{"id":576,"date":"2011-09-21T08:00:50","date_gmt":"2011-09-21T12:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/?p=576"},"modified":"2011-09-13T11:33:22","modified_gmt":"2011-09-13T15:33:22","slug":"top-9-mistakes-people-make-when-they-buy-hvac-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/energy-savings\/top-9-mistakes-people-make-when-they-buy-hvac-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 9 Mistakes People Make When They Buy HVAC Equipment: Guide From Castle Shannon"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every year millions of homeowners buy a new HVAC system for their home, some of them in Castle Shannon. And whether for heating, cooling or air quality, they make a huge investment in a new system that will be with them for years to come. Unfortunately, many of those people make big mistakes when buying their next system, so to help you avoid doing so, here are some simple things you should not do.<\/p>\n

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  1. Ignoring Air Quality<\/a> \u2013 Air quality is about more than comfort. It affects the health of everyone in your home equally. Consider it carefully when installing a new system.<\/li>\n
  2. Not Upgrading Your AFUE or SEER \u2013 New systems are highly efficient. Take advantage of that by buying one with a higher AFUE or SEER rating.<\/li>\n
  3. Not Vetting Your Contractor \u2013 Always spend time checking up on your contractor, reading reviews and asking other customers how their experience was.<\/li>\n
  4. Skipping the Service Agreement \u2013 Service agreements<\/a> save money and help your system last longer. Don\u2019t skip them.<\/li>\n
  5. Buying the Cheapest Option Available \u2013 It may be tempting, but a cheap HVAC system is a bad idea if you want it to last and save you money in heating and cooling. Even a midrange system will save you money in only a few years with higher efficiency ratings.<\/li>\n
  6. Picking the Same Model You Already Had \u2013 New models are stronger and more efficient. When possible, get an upgrade and your bills will reflect the difference.<\/li>\n
  7. Waiting too Long to Buy \u2013 The longer you wait, the more you pay in heating and cooling bills for an old, worn down system. If you know you\u2019re going to buy a new system, act fast to save the most possible money.<\/li>\n
  8. Not Asking Questions \u2013 If you have a question, ask it. There is no such thing as a stupid question when looking for a new HVAC system.<\/li>\n
  9. Ignoring Maintenance Recommendations \u2013 Maintenance<\/a> recommendations are optional but almost always to your benefit. Research on your own before committing to anything, but don\u2019t ignore the necessity either.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you do things just right, your new HVAC system will last for years to come and provide steady, comfortable heating or cooling throughout that time. But, if you rush through things, make a hasty decision and neglect to do any research, you may have issues with your system in far less time than you\u2019d like. Be smart and you\u2019ll be rewarded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Every year millions of homeowners buy a new HVAC system for their home, some of them in Castle Shannon. And whether for heating, cooling or air quality, they make a huge investment in a new system that will be with them for years to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,30],"tags":[101,81,139,145,117,74],"class_list":["post-576","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-energy-savings","category-maintenance-plancomfort-club","tag-butler-county","tag-castle-shannon","tag-energy-saving","tag-hvac-maintenance","tag-south-fayette","tag-south-hills"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t