Essential, Valued, Preferred
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The Tiers at a Glance

Learning objective

Explain the main differences between Essential, Valued and Preferred — pricing, support level, service credits and tier-specific benefits.

Why this matters

Customers need a simple explanation of what changes from one tier to the next.

Incorrect pricing or benefit claims create billing risk and customer confusion.

Getting the tiers right the first time protects trust in every later conversation.

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Three tiers, one ladder of support

Each tier adds support and service depth on top of the one below it.

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Pricing at a glance

Essential
$19.95
per month
$199.95
per year

after a free introductory period

Valued
$49.95
per month
$499.95
per year

adds monetary service credits

Preferred
$99.95
per month
$999.95
per year

adds dedicated account management

How to describe Essential
“Essential includes a free introductory period and then continues at $19.95 per month.” Never call it a free trial or permanently free — Essential is a real membership tier.
Tier badges
EssentialValuedPreferred

Preferred is the only filled tier badge.

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Compare the tiers side by side

Monthly price
Essential$19.95 after free introductory period
Valued$49.95
Preferred$99.95
Annual price
Essential$199.95
Valued$499.95
Preferred$999.95
Support level
EssentialShared support
ValuedCoordinator escalation
PreferredDedicated, higher-touch coordination
Monetary service credits
EssentialNot included
ValuedIncluded
PreferredIncluded
Claim assistance
EssentialNot included
ValuedClaim assistance
PreferredConcierge claim handling
Dedicated account manager
EssentialNot included
ValuedNot included
PreferredDedicated Home Account Manager
Guarantee window
Essential3 years
Valued5 years
Preferred10 years
Filter delivery
EssentialOne free introductory delivery
ValuedOne delivery per year, up to two systems
PreferredTwo deliveries per year, up to four systems
Priority scheduling
EssentialNot included
ValuedNot included
PreferredSupported in current internal scripts
Annual HVAC inspection
EssentialNot included
ValuedNot included
PreferredFree annual HVAC inspection
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What is the main difference between Valued and Preferred?
Valued adds monetary service credits and additional support. Preferred adds a dedicated Home Account Manager, higher-touch coordination, concierge claim assistance, and the strongest guarantee window.
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Sort the benefit to the right tier

Decide whether each benefit first appears at Essential, or only from a paid tier upward.

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Where does this belong?
Passport access
Included in Essential
  • Nothing here yet.
Paid tiers only
  • Nothing here yet.
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Question 1 · Multiple choice

What is the monthly price of Valued?

Question 2 · Multiple choice

Which tier does not earn monetary service credits?

Question 3 · Multiple choice

Which benefit is specific to Preferred?

Question 4 · Multiple choice

What is the annual price of Preferred?

Question 5 · Scenario

A customer asks what Essential costs. What is the accurate answer?

Question 6 · Scenario

A customer asks: “What is the main difference between Valued and Preferred?”

Golden rule

Higher tiers add support and service depth.

They do not create unlimited coverage.

Accomplished

You can now…

  • State the price of each tier
  • Explain the core difference between tiers
  • Identify which tier receives monetary credits
  • Explain the Preferred support advantage
  • Describe tier benefits without promising universal coverage
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