When Is My HVAC System Too Old To Repair?

The title of this post is probably one of the most frequently asked questions by customers to their heating and air conditioning service providers.  It's definitely a fair question, where does one draw the line on repair costs?  How long should a heating and a/c unit last these days?  Well, the general rule of thumb is no major repairs(compressor replacement, evaporator / condenser coil replacement, blower motor assy. replacement, etc...) after about 10 years from the date of install.  That comes from nationwide, not just from Environmental Heating & Air of NC.  Most of the major manufacturers state that the life expectancy of units today is around 11-13 years.  Nowadays, 10 year parts warranties generally come standard on new systems.  HUGE factors that will determine the life of a new heating and air conditioning system are the quality of install and regular maintenance.  As I've stated before, it doesn't matter if you purchase the best, most efficient unit possible, it will mean nothing if not installed properly and then maintained at regular intervals.  These units will only give back the quality you put in to their upkeep and care.  That means, on your part, at least keeping filters changed and hedges trimmed back from your outdoor a/c condensing unit(s) for proper air flow.  The best possible thing to do is to sign up for a Preventative Maintenance program, like the one offered from Environmental Heating & Air of NC.  That being said, a minor service call here or there over the years may be expected.  No matter what, they are mechanical items and slight malfunctions are possible like with any car or appliance.  We've anticipated as much, Environmental Heating & Air of NC has included in the Preventative Maintenance plan a 10% discount on service calls for the contract year.  Hopefully, this will give you a little bit better idea when pondering what to do with your home's heating and a/c system(s).  Please give us a call if you have any questions and/or are in need of a service, thanks!

-Nickadeemus
www.enviro-nc.com 
919-535-8422

Best Time To Buy

You've probably wondered what time of year is best to purchase a new heating and air conditioning system.  Well, the truth is, it actually varies.  Often times the big companies like Lennox, Carrier, and York will have great deals at the end of the year.  While end of the year deals are a great time to buy, they aren't always guaranteed to be the best.  You'll find a lot of times that during the slow seasons, spring and fall, prices will drop dramatically.  Like right now for example, even though it is technically winter, the southeastern US is still in kind of a limbo period before it gets real cold and stays cold.  Manufacturers definitely notice this and will lower their prices to accommodate for this slower time of the year.  The best way to monitor prices is to get on to the Environmental Heating & Air of NC website at enviro-nc.com, or you're always welcome to give us a call at the number below and speak to our sales expert John Van Orden, who would love to go over different prices with you and inform you on what your best options would be.  At Environmental Heating & Air of NC, we pride ourselves on making sure our customers get the best deals possible from the manufacturers.  That makes you happy and in turn will make us happy in knowing we got you the best deal around!  Thanks for reading!

-Nickadeemus
www.enviro-nc.com
919-535-8422 

Financing That Fits Your Holiday Budget

Ok, Christmas is over and your money is spent.  Suddenly, the heat in your home stops working!  You get a technician out to have a look at it and he confirms your worst fear; it's going to cost you a couple hundred dollars to repair!  Not to mention your system is over 10 years old and it would be foolish to put that much money into a repair on a system that old.  That really only leaves you with one option, replacement!

Fear not, Environmental Heating & Air of NC has you covered!  As mentioned above, we realize many of you are all maxed out on your budgets from the holidays.  Well, we have financing plans with this in mind.  Environmental Heating & Air of NC offers everything from deferred payment plans to APR plans.  How does 0% deferred interest for 12 months sound? 

The Environmental Heating & Air of NC process includes having our sales specialist, Mr. John Van Orden, come to your residence and talk to you about what you want from your heating and air conditioning system(s).  Mr. Van Orden will then analyze your current system(s) and work up an affordable quote to accommodate all your needs, both system and financially speaking.  Again, our financing options can't be beat so you don't have to be worried about the strain from the holidays.  Please just visit our website and/or give us a call and let us help you and your family stay warm this winter and for many winters to come!

-Nickadeemus
Environmental Heating & Air of NC
919-535-8422