Shopping Basics
Most people don't know the critical role that installation and design plays in the efficiency and durability of their HVAC system.
The HVAC For Beginners guide will introduce you to the Minnesota Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry and the basics of heating and air conditioning systems. Read this guide now and refer to it throughout your shopping process. We even included a handy questionnaire that can help when you start calling Minneapolis/St. Paul HVAC companies for estimates.
It is common practice to get at least three estimates when making a major purchase decision like a heating and cooling system. Getting estimates for HVAC repair or installation can be confusing because the variables that affect the pricing create a wide range of estimates.
Even when you know the exact brand and model you want, the prices can vary by $1000 or more! How can that be? This HVAC for Beginners guide will teach you how the prices compare and what is different about the estimates. By the time we're through, you might know more about HVAC repair and installation than other companies' salespeople do!
The three magic questions for HVAC sales people are:
· What brand?
· What size?
· How much?
That's because they know those are the three things the average uninformed consumer knows to ask when shopping for new HVAC equipment.
Most people don't know the critical role that installation and design plays in the efficiency and durability of their system, so a brand is chosen and the deciding factor ends up being the price. That's why most HVAC equipment salespeople do just about anything to make sure they're the lowest.
Now here's a really strange concept: even if you are not shopping for the lowest price - you may often end up choosing the lowest price. Why? The variables between quality heating and air conditioning equipment and installations make shopping a confusing process and most people are left comparing the only column they really understand - the price! Why not? Every company says they are the best, their brand is the best and they will perform a topnotch installation.
If quality heating and air conditioning were just wheeled into your home like a refrigerator and plugged in, shopping by brand or price would be a great strategy. But there's a lot more to installing a quality heating and air conditioning system than just plugging it in. That's where Minnesota HVAC companies differ. The nitty-gritty on price is covered more fully further down in the pricing section.
A heating and air conditioning system is the most expensive appliance in your home. Treat it like an investment. The longer it lasts and the better it runs, the more profitable it becomes. By becoming familiar with the heating and air conditioning system basics, you can become a more informed consumer and will have less of a chance to regretting the equipment/service that you end up choosing.
During this online seminar, we'll help you decide what kind of equipment you really need, how to choose a company you can trust, things to insist on from whomever you choose and much more.
If you have any additional questions about heating and cooling system repair or replacement, feel free to contact us. Total Comfort is an award-winning heating and cooling systems company serving the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area.