When it comes to making large purchases for your home, you may simply want to get the process over and done with as quickly as possible. However, you’ll want items like AC units to provide you with the best value for money for a good few years to come. If the time has come for you to upgrade, replace or install a new home AC unit from scratch, the information below will help you make the right choice.
Determine your Available Budget
Although budget will be one of the main factors affecting the type, size and brand of AC units that are being installed in your home, this doesn’t mean that you should opt for the cheapest possible products.
Once you’ve determined how much you’ll be able to spend, your chosen contractor will be able to provide recommendations regarding the type, size and brand of AC units that will be most suitable for your home and pocket.
Work with an Experienced Contractor
Having home AC units installed will not be a cheap project, so ensure that you hire a contractor who is experienced, licensed and insured. The contractor must also be willing to perform a home inspection before providing you with estimates and recommendations, as no two properties will benefit from exactly the same units and/or specifications – steer clear of companies that are willing to provide you with pricing without checking your property, as you could find yourself paying a lot more than the initially estimated price.
Decide how many Rooms you want to Cool
If there only one room in your home that you’d like to cool, it will be fairly easy to choose a basic unit that can do this. However, in cases where multiple rooms need to be cooled, your contractor will be able to provide you with information regarding the units that will best serve this purpose.
While window units and split systems are usually ideal for single rooms, a multi-split or ducted AC system will be recommended if you intend keeping your entire home cool during summer.
Energy Efficiency
Although high-efficiency AC units may seem expensive to purchase initially, the truth is that you’ll more than recover your costs over their lifespan in the form of reduced electricity bills. As such, it makes more sense to spend that little bit extra on them.
Energy efficient units are usually ranked by a specific labeling system, with a higher number rating indicating that a specific unit will be cheaper to run than some other models on the market. In many cases, the information provided on these units will even give an indication of what it will cost you to run them over the period of a year.
When having a home AC unit installed, it’s also essential to inquire about its warranty. If you would like to find out more about repairing or replacing your home’s AC system, contact our team today to schedule an appointment with us.
