How to Beat the Rising Cost of Rising Temps

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The spring heat wave in many parts of the world has led to record sales of home air conditioners by manufacturers such as Voltas, Panasonic, Hitachi, LG and Haier. Sales have also been boosted by pent-up demand, with low sales in April 2021, when businesses were impacted by the second wave of COVID-19.

Sales in 2022 have already passed 2019 levels, and 2019 was one of the hottest summers of the previous decade.

Input costs are making it difficult for manufacturers to hold down prices, particularly for 5-Star-rated products. As in many industries, the global supply of air conditioner parts is unstable.

Climate change may be part of the problem. As summers get hotter and hotter, more and more people need air conditioning.

So What’s a Homeowner with an Aging HVAC System To Do?

Stick to a Strict Maintenance Schedule

If you have a technician from your trusted HVAC contractor come out twice a year to calibrate, adjust, clean and lubricate your system, it will not only work more efficiently, but will last longer.

Some HVAC companies, like Jansen Heating & Cooling, have a Maintenance Club for customers. Customers get service reminders, special pricing and preferred appointment times.

Use an HVAC Provider Who Knows Your System

Even the best-maintained equipment will eventually need costly repairs and /or replacement. If you have a regular maintenance provider, it will be easier to know when the time is coming for these expensive changes. A good technician watching the wear and tear on your system, will be able to predict when major repairs and/or replacement are needed.

Choose Wisely with the Help of a Partner You Trust

When it’s time to make a big investment, you don’t want to consult with someone who knows nothing about your HVAC needs. Your regular technician will be in the best position to advise you about what you should purchase, given the size of your home and how long you plan to stay in it. They will know the prices and performance of the various brands, having worked on them at your neighbors’ houses.

Buy from Someone You Know Prices Fairly

By the same token, if your HVAC provider has always been fair about pricing in the past, they will probably steer you toward the best deal at replacement time.

Get a Guarantee

One way to shield yourself from unpleasant cost surprises is to use an HVAC contractor that guarantees their work. Jansen offers a 100% price guarantee—we will never charge more than our estimate, no matter what the job eventually entails—and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you aren’t happy, you don’t pay.

Make Your Home as Energy-Efficient as Possible

Lowering your gas and electric usage can lower your energy bill as much as 25%.

Here are some ideas from NerdWallet:

  1. Check the seals on your windows, doors and appliances.
  2. Fix leaky ductwork.
  3. Give your thermostat a nudge down in the winter and up in the summer.
  4. Adjust your fridge and freezer temperature down.
  5. Take shorter showers.
  6. Replace your shower head.
  7. Don’t wash clothes that don’t need it in hot water.
  8. Fix leaky faucets.
  9. Adjust the temperature on your water heater down.
  10. Purchase energy-efficient appliances.
  11. Ask about discounted rates.
  12. Swap out your lightbulbs.
  13. Install dimmer switches.
  14. Use smart power strips.
  15. Do an energy audit.

These won’t prevent you from someday having to buy a new air conditioner. But they can help you save now so when the time comes, you have the money for an AC appropriate to your needs.

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