Our friendly certified technicians at Fairfield-Hamilton Heating & Cooling take special care in educating our customers and assisting homeowners throughout Southwest Ohio on the intricate, and sometimes complicated, buying process that involves analyzing various air conditioning system types and models before choosing the one that’s the best fit for their needs and budget. Because we believe everyone deserves a reliable, affordable heating and cooling system, we offer financing options. If you are in the air conditioner system buying process, we present the following list of important things to keep in mind while making this sort of investment decision for you Southwest Ohio home:

GET THE PROCESS STARTED EARLY

When you’re purchasing a home or a car, what’s the first thing you normally do? If you’re like most people, you start by doing your homework before shopping around. The same goes for any HVAC system; you don’t have to wait for your current air conditioner system to start giving you problems, die, or break down before you start thinking about getting a new one. When your central air conditioning unit starts getting close to 10 years old, or older, you should be thinking about your next move. Even if it’s not too old ‒ perhaps it’s too loud, dirty, or inefficient ‒ it’s always wise to think ahead before it breaks down. Doing so reaps substantial benefits when it comes to you and your family’s comfort and finances. Not only that, but you could start saving a lot more money on your energy bills by upgrading to a new model sooner.

PROPERLY IDENTIFY PROBLEMs

We come across homeowners from time to time looking to replace their AC systems when it turns out their AC isn’t the problem! As such, we advise all homeowners looking to buy a new home cooling system to make sure that doing so will resolve whatever problem they’re having. One way of making sure is to schedule a home performance evaluation as a first step. We are more than happy to send a certified AC service technician to your residence to inspect your AC system and examine your ductwork and insulation while we are there to accurately identify the root of any problems. Making sure you have airtight ductwork and high-quality insulation is crucial for getting the most out of any kind of AC system, new or old; it saves you money either way.

Bigger doesn’t mean better

It’s a common mistake many homeowners make. They think if they get a bigger unit, it’ll cool their home better and cost less. This is not true.

Even though it seems somewhat counterintuitive, an oversized air conditioner system can cause a variety of problems like uneven cooling, excessive humidity levels, and annoying noises. Furthermore, they can be more expensive to use because energy bills will rise as it will have to cycle off and on more often.

zoned systems are worth consideration

If one of your goals is to save money on cooling bills, make sure to look into the many perks of a zoned AC system. This type of system allows you to control the temperature levels in the various rooms or different floors of your home or business individually to ensure maximum comfort with minimal wasted energy on your cooling system.

trusting the right team

This is one of the most important pieces of advice we can provide. Even if you pay for the best and newest AC system money can obtain, it won’t provide the best performance if it’s not installed accurately. At Fairfield Hamilton Heating & Cooling, we have NATE-Certified technicians who are well-experienced in the precise installation of all types of home cooling systems and heat pumps for optimal efficiency and comfort. Our HVAC techs are also excellent when it comes to AC system repair, with around-the-clock service. But don’t take our word for it. Look at our countless reviews and ratings. We guarantee customer satisfaction every time. You don’t earn a stellar reputation like ours without doing something right!

REMEMBER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE!

Ultimately, homeowners need to remember that purchasing a new AC or home cooling system doesn’t mean you don’t have to keep up on regular preventative maintenance responsibilities before the start of every cooling season. In fact, most AC manufacturers require you have this done every season to keep your warranties valid. Although your new AC system should run beautifully, you will still need that maintenance/tune-up in the spring to keep it performing at its best, keeping it in great shape, while guaranteeing it stays strong for years to come. Give us a call and ask us about our service agreement specials!