The No Corners Cut Process
A new furnace or AC isn’t just equipment. It’s an install.
Two homeowners can buy the exact same furnace from the exact same brand, and one system lasts 20 years while the other limps along, breaks down, and gets replaced in 10.
The difference isn’t the box. It’s what happens the day it gets put in.
At Hoock’s, we call our install standard the No Corners Cut Process. It’s not a marketing line, it’s a documented checklist every technician follows on every job.
4 Things That Set a Hoock’s Install Apart
Pro Press Connections, No Open Flame
Most companies use a torch to connect refrigerant lines, which can leave behind carbon flakes that contaminate your new system from day one. We use Pro Press fittings instead, a cold-press tool that makes the connection without heat. Cleaner system, longer compressor life, and no open fire in your home.
UV-Rated Lineset Covering
The insulation wrapped around the refrigerant lines on the side of your house takes a beating from the sun. On most installs, it cracks and falls apart in a few years. We use a Duraguard UV-rated covering with a tough rubber outer coating that holds up for the long haul.
Custom Return Air Box
Your furnace needs to breathe. We build a custom return box under every furnace so air pulls from the bottom as well as the side. Better airflow means a quieter system, less strain on the motor, and a longer life.
Aprilaire Media Filter
The thin filters most installs come with restrict airflow and barely catch anything. We install a full Aprilaire media filter cabinet on every system. Less dust, cleaner air, and proper airflow to the equipment you just paid for.
What’s Included in Every Install
- New return air drop and custom return box for proper airflow
- Custom-fabricated supply plenum, sealed at every connection
- Aprilaire media filter cabinet
- Anti-vibration pads under the furnace
- New condensate drain lines
- New gas line connections, electrical switch, and wiring
- New metal flues
- Proper disposal of old refrigerant per EPA regulations
- New UV-rated lineset (or a full flush of the existing line if replacement isn’t possible)
- Pro Press fittings on every refrigerant connection
- New fused disconnect, electrical whip, and wiring outdoors
- New concrete pad (or rack, if you prefer) for the outdoor unit
- Refrigerant charge balanced to manufacturer specs
- Permit pulled and inspection scheduled
- Floor coverings throughout the home to protect your floors
- Full system startup, airflow and pressure testing
- All old equipment hauled away, work areas cleaned
- Walkthrough of the system and thermostat with you before we leave
- All warranty paperwork registered for you
How We Quote Your System
We walk your home, look at your system and ductwork, and lay out your real options. For each one, we show you what it is, how it works, what it costs, and how to finance it if that’s helpful.
Then you decide. No pressure. No “today-only” pricing. No senior manager called in to close the deal.
When homeowners get clear information and real options, they make great decisions. Our job is to give you the information.
Ready for an Estimate?
If you’re thinking about replacing your furnace, AC, or full system, we’d love to come take a look. Everything on this page is included in every Hoock’s install. There’s no “premium install” up charge. This is the install. That’s what No Corners Cut actually means.
