Policy
Returns & Refund Policy
Last updated: April 2026
30 Days
Return window
Original Packaging
Sealed & undamaged
15% Restocking
On equipment
5-7 Days
Refund processing
Before Opening Your Package
Verify Your Order Before Opening
Before opening any packaging, please check the model number and product description on the outside of the box against your order confirmation. Confirm the correct item was delivered. Once packaging is opened, the product is no longer eligible for return. If the wrong item was shipped, contact us immediately — do not open the box.
Return Eligibility
We accept returns within 30 days of delivery for products that meet ALL of the following conditions:
- Product is unused, uninstalled, and unopened
- Original manufacturer packaging is sealed and undamaged
- All included accessories, manuals, and components are present
- Proof of purchase (order number or receipt) is provided
- A Return Authorization (RA) number has been issued by HVACZAR
Important: Installation Voids Return Eligibility
Once a product is installed — including connecting refrigerant lines, making electrical connections, or mounting the unit — it is considered used and cannot be returned under any circumstances. This applies to both DIY and professionally installed products. Please verify sizing and compatibility before installation.
Non-Returnable Items
The following items cannot be returned:
- Installed, connected, or used equipment of any kind
- Products with broken seals or opened packaging
- Products with missing or damaged original packaging
- Line sets that have been uncoiled, bent, or connected
- Special-order or custom-configuration items
- Items marked as "Final Sale" or "Clearance"
- Products returned without a valid RA number
- Products returned after the 30-day window
Restocking Fee
A 15% restocking fee applies to all HVAC equipment returns including but not limited to: mini splits, condensers, air handlers, heat pumps, packaged units, furnaces, coils, and complete systems. This fee covers inspection, verification, and repackaging costs.
Accessories and small parts (thermostats, line set covers, brackets, mounting hardware) under $200 may be returned without a restocking fee, subject to the same eligibility conditions above.
Refund Calculation Example
Example: $1,200 Mini Split System Return
| Original purchase price | $1,200.00 |
| 15% restocking fee | -$180.00 |
| Original shipping (non-refundable) | -$0.00 (was free) |
| Refund amount | $1,020.00 |
Customer is responsible for return shipping costs. Tax is refunded proportionally.
How to Initiate a Return
- Contact us within 30 days of delivery at [email protected] or call (657) 582-0899. Include your order number and reason for return.
- Receive your RA number. We will review your request and issue a Return Authorization number within 1-2 business days. Returns without an RA number will be refused.
- Pack the item securely in original manufacturer packaging. Apply the RA number clearly on the outside of the shipping box. Do not write on or apply labels to the manufacturer's packaging — use an outer shipping box.
- Ship to the address provided with your RA number. You are responsible for return shipping costs. We recommend using a trackable, insured shipping method. HVACZAR is not responsible for returns lost or damaged in transit.
- Refund processed within 5-7 business days of receiving and inspecting the return. Refunds are issued to the original payment method. Please allow an additional 3-5 business days for your bank to process the refund.
Damaged or Defective Products
If your order arrives damaged or defective:
- Do not install the product. Installing a damaged product voids return eligibility.
- Take photos of the damage (product and packaging) immediately upon delivery
- Contact us within 48 hours of delivery at [email protected] with your order number and photos
- We will arrange a replacement or full refund at no cost to you
- No restocking fee applies to products damaged during shipping
For freight deliveries: inspect all packages before signing the delivery receipt. Note any visible damage on the receipt. Signing without noting damage may limit our ability to file a carrier claim on your behalf.
Wrong Item Received
If you receive the wrong item, contact us within 48 hours. We will provide a prepaid return label and ship the correct item at no additional cost.
Cancellations
Orders may be cancelled for a full refund if they have not yet shipped. Once an order has shipped, it cannot be cancelled and must follow the return process above. Contact us immediately at [email protected] to request cancellation.
Chargebacks
Filing a chargeback with your credit card company instead of contacting us for a return constitutes a violation of these Terms. We reserve the right to contest all chargebacks and provide documentation of the transaction, delivery, and our return policy to the card issuer. Please contact us first — we are committed to resolving issues directly and fairly.
Need help with a return?
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