Project description
I own a two-story single-family home with a central forced-air furnace and AC unit, and right now the whole house runs off a single thermostat. Upstairs bedrooms get too warm in summer while the living room stays cold in winter, so I want to move to a proper zoned system instead of just buying more space heaters.
The scope of the project: install 3-4 smart thermostats (one per zone), a zone control panel, motorized dampers in the main supply ducts, and any bypass damper needed to protect the furnace and AC from static pressure issues when only one zone calls for air. I would like the thermostats to be Wi-Fi capable so I can adjust schedules and temperatures remotely and see energy usage per zone.
What I expect from the freelancer: a site visit first to look at the existing ductwork, furnace, and AC unit and confirm the house can be zoned without a full duct redesign; a clear proposal listing equipment brands/models, damper placement, and total cost before work starts; proper low-voltage wiring between the zone panel and dampers/thermostats, done neatly and labeled; testing of every zone after install to confirm correct airflow and no short-cycling; and a walkthrough showing me how to use the app and change schedules myself.
Requirements: licensed and insured HVAC technician or electrician with documented zoning/smart thermostat experience (references or photos of past jobs welcome), comfortable working with both furnace/AC control boards and Wi-Fi thermostat setup, and willing to follow manufacturer specs so the furnace/AC warranty stays valid. Please avoid contractors who only do straight thermostat swaps without touching zoning — I specifically need the damper and zone panel work done.
Timeline is flexible but I would like this finished within two weeks of the initial site visit, ideally before the next heating season. Please include your quote, expected number of visits, and equipment recommendations in your proposal.
The scope of the project: install 3-4 smart thermostats (one per zone), a zone control panel, motorized dampers in the main supply ducts, and any bypass damper needed to protect the furnace and AC from static pressure issues when only one zone calls for air. I would like the thermostats to be Wi-Fi capable so I can adjust schedules and temperatures remotely and see energy usage per zone.
What I expect from the freelancer: a site visit first to look at the existing ductwork, furnace, and AC unit and confirm the house can be zoned without a full duct redesign; a clear proposal listing equipment brands/models, damper placement, and total cost before work starts; proper low-voltage wiring between the zone panel and dampers/thermostats, done neatly and labeled; testing of every zone after install to confirm correct airflow and no short-cycling; and a walkthrough showing me how to use the app and change schedules myself.
Requirements: licensed and insured HVAC technician or electrician with documented zoning/smart thermostat experience (references or photos of past jobs welcome), comfortable working with both furnace/AC control boards and Wi-Fi thermostat setup, and willing to follow manufacturer specs so the furnace/AC warranty stays valid. Please avoid contractors who only do straight thermostat swaps without touching zoning — I specifically need the damper and zone panel work done.
Timeline is flexible but I would like this finished within two weeks of the initial site visit, ideally before the next heating season. Please include your quote, expected number of visits, and equipment recommendations in your proposal.
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