Pricing Engine

HVAC Pricebook Software

Stop maintaining pricing in spreadsheets. Build compositional bundles where equipment + labor + materials = automatic pricing. When costs change, bundle prices update everywhere.

The Problem with Static Pricebooks

Most HVAC shops maintain pricing in spreadsheets or PDF documents. When supplier costs change, someone has to manually update hundreds of line items. Mistakes happen. Margins erode.

Bulk updates

Update connected items when supplier costs change

Margin guardrails

Keep pricing aligned with your target margins

Shared pricebook

Give office staff and technicians the same current pricing

How Plenum Solves This

Compositional pricing

Build bundles from atomic parts. Equipment + labor + materials = bundle price that updates automatically when costs change.

AHRI equipment data

Pull specs, model numbers, and SEER ratings directly from AHRI database. No manual data entry.

Margin protection

Set target margins. When supplier costs change, bundle prices update automatically to protect your profit.

Compositional Pricing Example

Carrier 24ACC636 (3-ton condenser)$2,400
CNPVP3617 Evaporator Coil$890
Installation Labor (8 hrs @ $85)$680
Refrigerant, fittings, misc$340
Bundle: 3-Ton AC Replacement$6,465

When Carrier raises condenser price, this bundle updates automatically. Your margin stays intact.

Pricebook Features

Visual bundle builder interface
Bulk import from CSV/spreadsheet
Category and tag organization
Quick search across all items
Cost and price history tracking
Seasonal pricing rules
Rebate-eligible item flagging
Technician pricing tiers

Common Questions

How is this different from a spreadsheet?

Relationships. When a part cost changes, every bundle using that part updates automatically. Spreadsheets don't do this without complex formulas that break.

Can I import my existing pricebook?

Yes. CSV import with field mapping. We clean up duplicates and establish relationships during migration.

How does AHRI integration work?

Search by model number. Pull manufacturer, tonnage, SEER, and warranty data automatically. Links to rebate eligibility.

Can different techs see different prices?

Yes. Senior techs might see cost. Junior techs see sell price only. Configurable per role.

What about flat rate pricing books?

Plenum can enforce flat rate if you want. Or let techs adjust within guardrails. Your business, your rules.

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