HVAC Tips and Tricks for New Homeowners

Tori Klein • June 9, 2022

Factors to Consider Before Buying a New HVAC

Picture of a happy couple that just moved into a new home.

Buying your brand-new home is a super exciting time! But there's a lot to take into consideration, and the HVAC system isn't usually at the top of your list. However, if your new home's air conditioning system isn't working properly, you'll be stuck feeling uncomfortable in your personal space. Below are our top recommendations for new property owners to guarantee your air conditioner runs properly from move-in day and for several years to come.


Evaluation of Your HVAC Unit's Background


Check the HVAC's Service Warranty

The very first step when buying your new house is to inspect whether the HVAC unit has a service warranty and evaluate its terms and conditions. As a new property owner, you need to keep a duplicate of this warranty available in case of any issues that might occur in the near future.


Check the HVAC's Maintenance Background

To get a clear understanding of your HVAC system's history, ask the previous house owner to share this information with you along with any inspection information. This way you'll know whether there were issues in the past so you know what to expect for the future.


Arrange Your Own HVAC Upkeep

If the previous homeowner can't share a warranty or previous upkeep records, you need to set up a professional HVAC maintenance check asap. A qualified HVAC professional will find any problems and all required repair work before the system gets permanently damaged. When it comes to your air conditioner, prevention is always better than a cure.


Consider Installing a New Air Conditioner

Prepare yourself for the possibility that your new house's air conditioning system might need to be changed. Don't be misled by how old the unit is, some damage cannot be fixed. If the system hasn't been maintained properly, or if the wrong dimension of the system was mounted in the first place, it could stop working quickly.


HVAC Installation for a New System

In case you decide to buy a brand-new system, you'll need to take a few factors into consideration to ensure you get the best HVAC for your home.


Choose the Right Type of System

Whether your home is older or newer, you'll need to pick the kind of system that's a match for the space. These choices include a single central air conditioner, a few systems, or a key system with smaller-sized devices throughout the house. This is especially vital for a new house since you'll need to budget for the expense of the purchase.


Consider Energy Efficiency

We recommend taking a close look at the HVAC's performance ranking to save you money on power bills in the long run.


Getting awareness of performance scores can also help a great deal. They consist of SEER (Seasonal Power Efficiency Ratio), EER (Power Performance Ratio), AFUE (Yearly Fuel Use Efficiency for furnaces, water heaters, and boilers), or HSPF (Heating Seasonal Performance Variable details about the heat pump). Get in touch with us for more information. Call us today!




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