Winter was over before Phoenix residents even had a chance to turn on their heaters. Springs has sprung which means the people of the Valley of the Sun have been enjoying near perfection in terms of weather. Conditions won’t stay ideal for long. Soon summer will arrive, and temperatures will rocket above 100 degrees. Parker & Sons advises that the best time to have a new HVAC unit installed is BEFORE summer. Parker & Sons offers further advice on HVAC installation.
Homeowners should start by doing extensive research. There are many factors to consider when shopping for a new HVAC system. Older homes may have different heating and cooling needs than newer homes. It is important by buy the correct sized HVAC system. A system which is too small will be inadequate in terms of meeting heating and cooling. A system which is too large will be wasteful. HVAC installers can perform a load assessment on the home to determine what sized HVAC unit is required.
Energy efficiency is an important consideration. The efficiency of an air conditioner is measured by its SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio). As technology improves the minimum required SEER rating rises. Currently, a SEER rating of 13 is the minimum.
Homeowners may have to make a decision balancing upfront cost and energy efficiency. The higher the SEER rating of the unit, the more expensive it is going to be. Many utility companies provide rebates to homes with an air conditioning unit rated about 14.5 SEER.
Finally, Parker & Sons advises homeowners to spend time shopping around and comparing offers. This is one of the primary reasons it is important to spend time shopping for an HVAC unit before summer. There won’t be pressure for individuals to make a fast decision. The find a deal that is right for them AND their family.
“Here at Parker & Sons, we will walk through the entire process of shipping for an HVAC unit, picking out the right one for you and your home, and installing it for you. We take a no pressure approach to this entire process. We know buying a new HVAC unit is a big commitment. WE just want to be there to help you out. We want this to be a relationship that lasts for years, not just through the sale of an HVAC unit,” said Justine Kelly of Parker & Sons.