How do you know if you are getting a good deal?
This might sound like an easy question, but sometimes the hardest to answer, because of all the options, company policy, demographics etc. The HVAC business is kind of like the wild west, where companies have different prices and sometimes the cheapest quote is not necessary the best deal. You should start by getting a least three estimates even if you don’t intend to use the contractor or individual right away. This way you get educated with all the jargon and more important get a sense of what the job could cost at the very least. Don’t be shy about asking questions no matter how silly they are, remember the dumbest questions are the ones not ask. The two major factors in the quote are obviously the labor and equipment. Luckily if you’re reading this article that means you have access to the internet and can bring a new option to the table. It is possible to reduce your cost for equipment by as much as $1200 by purchasing online, but is just a sugestion. Many online wholesalers or direct-to-consumer stores are seeing this trend more and more. The only catch is that you must have a certified individual or contractor do the work, otherwise you can kiss your warranty good-bye.
This is because manufacturer don’t want just anybody installing these equipments and then having to owner the warranty to an amature, fair enough. This new way of putting a high quality air conditioning system in your home is not favored by some contractors and they will even try to talk you out of it. Hey if you can save a couple of hundred bucks or even thausands why not. After is all said and done you have the final word in the matter and the contractor gives you grief, get someone else that wants to make money.
