Got a Quote From Another Company? Get a Free 2nd Opinion From Degenhardt Heating and Cooling.
We'll review any quote you've received — for AC, heating, indoor air quality, or ductwork — at no cost and with no obligation. You deserve a second set of eyes before you commit thousands of dollars.
No Obligation
We give you our honest assessment — you decide. There's never any pressure to buy from us.
Apples-to-Apples
We match the original scope and equipment exactly so you're comparing the same thing, not a stripped-down version.
No Pressure
If the price you were quoted is actually fair, we'll tell you that. Straight answers from a family-owned shop.
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Already priced out? Let's make sure it's right.
Customers who already received a quote are often frustrated, pressured, or just unsure if the number is fair. That's exactly when a free second opinion pays off. Here's what you get from Degenhardt Heating and Cooling:
- A free, line-by-line review of the quote you received
- An apples-to-apples price on the same scope and equipment
- Honest guidance on repair vs. replace — no scare tactics
- Help capturing Ameren Missouri PAYS and Spire rebates
- Union-trained, NATE-certified work backed in writing since 1984
Free quote review
Send us the quote you received
No cost, no obligation. We'll give you an honest, apples-to-apples assessment.
Common questions
Second opinions, answered
Yes — for any furnace, air conditioner, or heat pump replacement it is smart to get a second opinion before you commit thousands of dollars. A second set of eyes confirms whether the diagnosis is correct, whether you actually need a full replacement or just a repair, and whether the price is fair for the St. Louis market. Degenhardt Heating and Cooling reviews any quote you've received for free, with no obligation.
A fair quote spells out the exact equipment (brand, model, efficiency/SEER2 or AFUE), the scope of work, permits, warranty terms, and any rebates applied — not just a single bottom-line number. In St. Louis a standard AC or furnace replacement typically runs in the mid-four-figure to low-five-figure range depending on size, efficiency, and ductwork. If a quote is far above that, or the line items are vague, bring it to us and we'll match it apples-to-apples.
No. Degenhardt offers free estimates and a free review of any competitor's quote. We'll give you our honest assessment with no pressure — and if the other company's price is actually fair, we'll tell you that too.
Several of the largest HVAC brands in the St. Louis area are owned by national private-equity roll-ups that carry heavy marketing and overhead costs and often push commission-based, premium-tier sales. As a family-owned, union-trained Local 36 shop operating since 1984, Degenhardt keeps overhead lean and quotes the equipment you actually need — which is why a second opinion frequently comes in lower.
Yes. To compare fairly we quote the same scope and a comparable (or better) system — matching capacity, efficiency, and warranty — so you're comparing the same thing, not a stripped-down version. If we recommend something different, we'll explain exactly why.
Bring the written quote or proposal you received, any photos of your current equipment and its data plate, and a quick description of the problem you're experiencing. The more detail you share, the more precise our review and pricing will be.