Need HVAC Equipment? Thinking of Buying Online? Three Risks To Consider
When faced with replacing costly HVAC equipment,it's not uncommon for consumers to consider the option of buying what they need online. Especially when an internet search leads them to believe doing so will result in big savings.The overall lack of high overhead costs online suppliers have allow them to offer air conditioners,water heaters and pumps,furnaces and boilers at a reduced price.
However, these savings come with significant risks — risks that,in the end often costing far more money than the owner saved up front. Definitely more money than they saved by buying online.
It's worth thinking through these potential pitfalls and for their own protection opt to deal with a local licensed professional contractor as opposed to buying online..
The three major risks of buying online to consider include:
Sizing. Correctly sizing a new furnace or air conditioner is not an easy task. There is a lot more to consider than just the square footage of the home, and buying a unit that is too large or too small for a home s needs can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars in unnecessary energy expenses over the life of the equipment. If a home owner buys HVAC equipment online, they will have to take a guess as to the size they will need, and that can be a costly proposition. Licensed professionals will take all the possible scenarios into account that a home owner would not think of.
Installation. A professional installer has advanced knowledge, developed expertise and specific tools to install new heating or air conditioning equipment correctly. Correctly installing HVAC equipment is complex work beyond the scope of the majority of homeowners,even the most serious DIYers. Yet when someone buys HVAC equipment online, that is the problem they may be faced with. In addition, many HVAC contractors cannot provide guarantees for equipment that was not purchased through a licensed contractor , so they may not be able to install it. And an incorrectly installed HVAC system can cost the home owner far more than in problems and repairs than any possible savings they may have received through an online purchase.
Warranties and returns. Additional warranty limitations may be enforced by online vendors, and customers often find it very difficult or impossible to return underperforming or malfunctioning equipment. When things like this happen the money saved is lost and the home owner must handle the removal and disposal of the old equipment on their own..
Most consumer protection experts agree that people are better off dealing with a licensed bonded and insured installing contractor when they need HVAC equipment. It is important to find an HVAC contractor who can provide their customers with a wide range of trusted brand-name products at excellent prices, with value-added installation service and a wide range of other perks. Home owners should try to focus on the quality of service and equipment they are getting, and the peace of mind they will get working with a licensed professional.
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At Crawford Services we are proud to offer our valued Dallas-area customers a wide range of trusted brand-name products at excellent prices, with value-added installation service and a wide range of other perks. For more information about HVAC equipment and other topics, visit http://www.crawfordserv.com
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