Jason Dion consulting with homeowners in front of their home
Independent • Zero Conflicts of Interest

Giving Homeowners Clarity and Insight Into Their Home Comfort Systems

Jason Dion is the independent HVAC expert who makes sure you get the right system, at the right price, with every rebate you deserve — with zero conflicts of interest.

20+
Years HVAC & Building Performance Experience
$0
Contractor Commissions or Equipment Kickbacks
BPI
Certified Building Analyst & PMP Credentialed
518+
Serving All of the Capital Region & Beyond
★★★★★
"I was about to sign a contract for a $19,400 system. Jason told me it was nearly 50% oversized, ran the numbers, and got me the right equipment for $11,200 — plus $4,100 in rebates I didn't know existed."
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Margaret T.
Niskayuna, NY  ·  Saved over $12,000
Bonded & Insured
BPI Certified
PMP Credentialed
Zero Contractor Commissions

Five Ways InSite Advantage Works for You

From the first site visit through final commissioning — five independent services, one trusted advisor, working entirely on your behalf.

01

Designed by Data, Not an Assumption

Most HVAC contractors size your new system based on estimates and industry guesswork. Jason measures your actual home — testing how much air leaks through the walls, locating exactly where heat escapes, and verifying how your existing ductwork actually performs today. Those real numbers go into the design. Then the final result gets checked against your own utility bills to confirm everything lines up with how your home truly behaves. No other HVAC contractor in the Capital Region combines all three measurements before sizing a system.

02

Rebate Navigation

The rebate landscape — federal tax incentives, NYSERDA Clean Heat, National Grid and other utility-specific incentives — is deep and sequencing-sensitive. A purchase made before specific program enrollment can disqualify you from the largest available incentive. Jason maps every rebate you qualify for before any purchase decisions are made, confirms the order of operations to protect your eligibility, and guides you through every application. Clients who work through this process with Jason typically capture $2,000–$8,000 that would otherwise go uncollected.

03

Contractor Liaison & Procurement

Most homeowners get multiple HVAC quotes and assume they are comparing the same job. They usually are not. Without a written Scope of Work, each contractor decides what to include — and what to leave out. The lowest bid often reflects the least complete job.

Jason builds your Scope of Work before any contractor is contacted. It defines exactly what will be installed, how the work will be performed, and what standards apply. Two or three pre-vetted, homeowner-approved contractors each price that same document. The bids become truly comparable for the first time. Jason then analyzes each proposal for price, warranty, hidden costs, and installation quality, delivers a written recommendation, and reviews your contract before you sign. He collects zero referral fees or commissions — from any contractor, ever. His only obligation is to you.

04

Comfort Diagnostics

If parts of your home never seem to reach the right temperature, or humidity feels impossible to control, the instinct is to blame the heating and cooling system. In most cases, the equipment is not the problem — the ductwork and airflow are. Replacing the equipment without addressing the real cause means the same problems return with a brand new system.

Jason tests the entire delivery system before any recommendation is made. He measures how much conditioned air is lost inside the walls before it ever reaches a room, checks airflow at every supply and return vent to find imbalances, confirms the air handler is operating the way it was designed to, and uses thermal imaging to locate hidden insulation gaps and moisture pathways. These are not standard tests. Most residential HVAC contractors do not perform them. They are the reason comfort problems that have persisted for years — and been misdiagnosed repeatedly as equipment failures — finally get resolved.

05

The Final Step That Most Contractors Skip

Testing. Design. Scope of Work. Contractor selection. Installation oversight. All of it comes down to this: does the finished system actually perform the way it was designed to?

A system that powers on is not a system that was installed correctly. Refrigerant charge, airflow at every register, system pressure, and duct leakage all require physical measurement to confirm — and most residential HVAC contractors in the Capital Region do not perform that verification. Jason does, on every project, without exception.

When the commissioning inspection is complete, you receive a written Commissioning Report. It documents exactly how your system performed against its design targets on day one. It does not exist in standard HVAC installation practice, and it is yours permanently — for your warranty, your insurance, and your home's resale value.

You did not just buy a system. You bought proof that it works.

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Engineering standards behind every recommendation
Manual J — Heat Load Calculation Manual S — Equipment Selection Manual D — Duct Design ASHRAE 62.2 — Ventilation BPI Building Performance ACCA Quality Installation NYSERDA Clean Heat IRA Tax Credit Compliance

Your Advocate in a System Built Against You

Most homeowners face HVAC proposals alone — without the technical knowledge to know if they're being oversold, undersized, or overcharged. Jason changes that.

Stop Overpaying for the Wrong Equipment

Contractors profit from upsizing. Jason performs Manual J load calculations to spec the exact equipment your home needs — nothing more, nothing less — often saving homeowners thousands on purchase price alone.

Maximize Every Rebate You Qualify For

Federal tax credits, NYSERDA incentives, National Grid and utility rebates — the paperwork is complicated by design. Jason maps your entire rebate landscape and guides you through every application so nothing slips through the cracks.

A True Intermediary — In Your Corner

Jason works solely for you. As your project manager and contractor liaison, he vets proposals, negotiates fair pricing, monitors the installation, and verifies commissioning — all without a financial stake in any contractor's outcome.

Solve Comfort Problems Others Have Missed

That room that's always too hot in summer, too cold in winter. The duct that's undersized. The thermostat wired wrong. Jason uses building science tools and 20 years of hands-on experience to diagnose what others have overlooked.

Science-Based, Not Sales-Based

Jason's recommendations are grounded in building performance science — blower door testing, Manual J load analysis, and heat pump electrification modeling — not in whatever brand pays the highest contractor incentive this quarter.

From First Call to Final Commissioning

InSite Advantage manages the full lifecycle — initial assessment, design, contractor procurement, installation oversight, and final verification. You get a single trusted advisor through every step of your project.

The Mistakes Don't Show Up on Day One

The consequences of an oversized system, a missed commissioning step, or an unchecked contractor proposal unfold over years — long after the check clears and the crew leaves.

Immediate & Ongoing

Short-Cycling & Persistent Humidity

An oversized system hits setpoint before completing a full dehumidification cycle. The house reaches temperature — and stays uncomfortable all summer. No thermostat setting fixes a sizing problem.

Years 5–10

Premature Equipment Failure

Constant short-cycling stresses the compressor. A correctly sized system lasts 15–20 years. An oversized one may need replacement in 7–10 — a second major purchase that proper sizing at the start would have prevented entirely.

When You Need It Most

Warranty Claims Denied

Most equipment manufacturers require documented commissioning for full warranty coverage. Without an independent commissioning report, warranty disputes resolve in the manufacturer's favor — not yours.

Every Year, for 15 Years

$400–$800 in Wasted Energy Per Year

An improperly sized or commissioned system runs inefficiently every single day. Over a 15-year equipment life, that is $6,000–$12,000 in excess energy costs — on top of whatever you overpaid for the equipment itself.

The Room That's Never Right

Comfort Problems That Never Get Fixed

Rooms that run hot or cold after a new installation are almost always a duct design or airflow problem — not a thermostat problem. Without a proper front-end design, they persist for the life of the system.

At Time of Sale

Resale & Insurance Complications

Buyers' inspectors and home insurers increasingly ask for HVAC documentation. A system with no commissioning record, no load calculation, and no design file is a liability — not an asset — at the time of sale.

Most Homeowners Are on Their Own
When It Matters Most

The HVAC industry has a trust problem — and the data proves it. Jason built InSite Advantage specifically to stand on the other side of that gap, with you.

57%
of homeowners walk away from HVAC proposals without buying
Nationally, HVAC contractors close fewer than 43% of residential replacement quotes — not because homeowners don't need the work, but because they don't trust the proposal.
Source: ACCA National Contractor Close Rate Analysis
4,500
Capital Region systems deferred every year due to the trust gap
In our region alone, an estimated 4,500 families go without a needed system replacement annually — not because they can't afford it, but because they can't tell who to trust.
Capital Region market analysis based on ACCA data, 2026
$800
per year in excess energy costs from incorrectly sized equipment
Oversized and undersized systems cost homeowners $400–$800 every year in wasted energy — every single year, for the life of the system. Proper sizing at the start eliminates this entirely.
Source: DOE / ENERGY STAR Residential HVAC Efficiency Research
Here's why that happens

Contractors profit from oversizing

A larger system means a larger invoice — but the real cost compounds over time. Oversized systems short-cycle: they hit setpoint before completing a humidity cycle, never properly dehumidify, and the constant stop-start stresses the compressor. A 15-year system becomes 7 or 8. Add $400–$800 per year in wasted energy running for the full life of the equipment, and the purchase price is only the beginning of what oversizing costs.

Rebate paperwork is designed to be confusing

Federal tax credits, NYSERDA Clean Heat, and utility incentives can return $2,000–$8,000 on qualifying heat pump systems — but most homeowners never collect because the process is genuinely complex and contractors don't prioritize it.

Every contractor in the room has a financial stake

The company sizing your equipment is also the company selling and installing it. That's not a conflict of interest you can argue your way out of — it's structural. The only real solution is someone whose paycheck doesn't depend on which system you buy.

Proposals are written to close sales, not inform decisions

Most HVAC proposals use technical language and brand-specific framing that makes comparison nearly impossible. Without industry knowledge, homeowners can't tell the difference between a fair quote and a padded one.

Jason's Commitment

Jason Dion Works for One Person — You

InSite Advantage was built on a single structural guarantee: Jason earns no commissions, accepts no referral fees, and holds no financial relationship with any contractor or equipment brand. His only revenue is the professional fee you pay directly. That's not a marketing message — it's the business model. When Jason tells you a proposal is fair, it's because the math says so, not because he gets a cut.

✓ Zero contractor commissions ✓ No equipment brand incentives ✓ No referral fee arrangements ✓ Science-based sizing — every time ✓ Your rebates. Your savings. Your advocate.

Four Ways Jason Goes to Work for You

From a standalone building performance report to full design-through-commissioning management, choose the level of support your project needs.

1

Building Performance Report

A complete load calculation and equipment specification — the scientific foundation that tells you exactly what your home needs and what contractors should be proposing.

2

Design + Contractor Procurement

Jason designs your HVAC system, then vets contractors, reviews proposals, and guides you to the right installer at a fair price — with all rebate opportunities identified.

3

Design + Installation Oversight

Everything in Tier 2, plus active oversight during the installation itself and a formal commissioning verification to confirm the system performs as designed.

4

Full Design-Through-Commissioning

Complete project management from initial assessment through final sign-off. Jason handles every detail, every stakeholder, and every milestone — you just approve decisions.

Serving All of the 518 Area Code — and Beyond

Based in Schenectady, Jason serves homeowners across the entire Capital Region and surrounding communities.

Schenectady County Albany County Saratoga County Rensselaer County Montgomery County Fulton County Greene County Columbia County Schoharie County + Surrounding Areas

A Network Built Over 20 Years in the Field

Jason's deep industry relationships mean better contractor access, faster procurement, and authoritative guidance across all major equipment brands and service providers.

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Apollo Heating
Former Employer
G
Grasshopper Heating & Cooling
Former Employer
S
Standard HVAC
Former Employer
D
Dandelion Geothermal
Former Employer
C
Carrier
HVAC Equipment
T
Trane
HVAC Equipment
L
Lennox
HVAC Equipment
AS
Aeroseal
Duct Sealing Technology
R
Rickard Heating & Cooling
HVAC Contractor
RD
Rickard Duct Cleaning
Duct Services
DD
Dumpster Daddy
Waste & Removal
HH
Hammerhead Haul Away
Equipment Removal

Real Results for Capital Region Families

From oversized equipment proposals to unclaimed rebates, here's what Jason's clients have to say about working with InSite Advantage.

I was three signatures away from a $19,400 system when Jason told me it was nearly 50% oversized for my colonial. He ran the numbers, specced the right equipment, and I walked away with a properly sized system for $11,200 — plus $4,100 in NYSERDA and federal rebates I didn't even know existed. I saved more than the cost of his fee ten times over.
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Margaret T.
Niskayuna, NY
💰 Saved over $12,000
Our upstairs master bedroom was unbearable every summer — two contractors told us we'd need a whole new system. Jason came in with his testing equipment, found a duct imbalance in under an hour, and had us comfortable for a few hundred dollars. We've been complaining about that room for six years. He fixed it in an afternoon.
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Dave & Carol R.
Clifton Park, NY
✓ Problem solved same day
Switching to a heat pump felt like navigating a maze — federal tax credits, NYSERDA Clean Heat, National Grid rebates, equipment tiers. Jason mapped every rebate we qualified for, helped us fill out the paperwork, and kept us from making a purchase that would have disqualified us from the biggest incentive. We received $7,200 total that we absolutely would have left on the table.
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Tom K.
Saratoga Springs, NY
💰 $7,200 in rebates captured
I got four quotes ranging from $8,900 to $23,500 for the same job. I had no idea what was legitimate or what was padding. Jason reviewed every proposal line by line, explained exactly what I needed and what I didn't, and helped me negotiate a fair price. I paid $299 for his consultation and saved over $9,000 on the actual project. The math speaks for itself.
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Sandra M.
Albany, NY
💰 Saved $9,000+ on installation
Jason managed our geothermal installation from design to commissioning. Halfway through, the crew made a loop field connection error that would have cost us in efficiency for years. Jason caught it before backfill, got it corrected on the spot, and the contractor had no choice but to comply. That's exactly the kind of oversight you can't get if the person watching is on the contractor's payroll.
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Rick & Donna F.
Schenectady, NY
✓ Installation error caught & corrected
As a first-time homeowner I felt completely out of my depth when our old system died in February. Jason answered my call at night, walked me through my immediate options, and had a proper replacement design and two vetted contractors ready for me within 48 hours. He was calm, thorough, and genuinely cared about my situation. I've told every neighbor I have about him.
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Lauren P.
Troy, NY
✓ Emergency turnaround in 48 hrs

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