| Asking how much you'll spend on a new system is a lot like asking a builder, "How much is a house?" The builder will need to know if you want a 1,000 square foot ranch on a quarter acre lot, or if your needs run more towards a 3,500 square foot, two-story home on two wooded acres. Then there are questions about whether you want brick or vinyl siding, and so on. In other words, the cost for a new heating and cooling system will depend on many factors |
| Factors to consider
Here are a few questions you may want to ask yourself:
- Will you be happy with a basic system that focuses
mainly on temperature control?
-or-
- Will you be interested in some popular accessories
such as programmable thermastats and humidifiers that
let you have more control over your home's environment?
- Is repairing an option instead of replacing the
system?
Your final cost will depend on the options you choose.
Additional factors that can affect cost are:
- your climate
- the size and age of your home
- type of construction (block, wood frame, steel frame,
adobe)
- type of insulation
- amount of window space, type and size (single pane,
double pane, low e)
- what type of system you currently own (if any)
- the type of utilities available for heating and
cooling (gas, electric, oil).
Estimating Costs
So, with all the variables involved, how can you get a
realistic idea of how much a system will cost? Call a
qualified dealer in your area. Remember, the dealers want
your business, so most of the reputable ones will be happy
to come out, assess your needs, and provide you with a quote
at no charge or obligation.
Finding a Dealer
For more information on finding a dealer, click here.
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