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If you’re experiencing problems with your current air conditioner or if your AC is so old and inefficient that the bills keep adding up – you definitely want to look at a new system.

But where do you start?

 

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If you’re experiencing problems with your  current air conditioner, or if your AC is
so old and inefficient that bills keep adding up,  you definitely want to look at a new system. Well,
where do you start? Well, when considering a new  air conditioner, it’s important to remember that
not all air conditioners are created equal and  there are different options available. There are
window units which are often used for temporary  installations, in-wall units, which are typically
used in condos, and central air units, which  are usually found in homes. If your home has an
existing furnace, then a central a/c unit will be  your best option as they’re extremely efficient,
saving both energy and money. Now once you’ve  landed on the system type, you want to consider
five key areas; the brand, output capacity,  installation, rebates, and lastly, how to maximize
the life of your equipment. When purchasing a new  AC you want to choose a trusted system that will
stand up to years of use, is reliable, efficient,  cost-effective and if something does happen,
you need to know that the parts and service  are easily available. At Reliance Home Comfort,
we work with the top brands in the industry. An  air conditioner has to be sized for your home. A
Reliance Home Comfort Advisor will help you choose  the best option by considering your total square
footage, sun exposure, the age of your home  and its insulation, and how energy-efficient
you’re looking for the system to be. To get the  most benefit out of a new system, you want to
make sure it’s installed properly so you want to  hire an installation team that is well-trained,
experienced and professional. After all, you’re  placing your home comfort in their hands. A
Reliance installation team will be able to ensure  that your HVAC is properly installed in order to
maximize comfort, longevity and efficiency.  Depending on the unit you choose and the area
that you live in, there may be government mail-in  rebates and incentives available that can help
you save money. During an in-home consultation,  the Reliance Home Comfort Advisor will discuss
the programs available to you. And lastly, you  want to have an understanding of what your new
equipment will require in terms of regular  service and maintenance to make sure you get
the maximum lifetime value from your system.  Remember, if you need a new air conditioner,
Call on Reliance™ to schedule time with a  Reliance Home Comfort Advisor. You can count
on our expertise to assess your home and make sure  that you get the right solution for your family.
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Different Air Conditioner Types to Choose From

Well, when considering a new AC it’s important to remember that not all air conditioners are created equal and there are different options available: there are window units which are often used for temporary installations, in-wall units which are typically used in condos, and central air units which are usually found in houses.

If your home has an existing furnace – then a central AC unit will be your best option as they’re extremely efficient – potentially saving both energy and money.
Now, once you’ve landed on the system type – you want to consider 5 key areas: the brand, output capacity, installation, potential rebates, and lastly, how to maximize the life of your equipment.

When purchasing a new AC, you want to choose a trusted system that will stand up to years of use, is reliable, efficient, cost-effective, and if something does happen you need to know that parts and service are easily available.

At Reliance Home Comfortâ„¢, we work with the top brands in the industry.

Output Capacity

An AC has to be sized for your home – a Reliance Home Comfort Advisor will help you choose the best option by considering your total square footage, sun exposure, the age of your home and its insulation, and your desired energy efficiency.

Installation

To get the most benefit out of a new system, you want to make sure it’s installed properly, so you want to hire an installation team that is well trained, experienced, and professional – after all, you’re placing your home comfort in their hands. A Reliance™ installation team will be able to ensure that your HVAC is properly installed in order to maximize comfort, longevity and efficiency.

Rebates

Depending on the unit you choose and the area you live in, there may be government mail-in rebates and incentives available that can save you money. During an in home-consultation, the Reliance Home Comfort Advisor will discuss the programs available to you.

Maintenance

And lastly, you want to have an understanding of what your new equipment will require in terms of regular service and maintenance to make sure you get the maximum lifetime value from your system. Want to go the hassle-free route? Read about our Heating Protection Plans.

For more great AC info, bookmark our Ultimate Air Conditioning Guide.

Remember, if you need a new AC, Call on Relianceâ„¢ to schedule time with a Reliance Home Comfort Advisor. You can count on our expertise to assess your home and make sure you get the right solution for you and your family.

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