist. Every such email identifies us, includes our mailing address, and includes a working unsubscribe that we honor promptly. We never sell or rent your information.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, GTP Business Solutions Corp., HVAC Assist, and their officers and staff are not liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, or for property damage, personal injury, or economic loss arising from use of this site or reliance on its content. Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the site is to stop using it. Where liability cannot be excluded, it is limited to the maximum extent the law allows.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute relating to this site will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois.
Children
This site is intended for adults. It is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them.
Changes
These terms may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the site after updates means you accept the updated terms.
Contact
Questions or legal notices regarding these Terms can be sent through the question page on this site or by mail to GTP Business Solutions Corp., 8745 West Higgins Rd, Suite 110, Chicago, IL 60631.