Free connection service. You may be connected with an independent local contractor. Verify licensing and insurance.
Do not multiply age by repair cost and call it a decision. Compare a verified diagnosis with remaining system risk and the complete replacement scope.
A smart thermostat is only a good heat-pump thermostat when its terminals, stage support, power needs, and control logic match the installed system.
Smart mini-split controllers send infrared commands like the original remote. Verify the remote, line of sight, per-head cost, and feature limits first.
Use this line-by-line checklist to compare the work behind heat pump bids—not just the equipment price—and flag missing scope before you sign.