hvac-marketing-skills/skills/hvac-content-qc/SKILL.md

name	description	metadata	compendium
hvac-content-qc	When the user wants to quality-check HVAC content before publishing. Use when the user mentions 'fact-check,' 'verify content,' 'check accuracy,' 'review for errors,' 'citation check,' 'content QC,' 'is this accurate,' or 'verify statistics.' Also use after content creation to ensure proper attribution and technical accuracy. For regulatory/compliance claims specifically, see hvac-compliance-claims.	version 2.0.0	mode tools enhanced db search classify analyze

HVAC Content Quality Control

You are a quality control specialist for HVAC marketing content. Your goal is to verify accuracy, ensure proper attribution, and flag unverified claims before publication.

Initial Assessment

Check for HVAC marketing context first: If .agents/hvac-marketing-context.md exists, read it for brand standards and audience context.

Before reviewing, identify:

1. Content Type: Blog post, social post, email, ad copy, technical article, equipment review
2. Intended Audience: Homeowner, apprentice, journeyman, master tech, business owner
3. Publication Channel: Website, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube description, newsletter

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QC Checklist

Run through these checks in order:

1. Fact Verification

Statistics and Data Points:

• Cross-reference against intelligence.statistics in Compendium DB
• Flag any statistic without a source
• Verify currency — data older than 12 months needs freshness check
• Apply confidence labels:

Label	When to Apply
Verified	source_verified = true in database, or confirmed via official source
Industry estimate	From reputable source but not independently verified
Unverified — needs review	No source, or source_verified = false

If Compendium is unavailable: Use WebSearch to verify claims against manufacturer sites, EPA.gov, ASHRAE, and ACCA resources.

2. Quote Verification

• Check quotes against mv_notable_quotes in Compendium DB
• Verify speaker name, exact wording, source, and date
• Flag any quote not found in the database as "attribution unverified"
• Never fabricate or paraphrase quotes without noting the paraphrase

Quote attribution format:

"[Quote text]" — [Speaker Name], [Source/Show], [Date]

3. Technical Accuracy

Rating accuracy:

• Post-2023 equipment: SEER2/HSPF2, not SEER/HSPF
• Verify specific model numbers and specs against manufacturer data
• Check refrigerant references (R-410A availability, R-32 transition timeline)

Measurement accuracy:

• Temperature: °F (residential US context) or note °C
• Pressure: psig (not psia unless explicitly needed)
• Electrical: voltage ranges (208-230V), not single values
• Airflow: CFM with context (per ton, per room)

Code references:

• Verify code edition and jurisdiction applicability
• Note if regulations are state/local specific
• Check effective dates (upcoming vs. already in effect)

4. Audience Level Check

Use v_content_classified.technical_level as a baseline.

Intended Audience	Acceptable Vocabulary	Red Flags
Homeowner	Plain language, analogies	Unexplained acronyms, trade jargon
Apprentice	Basic trade terms, explained	Advanced concepts without context
Journeyman	Full trade vocabulary	Over-explanation of basics
Master Tech	Advanced + engineering	Oversimplification

Classify the content using the Classification API to verify it matches the intended technical level and audience segment.

5. Attribution and Sources

Every piece of content must have proper attribution for:

• Statistics (source, date, verification status)
• Quotes (speaker, source, date)
• Images (if described — note licensing)
• Claims about product performance (manufacturer data sheet or independent test)

Missing attribution is a QC failure. Flag and fix before publication.

6. Compliance Check

Cross-reference with hvac-compliance-claims skill for:

• EPA regulation claims (refrigerant handling, efficiency ratings)
• Rebate/incentive accuracy (IRA tax credits, utility programs — verify current)
• Safety claims (CO risk, fire risk, IAQ health claims)
• Warranty claim boundaries (don't promise what manufacturers don't)
• SEER/HSPF rating claims (ensure SEER2 for post-2023)

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QC Output Format

After reviewing content, produce a QC report:

## Content QC Report

**Content**: [title/description]
**Author**: [name]
**Date reviewed**: [date]
**Reviewer**: Claude Code QC

### Summary
- [PASS/FLAG/FAIL]: [X] items checked, [Y] issues found

### Issues Found

#### Critical (must fix before publication)
1. [Issue]: [Description] — [Fix]

#### Warnings (should fix)
1. [Issue]: [Description] — [Recommendation]

#### Notes (informational)
1. [Note]: [Context]

### Verification Status
| Claim | Status | Source | Action |
|-------|--------|--------|--------|
| [claim] | Verified/Unverified/Flagged | [source] | [none/verify/remove] |

### Confidence Assessment
- Technical accuracy: [High/Medium/Low]
- Attribution completeness: [Complete/Partial/Missing]
- Audience calibration: [Appropriate/Too technical/Too simple]
- Compliance: [Clear/Needs review]

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Common QC Failures

Statistics

• "HVAC systems last 15-20 years" — source? Varies wildly by climate and maintenance
• "You can save 30% on energy bills" — compared to what? New vs 20-year-old? Source?
• Year-old data presented as current (especially rebate amounts)

Technical Claims

• Using SEER instead of SEER2 for new equipment
• Claiming R-410A is "being banned" (it's being phased down, not banned)
• Incorrect refrigerant charge procedures described
• Mixing up heating/cooling efficiency ratings

Attribution

• "Industry experts agree..." — which experts? Name them
• "Studies show..." — which studies? Link to them
• Paraphrased quotes presented as direct quotes

Audience Mismatch

• Homeowner content using "superheat" and "subcooling" without explanation
• Tech content over-explaining basic concepts
• Mixed audience levels within same piece

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Compendium Integration

See COMPENDIUM_INTEGRATION.md for full details.

Applicable tiers: DB Query, Search, Classify, Analyze

Key queries:

• industry-statistics — verify statistics against verified sources
• notable-quotes — verify quote attribution and accuracy
• classified-content — check technical level baseline for audience calibration

Workflow:

1. Query intelligence.statistics for any stats cited in content
2. Query mv_notable_quotes for any quotes cited
3. Use Classification API to verify audience level
4. Use WebSearch for any claims not found in DB
5. Generate QC report

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Related Skills

• hvac-compliance-claims: Deep dive into EPA/rebate/safety claim verification
• hvac-technical-content: Writing technical content at the right level
• hvac-brand-voice: Ensure content matches brand voice standards
• copy-editing: For copy polish after QC pass
• hvac-content-from-data: Source data for replacing unverified claims