Purchasing a furnace at a big box store?

[Samantha Klein]

Generally when you hire an HVAC contractor to replace a furnace, you purchase the unit from them and they install it however does anybody here buy their furnace at a place like Home Depot instead to save money and then have it installed by a pro? 

[Jeffrey VanGilder]

Home Depot hires area contractors to install their equipment. The company they hire needs to make a profit and Home Depot needs to make a profit. What I would do is get 3-5 quotes, compare warranty information, efficiency ratings. Ask for some referrals to previous projects they have completed. Also check into if/ what your state offers for tax rebates on new mechanical systems. Best of luck to you.