Inexperienced homeowners often have a difficult time making decisions when faced with multiple HVAC installation quotes. Here are some factors to consider when trying to decide which HVAC system is right for your family’s home.
- Never hesitate to ask for an explanation for why one quote is drastically different from the other HVAC installation quotes. Compare lists of included parts and labor for hidden costs.
- Remember that high-efficiency equipment or extended warranties may have higher prices up front, but may cost you less in monthly operating costs. On the other hand, an honest company will not suggest a system that’s too large or is clearly not going to meet your heating or cooling needs.
- Building a positive relationship with your HVAC company is important. Familiarity with your equipment will make it easier for the company to provide you with any required maintenance work. A well-established company is more likely to stay open than a new business, so having your warranty honored will be easier.
- Furnaces don’t wait until convenient times to break down. Try to find a company with thorough planned maintenance visits and on-call technician for nighttime or holiday emergencies.
- Check with your municipality to find out what licenses or certifications HVAC companies and technicians are required to hold. Confirm that their insurance is up to date.
- Request local references and ask detailed questions about whether their work was completed correctly and on time. Contact the Better Business Bureau to find out if there have been any complaints filed against the contractor.
- Last but by no means least, follow your instincts. If the company has not answered your requests for HVAC installation quotes respectfully or in a reasonable amount of time, you likely won’t be satisfied with their customer service during a crisis.
Don’t make important decision on your home’s heating system without several HVAC installation quotes. For information on state-of-the-art heating systems, please contact us at Ace Hardware Home Services, Inc. We’ve been helping homeowners in the Dayton and Springfield areas stay comfortable for 30 years.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Dayton, Ohio about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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