{"id":3843,"date":"2018-08-14T02:19:29","date_gmt":"2018-08-14T07:19:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/?p=3843"},"modified":"2024-08-16T13:36:30","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T18:36:30","slug":"buying-an-air-conditioner-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/buying-an-air-conditioner-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying an Air Conditioner: AC Questions You Cannot Afford to Skip"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/buying-an-air-conditioner-questions\/#What_to_Consider_When_Buying_an_Air_Conditioner\" >What to Consider When Buying an Air Conditioner<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/buying-an-air-conditioner-questions\/#What_is_the_ACs_efficiency\" >What is the AC&rsquo;s efficiency?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/buying-an-air-conditioner-questions\/#Have_you_had_your_home_evaluated_and_sized_properly\" >Have you had your home evaluated and sized properly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/buying-an-air-conditioner-questions\/#How_do_you_choose_the_best_HVAC_specialist\" >How do you choose the best HVAC specialist?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/buying-an-air-conditioner-questions\/#Should_you_sign_a_maintenance_contract\" >Should you sign a maintenance contract?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/buying-an-air-conditioner-questions\/#Contact_Galmiche_Sons_for_More_Tips_on_Buying_an_Air_Conditioner\" >Contact Galmiche &amp; Sons for More Tips on Buying an Air Conditioner<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/buying-an-air-conditiner-1.jpg\" alt=\"Buying an Air Conditioner | AC Questions\" width=\"300\" height=\"259\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3863\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When buying a new air conditioner, the many options available can make it quite difficult to decide on the best one. This gets even harder when you are not sure what to be on the lookout for. There are certain things that you need to keep in mind when you are considering buying a new air conditioner. Read on to find out what questions you should consider before you buy a new air conditioner for your home.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p>As a leading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/is-your-hvac-company-trustworthy\/\">HVAC company<\/a>, Galmiche &amp; Sons has been serving the residents of St. Louis for many years. Our vast experience as well as our professionally trained technicians make us well suited to take care of all your HVAC needs. If you have any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating &amp; air conditioning<\/a> problems or want help when buying an air conditioner, simply call us at <span class=\"mobile_tel\"><span class=\"mobile_tel\">314-993-1110<\/span><\/span> and we will be happy to help.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Consider_When_Buying_an_Air_Conditioner\"><\/span>What to Consider When Buying an Air Conditioner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you start thinking about buying a new air conditioner, it is important to have all the facts at hand. From considering budget to evaluating efficiency, there are a couple of questions that you should absolutely not forget when you are buying an air conditioner.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_ACs_efficiency\"><\/span>What is the AC&rsquo;s efficiency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/buying-an-air-conditiner-2.jpg\" alt=\"Tips for Buying an Air Conditioner\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3866\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is perhaps one of the most important things to consider when buying an air conditioner. An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/air-conditioner-units.html\">air conditioner unit<\/a> that has a higher efficiency will offer more cooling power. This will translate to lower energy bills. Although higher efficiency ACs are more expensive, they will save you more in the long-run, making them worthwhile for many homeowners.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Have_you_had_your_home_evaluated_and_sized_properly\"><\/span>Have you had your home evaluated and sized properly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A home evaluation will help you determine what size AC will be able to handle your home&#8217;s cooling load. Ensuring that the system is properly sized, ensures the most efficient and reliable heating and cooling. When considering buying a new AC, you may want to have a full home audit done so as to help you select the best AC to ensure your home comfort.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_choose_the_best_HVAC_specialist\"><\/span>How do you choose the best HVAC specialist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When buying an air conditioner, you also want to be on the lookout for a reliable HVAC specialist. Shop around for some of the best specialists. Ensure that the company you choose is legally certified and well trained to handle your HVAC system. Choose specialists that are knowledgeable and not just able to provide accurate installation, but also ready to help you with any future HVAC-related issue.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_sign_a_maintenance_contract\"><\/span>Should you sign a maintenance contract?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Buying an air conditioner does not mean that you can just forget about your HVAC system. It is important that you plan for the recommended maintenance as well. An ongoing maintenance contract will ensure that your HVAC specialist checks the HVAC system at least annually. With this, you can be sure that your system will always be in good working condition saving you the trouble of expensive repairs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_Galmiche_Sons_for_More_Tips_on_Buying_an_Air_Conditioner\"><\/span>Contact Galmiche &amp; Sons for More Tips on Buying an Air Conditioner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Buying a new air conditioner does not have to be a tiresome task. We hope that the above tips go a long way in helping you make that important decision. If you would still like to learn more or would like to schedule an appointment with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating &amp; air conditioning<\/a> specialists, call us today in St. Louis at <span class=\"mobile_tel\"><span class=\"mobile_tel\">314-993-1110<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When buying a new air conditioner, the many options available can make it quite difficult to decide on the best one. This gets even harder when you are not sure what to be on the lookout for. There are certain things that you need to keep in mind when you are considering buying a new air conditioner. Read on to find out what questions you should consider before you buy a new air conditioner for your home. 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