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Considering AC For Your House? Key Questions To Ask Before Installation
Dean Wade
If you have been living in a house with no air conditioning but the summers are becoming unbearably hot, it's time to get an AC unit installed. An HVAC professional can come to your home to talk with you about the size of unit you need, the location where it needs to go, and how much it's going to cost you.
Not all air conditioning units are the same, and you want to get a unit that is going to be efficient over time. Here are some of the most important things you'll want to go over when you get the quote to make sure that you're getting the right unit for your home.
Energy Efficiency Rating
The energy efficiency rating is the measurement of how efficient a unit is, and it's measured by dividing the air conditioner's capacity by its power. You want to purchase a unit that is functioning at around 90 percent or more efficiency for your home. Controlling your energy bills will be important if you're worried about the cost of installing an AC unit.
Warranty Options
Inquire about the different warranty options that come with the unit, and that can be added on after the manufacturer warranty period is over. If something goes wrong because of a manufacturing defect, you want this to be covered without concern. Buying the additional warranty option after could save you from having big costs if a large mechanical component breaks as well.
The air conditioning installation company should also offer a service warranty in their contract. This means if there is an issue with the unit or damage to your HVAC system because of how the unit was installed, the company will stand by their work and do the repairs. This could be for a month or yearly period.
Total Cost
Ask if the original quote given is the total quote for the project. You don't want the installation professional to get done with the job, and then find out that some ducts needed to be moved or that there were some added costs with piping or other expenses. Ask for all potential costs in the quote so you aren't blindsided later on.
Having an AC unit is a great way to keep your house cool when the heat is high, and to keep moisture and humidity out of the home. This is also something buyers will want you to have if you try to sell later. Talk with a local residential air conditioning installation company and find out what this will cost you today.
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