Ohio homebuyers are more financial savvy than ever, displaying a keen interest in the overall costs of a home at purchase as well as the expenses involved in running it once they buy it. For that reason, you shouldn’t overlook heating and cooling when selling a home. Here are the HVAC considerations you should make before listing your house:
Age
Prospective buyers know that heat pumps, furnaces, and air conditioners will need to be replaced at some point. An HVAC system that’s approaching 10 years old or is already older than that can make the buyers think twice about purchasing your home. It’s best to upgrade such a system before putting your home up for sale.
Since a new system can be a big investment, you can incorporate the cost of replacement into the sale price of your home by planning ahead. You can give yourself a couple of years with the new appliance to enjoy the benefits of improved comfort and efficiency.
You can also take advantage of rebates and tax credits to recoup some of the overall replacement costs.
Air Filter
One of the easiest components for buyers to inspect is the air filter. A dirty filter will leave them questioning the condition of other important features of your home.
Make sure you change your air filter as regularly as possible to get your home ready for a sale.
Heating and Cooling Costs
It’s not unusual for prospective buyers to want to see a home’s utility bills. Your HVAC system accounts for about half of your home’s energy costs. You should, therefore, do everything possible to make your heating and cooling costs attractive to buyers.
A great way to reduce your energy bills is by having a professional contractor service your system at least once a year. This not only boosts the system’s efficiency but also prevents breakdowns and extends equipment life.
An HVAC system that’s in tip-top shape can be a strong selling point. For more HVAC tips to consider when selling a home, contact us at Ace Hardware Home Services. We proudly serve the Dayton area.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Dayton, Ohio about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems).
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