Purchasing a new system?
Tips and Tricks
To work as designed, new AC and heating equipment must be matched with the circumstances in your home or building and the fuel sources available. Below are useful, flexible tools to help you make an educated purchasing decision.
Brands of Heating and Air Conditioning Equipment
Go with a consumer trusted brand. This could be a brand you’re already familiar with and trust, or review feedback from consumers online, or ask in-store. Don’t hesitate to call NWHC for professional insight too.
Five Factors That Will Influence Your Satisfaction the Most
The following five factors or choices will have the greatest impact on your comfort and overall satisfaction with new air conditioning and heating equipment:
1. Quality of contractor and their personnel who calculate the load, design your system, and install the new HVAC equipment for your situation.
2. Regular maintenance, preferably by the same company. Regardless of who changes them, regular air filter replacements are critical to reliable operation.
3. Having a reasonably energy efficient house or building (“envelope”) in which the HVAC system operates.
4. Efficiency rating and related features of the heating and cooling equipment you select.
5. The manufacturer’s and the installing company’s parts and labor warranties of the following main components: the compressor, evaporator coil, condenser coil, and the heat exchanger/furnace.
Other factors that affect your decision on when to buy new HVAC equipment
Current promotions offered by the manufacturer or dealer/contractor could include rebates, tax credits, incentives, etc. offered by utility companies, or third parties on equipment with particular features, such as efficiency.
If an extended warranty is offered on the major components or system. (Note: if the manufacturer or a third party will sell additional warranty time, this is a good sign of their confidence in it, whether or not you purchase the warranty.)
If you’d like more tips on purchasing a system, read through our web site to familiarize yourself and don’t hesitate to call NWHC with your questions.
