How To Get The Best Heating And Air Deals Year Round

Dec 14
11:34

2011

Anna Woodward

Anna Woodward

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Save money on heating and air repair and maintenance by taking advantage of discounts. If you are having trouble finding these deals, there are some tips that can help you.

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Maintaining and repairing your heating and air systems can be expensive. Discounts,How To Get The Best Heating And Air Deals Year Round Articles deals, and coupons can help homeowners greatly reduce the costs and keep their climate control systems running at peak performance for longer, or can install a whole new unit for a fraction of its normal price. Here are some tips on how to snag the best HVAC deals.

Pre-Season Tune-ups
As with any industry, heating and air specialists have busy and slow periods. When business gets sluggish, you'll start finding more discounts in your mailbox or online. Take advantage of off-season offers by using them for some pre-season tune-ups and maintenance. You may not neat your heater serviced in September, but if the temperatures are still mild HVAC companies will be eager to pick up some clients. Planning ahead can help you take advantage of offers that would likely not be available at the peak of the busy period.

Off Season
If you're looking to buy a completely new heating and air system than you'll want to plan your purchase for the exact opposite of when you'll need it. Buy cooling units in January and February when the demand has stalled, and anything warm should be left until the middle of summer in June and July. There is one small problem with this technique and that is you may have fewer options and newer models may not have been released to the market yet.

Military and Veteran Discounts
Many companies including heating and air specialists support the armed forces by offering military members as well as veterans a small discount. The problem is that few people know about it because they aren't always openly advertised. Check out the company's website or call and ask if there is anything available. Even if there normally are not any discounts offered, you'd be surprised how receptive many companies can be especially if you also tell them you're a first time customer.

Warranties
Have you checked the warranties on your appliances before calling out for repair? Many heating and air units will come with lifetime warranties for certain components and extended warranties for other complications that can arise. Why pay when they will take care of the bill for you? Depending on what the problem is, you may have to pay for the labor. However, combining a free part with some of the other offers mentioned can keep more change in your wallet.

Ask
Sometimes the best deals are the ones you come up with yourself. Bold consumers are straightforward and ask for discounts or name a price they want to pay. This can end up with someone hanging up the phone, but more often than not you'll open up some negotiations as long as you're being reasonable and respectful. Some tricks that can work in your favor include being a first time customer, having a coupon from a rival company and getting it matched or beaten, or having multiple services performed. Always ask if they have a referral system, which can also yield some rewards for loyal customers.


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