There are a number Air Conditioning companies advertising in Central Florida today that offer great system savings because they've taken the salesman out of the loop and are willing to pass those savings on to you €¦€¦at first blush, it sounds like a good idea since it can save you time and money!€¦€¦But it is a REALLY Bad Idea and let us explain why.
Our Professional Sales Associates have been trained to ask you questions about your current system, your lifestyle, what your expectations are for a new system, and analyze a number of additional factors before providing you a number of options that should meet your needs. They also have had extensive training from the manufacturers we represent to know the systems and which ones will best suit your needs.
Some of the questions, that won't be asked by a telephone representative are:
1. When your old system was working properly, did it heat and cool all areas of the home adequately?
2. Are there any rooms or areas that don't seem as comfortable as others?
3. Are you home during the day or would a programmable thermostat be advantageous for you so you're automatically adjusting the temperatures when no one is going to be home?
4. How about the humidity levels in your home-do you ever feel a little €clammy€?
5. Would you like to be able to control the humidity as well as the temperature?
6. Is humidity control something you'd like to hear more about? Most people find they are comfortable at higher temperatures once the humidity is brought down consistently, saving you more money.
7. Are you familiar with the benefits of a Variable Speed Air Handler or Furnace?
8. Has anyone inspected your attic insulation to see if it is adequate by today's standards? Higher R-Value insulation can save you every month on your power bill.
9. Do you have an adequate return air duct system (especially important for bedrooms and evening comfort) for today's more efficient systems?
10. May I take a look in your attic at your entire duct system to see if it is
a. In Good overall shape
b. Adequately sized for today's systems
c. Properly sealed at the registers and mixing boxes
11. Does anyone in your home suffer from allergies or asthma?
12. Would you be interested in improved filtration to keep the dust down?
13. How often do you typically change your filter? Would you like a longer lasting one so you don't have to change it so often?
14. Would you like to hear about the benefits of a UV light in your Air Handler or Furnace to keep mold and mildew from forming in your drain-pan and on your coil?
15. Have you heard of the Top Tech Air Knight from RGF Industries? It is designed to KILL viruses and bacteria that are either air borne or on surfaces keeping your whole family healthier.
16. Are credit terms or a flexible payment structure more in tune with your budget than a one time cash outlay?
17. Would you be interested in a higher SEER System that allows you to take advantage of greater discounts from the manufacturer and the Federal Tax Credit? While not as attractive as the last two years' tax credits, it still nice to let the government help you buy your system.
18. Has anyone discussed the differences between single speed or stage outdoor units with you vs. 2 speed units which will run on low speed approximately 75-80% of the time saving your money in the long run?
19. May I take a look at your electrical panel box and hookups at the system components to make sure they will be the right size and type for the new system? In many cases the electrical breakers of older systems do not match up well with the new equipment.
20. May I take some quick measurements for the larger pad we may need for the outside unit since today's units are typically larger than those of 8-10 years ago?
21. How much would you like to save on your utility bill on average each month? The higher the efficiency the more you'll save €¦but at greater initial investment cost.
22. Is ease of programming the thermostat important to you or do you see yourself as a real techie that enjoys getting into more challenging programming?
23. We will be pulling a mechanical permit on this job - will your phone company be doing the same €¦.and arranging to have it inspected and have any corrections noted resolved quickly?
24. Would you be interested in a Protection Plan that, allows you to renew annually for one low fee that provides not only an energy savings tune-up but also covers ALL Parts and Labor as long as the policy is in effect?
25. This is a major home improvement purchase that will impact your expenses and comfort over the next 10+ years€¦.do you want to deal with a company that doesn't even come out to do a site survey much less ask you very many of the above questions?
This list is in no way exhaustive. The answers to these questions may well lead to other questions. The answers to these questions will help our professional staff assist you in selecting the right system for your home. Don't save a few bucks and a little time and make a decision over the [hone that you will end up living with for years to come.
Call Air Flow Designs At 321-397-2110 in Central Florida to arrange for one of our professionals to arrange a personal in home visit to assist you in your decision making process. We don't believe in high pressure sales but do believe in helping homeowners make informed decisions and then doing an excellent job of installing the selected system. In the Tampa Bay area, call 813-961-7887 and in Northeast Florida call 904-398-0831.
Our Professional Sales Associates have been trained to ask you questions about your current system, your lifestyle, what your expectations are for a new system, and analyze a number of additional factors before providing you a number of options that should meet your needs. They also have had extensive training from the manufacturers we represent to know the systems and which ones will best suit your needs.
Some of the questions, that won't be asked by a telephone representative are:
1. When your old system was working properly, did it heat and cool all areas of the home adequately?
2. Are there any rooms or areas that don't seem as comfortable as others?
3. Are you home during the day or would a programmable thermostat be advantageous for you so you're automatically adjusting the temperatures when no one is going to be home?
4. How about the humidity levels in your home-do you ever feel a little €clammy€?
5. Would you like to be able to control the humidity as well as the temperature?
6. Is humidity control something you'd like to hear more about? Most people find they are comfortable at higher temperatures once the humidity is brought down consistently, saving you more money.
7. Are you familiar with the benefits of a Variable Speed Air Handler or Furnace?
8. Has anyone inspected your attic insulation to see if it is adequate by today's standards? Higher R-Value insulation can save you every month on your power bill.
9. Do you have an adequate return air duct system (especially important for bedrooms and evening comfort) for today's more efficient systems?
10. May I take a look in your attic at your entire duct system to see if it is
a. In Good overall shape
b. Adequately sized for today's systems
c. Properly sealed at the registers and mixing boxes
11. Does anyone in your home suffer from allergies or asthma?
12. Would you be interested in improved filtration to keep the dust down?
13. How often do you typically change your filter? Would you like a longer lasting one so you don't have to change it so often?
14. Would you like to hear about the benefits of a UV light in your Air Handler or Furnace to keep mold and mildew from forming in your drain-pan and on your coil?
15. Have you heard of the Top Tech Air Knight from RGF Industries? It is designed to KILL viruses and bacteria that are either air borne or on surfaces keeping your whole family healthier.
16. Are credit terms or a flexible payment structure more in tune with your budget than a one time cash outlay?
17. Would you be interested in a higher SEER System that allows you to take advantage of greater discounts from the manufacturer and the Federal Tax Credit? While not as attractive as the last two years' tax credits, it still nice to let the government help you buy your system.
18. Has anyone discussed the differences between single speed or stage outdoor units with you vs. 2 speed units which will run on low speed approximately 75-80% of the time saving your money in the long run?
19. May I take a look at your electrical panel box and hookups at the system components to make sure they will be the right size and type for the new system? In many cases the electrical breakers of older systems do not match up well with the new equipment.
20. May I take some quick measurements for the larger pad we may need for the outside unit since today's units are typically larger than those of 8-10 years ago?
21. How much would you like to save on your utility bill on average each month? The higher the efficiency the more you'll save €¦but at greater initial investment cost.
22. Is ease of programming the thermostat important to you or do you see yourself as a real techie that enjoys getting into more challenging programming?
23. We will be pulling a mechanical permit on this job - will your phone company be doing the same €¦.and arranging to have it inspected and have any corrections noted resolved quickly?
24. Would you be interested in a Protection Plan that, allows you to renew annually for one low fee that provides not only an energy savings tune-up but also covers ALL Parts and Labor as long as the policy is in effect?
25. This is a major home improvement purchase that will impact your expenses and comfort over the next 10+ years€¦.do you want to deal with a company that doesn't even come out to do a site survey much less ask you very many of the above questions?
This list is in no way exhaustive. The answers to these questions may well lead to other questions. The answers to these questions will help our professional staff assist you in selecting the right system for your home. Don't save a few bucks and a little time and make a decision over the [hone that you will end up living with for years to come.
Call Air Flow Designs At 321-397-2110 in Central Florida to arrange for one of our professionals to arrange a personal in home visit to assist you in your decision making process. We don't believe in high pressure sales but do believe in helping homeowners make informed decisions and then doing an excellent job of installing the selected system. In the Tampa Bay area, call 813-961-7887 and in Northeast Florida call 904-398-0831.
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