ClimaScore™ · Proprietary technology by Zul Spot

The health score for your home's HVAC.

ClimaScore turns real technician measurements into a single 0–100 score — calibrated to your climate, explained in plain English, and delivered through licensed HVAC companies.

Powered by the ClimaScore v1 engine · Climate profiles for all 50 U.S. states
87out of 100
Good

Main floor system

Hot-Humid profile · Florida

Live performance92
Equipment condition80
Care history84
Climate fit90
Data completeness 100%Engine v1
Real field measurements, not guesses Calibrated to your climate zone Every score explained in plain English
What is ClimaScore

One honest number for the most expensive system in your home.

Your HVAC system quietly decides your comfort, your energy bill, and one of your biggest repair risks. ClimaScore condenses its true condition into a score anyone can understand.

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A single 0–100 score

Real field measurements are distilled into one clear number — so "how is my system doing?" finally has an answer anyone can understand.

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Climate-aware by design

The same reading can be healthy in Miami and a warning sign in Boston. ClimaScore judges every measurement against your region's climate profile.

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Explained, not just scored

Every result comes with plain-English explanations of what helped, what hurt, and what to do next — no jargon required.

How it works

From real readings to a real answer.

Measure

A technician from a licensed ClimaScore company captures live performance readings and condition details from your system during a routine visit.

Score

The proprietary ClimaScore engine evaluates every reading against what "healthy" means for your climate zone and computes your score.

Act

You get your score, your risk band, and clear explanations — delivered through your HVAC company's portal or app, with history you can track visit after visit.

Inside the engine

Real measurements. Proprietary scoring.

ClimaScore looks at your system the way a great technician does — live performance, condition, and history together. How each factor is weighted, curved, and adjusted for your climate is the proprietary heart of the engine.

The honesty rule: the engine scores only what was actually measured. Missing data never gets invented — an incomplete inspection can't produce an inflated score.
Live performanceAirflow & pressure vitals
Equipment conditionAge & wear signals
Care historyFilters & maintenance
Climate contextYour region's profile
Exact weightings and scoring curves are proprietary to Zul Spot.
Climate-aware scoring

Because Florida is not Minnesota.

Every U.S. state is mapped to a climate zone with its own definition of healthy performance. Your system is judged against what "healthy" means where you live — not a national average.

Hot-Humid

Florida & the Gulf

Heavy cooling loads and humidity demand strong latent performance.

Scoring tuned for long, humid cooling seasons.
Hot-Dry

Desert Southwest

Extreme sensible heat with dry air changes what "healthy" looks like.

Scoring tuned for high-heat, low-humidity operation.
Cold

Northeast & North

Heating-dominant climates are judged by their own standards.

Scoring tuned for cold-weather demands.
Score bands

What your number means.

Every ClimaScore lands in one of five risk bands — from amber to green, just like the gauge — so the next step is always obvious.

0–39

Critical

Immediate attention recommended.

40–59

Poor

Significant issues affecting health.

60–74

Fair

Working, but with room to improve.

75–89

Good

Healthy — keep up the maintenance.

90–100

Excellent

Performing at its best for your climate.

For HVAC companies & platforms

License the engine. Own the relationship.

ClimaScore is Zul Spot proprietary technology, licensed to HVAC companies through a simple JSON API. Create your company account, receive your API key, and start scoring your customers' systems under your own brand.

  • Company account with your own tenant API key
  • Per-tenant rate limits, call logging, and score history
  • Versioned engine and state profiles for consistent results
  • Plain-English explanations generated with every score
  • Your company listed in the "Get your ClimaScore" directory
Create a company account
POSTClimaScore Scoring API
// Send your technician's field readings…
{
  "api_key": "••••••••••••",
  "readings": { "…" }
}

// …get back a scored, explained result.
{
  "score": 87,
  "band": "GOOD",
  "explanations": [ "…" ]
}

// Full API documentation is provided
// to licensed companies only.
FAQ

Questions, answered.

What do I need to get a ClimaScore?

A visit from a licensed ClimaScore company. During a routine inspection or tune-up, their technician captures the live measurements the engine needs — click "Get your ClimaScore" to see the licensed companies near you.

Who owns ClimaScore?

ClimaScore™ is proprietary technology owned by Zul Spot. HVAC companies don't build their own version — they license the same engine through the ClimaScore API, so a score means the same thing no matter which licensed company delivers it.

Is ClimaScore a diagnosis?

No — it's a health assessment. It tells you how your system is performing for your climate and where the risk is building, so you can act before something breaks. Repairs and diagnostics are still done by a licensed technician.

Why does climate matter for an HVAC score?

Ideal operating ranges genuinely differ by region. A temperature split that's perfect for a humid Florida summer would be graded differently in a cold northern climate. ClimaScore maps every state to a climate profile so your score reflects where you actually live.

How often should my system be re-scored?

Regular care is part of the score itself — recent, consistent maintenance supports a stronger result. A score at every seasonal tune-up keeps your history meaningful and catches decline early.

How does my company get the API?

Create a company account with Zul Spot. Once approved, your company receives its own tenant API key with usage limits, and gets listed in the licensed-company directory on this page.

Know your number.

Your home already has a ClimaScore — you just haven't seen it yet.