ReplaceIQ starts with the exact appliance model, keeps source evidence attached to the facts derived from it, and does not turn missing information into a compatibility claim.
1. Identify the exact existing model
The model number is the starting key. Similar-looking appliances can have different cutouts, trim systems, electrical requirements, ventilation rules, or support conditions.
ReplaceIQ searches exact stored model numbers and verified aliases rather than guessing from appearance.
2. Trace manufacturer evidence
Installation and specification documents are treated as evidence, not decoration. A requirement should be connected to the source that establishes it and to the model or models for which that source applies.
3. Structure the requirements
Documented requirements can be normalized into comparable facts such as cabinet opening dimensions, utility requirements, support conditions, clearances, ventilation, or trim relationships.
The structured fact remains distinct from the source document so its provenance can still be inspected.
4. Compare without hiding uncertainty
A replacement conclusion should describe what is supported, what conflicts, what may require modification, and what still needs verification.
When the evidence is incomplete, the result stays incomplete.
Start with the appliance
If you already know the exact model number, return to the ReplaceIQ model analysis tool.