04/11/2021
IMPORTANT TIPS TO:
HOW TO AVOID THE BIGGEST MISTAKES IN NEED OF SERVICE
I always measure twice before cutting once, but not everyone will choose that option. Let's see what is crucial in making big decision to spend thousands of hardly made money or save some even more than half of it.
The first thing it comes to our mind is"OMG, it's below zero and my furnace died, or it's melting outside, my A/C went down, we'll be roasted! "
We all know that such repairs and similar for our homes are very costly especially when we are tight on budget. Here are some tips that might help everyone to save some money and have a comfort in their home.
1) During the time when your systems are both working don't wait for ER situation, go and buy some cheap fans or heaters and store them. I usually buy fans during the winter time cause their prices are much lower than during the summer's heat. Same for heaters, buy them in summer's seasons. That way, if your furnace or A/C goes down you won't panic and make quick decisions. Using those emergency heaters or fans for a few days won't cost you much and it will save you big greens. :)
2) Take your time in deciding what company will do the best and provide you with 100% satisfaction. You won't run to dial first one open because they are with reason open 24 hours. After-hours fees usually apply and many will put you in the corner once you call them. They will remove the after-hours fees if you accept their service. Now, think about it. You won't buy the first house you see when looking for home, right? You need more and you wanna make sure there are no after purchase expenses fixing this or that. The same thing is with choosing every service in your home. If technicians will be back and back several times to work on the same issue than it's a stress, trouble and your valuable time on the table. So, choose smartly.
3) Once you pick at least two companies compare their diagnoses because the second opinion is in most cases free. Well, don't panic if the first one tells you that diagnostic fee can be removed only while they are in your home. It's sales tactic and trust me, you'll get that fee removed if you call them after you hear the second opinion and if you decide to go with the first choice. In every business, making new customer is more valuable than that one time fee. Remember, they will have you on the long run and why not to remove $90 fee?
4) DO NOT base your opinion on reviews. All business can and will remove bad reviews , especially those where customers or potential customers are talking about poor service or prices.
5) Be wise, ask questions over the phone and request as many information as you can. Their front desk service might try to avoid answers , but there are always some leading members of the team available. No office will have all managers out on the field constantly.
6) Don't take promises or advertising as granted, money is in the game so what's red might become blue very easily.
7) Big companies are big with reason. More technicians will be available, also sometimes better benefits to fit your needs and budgets.
8) Once you choose who will come to your home observe and listen. Again, making you to believe that you NEED it is the goal. You should know what and when you need something, either it's a new system or a new part.
9) DO NOT rush in signing contracts. Once you are in you are in. Always find 10 or 15 minutes to check benefits and prices with more than one company. It's your money, your home and your family. Make sure you don't loose the money or time down the road. A year or two under the contract will lock you in with or without satisfaction.
10) The most important part, ALWAYS check online shops, like Amazon or similar if you need new water heater. You will be surprised how much money, even thousands, you can save buying tankless water heater directly from factory distributor. The cost of installation will still be much less then purchasing through the company, but you must always ask or check for warranty prior any purchase. It might be costly to buy from company directly but there is a piece of mind knowing that they will provide warranty on their work. If you chose to go that way then again, check several companies for:
monthly payments, benefits and interest rate before you hop in with decision.
Now you see why having emergency heaters or fans will help you even though many will say "Naaah, I don't know when and will my A/C or furnace will go down, don't wanna store extra stuff in my storage, house or garage." Yes, that's correct, you DON'T know and what if it happens when you are low on the money or having hard times? It's like having candles, food and drinks always in stock in case of something. Hopefully, these tips were helpful.
Enjoy your summer and be happy. 🥰
