Buying Your Next Furnace Direct - Some Tips
October 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Why should I choose one furnace over another?
When shopping for a new furnace, you may find yourself in a position where you are faced with the question “Is there a reason to pay $100 more for a furnace of the same size.” Sure there is.
Just because two Gas Furnaces are both 90%+, 75,000 BTU and each has a 3 ton blower, the idea of comparing them on cost alone is a fools game. Besides, if you are In the process of shopping for and purchasing your own replacement furnace, and you are concentrating on a few dollars price difference between furnaces, you are missing the big picture, or as I like to say, “Swallowing Elephants and Choking on Ants”.
Let me explain. Before going into the physical differences that should be considered when purchasing, that may lead to paying a little more to get the best value, let’s first talk about the bigger picture of purchasing direct. The fact that you have taken a very personal role in controlling your project cost by buying direct, means that you have been doing your homework and know that you can save up to and in some cases over 50% by taking this approach. This savings will come from employing the contractor of your choice and you will not be paying the sometimes huge profits that are charged for theses installations.
Don’t get so caught up in saving money that you overlook the fact that you not only have the opportunity to save big money during your installation process, but you also have the opportunity to own a higher quality product with the savings that you are realizing.
So let’s get to some of the quality differences that should be considered. Read more
Your Furnace - Waiting Can Be Expensive
October 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Below is a reprint of an article published over on the AskBoyd Site. AskBoyd is the advocate for and the protector of the homeowner who is facing the replacement or repair of their home heating and cooling system and is trying to stretch every dollar. Be sure and check out AskBoyd.com to learn all you can about the pitfalls of dealing with some HVAC contractors and get tips on making your money go much further with your home heating and air issues.
The below article explains how not being proactive in taking care of your home heating problems can be very expensive. Always great information from AskBoyd.com Read more
Heat Pumps are “Hot”
October 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment
According to newly released industry stats, the AHRI (Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute) is reporting large increases of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps for July 2008. The sales of these units are up 6.2% from the same period a year ago.
In the height of the cooling season, heat-pump shipments rallied posting a 17.3 percent increase totaling 198,686 units for the month of July.
Despite the fluctuations in the residential and commercial markets, homeowners are still looking to save energy and money, according to a report written by Kermit Baker, Ph.D., chief economist for the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
“Households are looking for new technologies, while interest in alternative energy generation techniques and energy management systems is growing, Read more
Home Air Direct “Live Help” Got a question? Just Ask!
October 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Home Air Direct’s “Live Help” feature is a great way to get immediate answers to your questions. During regular business hours and often times beyond, Home Air Direct monitors and offers live online help. This is not a canned FAQ, or an off-site operator with scripts. This is on-site Home Air Direct professionals answering your questions.
Here is a sample of an actual “Live Help” conversations.
Home Air Direct : Hello this is Jay. How May I help You?
Karen : Question
does this come with instructions Blue Tube UV Light, 15″ w/ Odor Sanitizing TechnologyHome Air Direct: Yes. AS a matter of fact, I installed one three weeks ago in my home and i was stunned at how easy it was. It took me longer to find my drill then it did to do the project. If you give me your email address I will send you the instructions right now.
Karen : karenXXXXXX@XXXXX.com
Home Air Direct: Thanks. Give me a few minutes to dig them up and I will email them to you, but rest assured that this is a very easy do it yourself project. Also, I have had a fit with allergies this summer and it really has made a difference
Home Air Direct: Any other questions?
Karen : I was quoted $1400 today by a local HVAC shop to install the same unit you sell for $197. Is that possible?
Home Air Direct: It is not uncommon for some contractors to charge 3-4 times their cost on some installations.
Karen : thank you for your help.
Home Air Direct: Thank you Good bye
Karen : bye