It’s important to have a furnace ready to go for the winter. If you need a new furnace, you may be eager to buy one as quickly as possible. But some places are better to buy furnaces from than others. Here are three reasons you shouldn’t buy a furnace from a retail hardware store in Youngsville, LA:
Lack of Expertise
While the staff at a hardware store will certainly try to be helpful, it consists of generalists who are unlikely to have much detailed knowledge about the inner workings of HVAC systems. If you go and buy your furnace from a dedicated HVAC company, you will deal with experienced service technicians who will install your system, know all about repairs and will provide you with advice on maintenance plans to keep your system running for many years.
Warranty Issues
Hardware stores may attach some sort of warranties to the furnaces they sell, but these are unlikely to be as comprehensive as those you would get when buying from an HVAC company. Specifically, hardware store warranties may cover the cost of new parts, but they generally won’t cover the cost of labor if your furnace should ever break down.
Poor Installation Practices
When you go into the market looking for a new furnace, you want a system that works well and the installation to be smooth, careful and precise. Buying a furnace from a big-box retailer typically means that you plan on installing your own furnace without the proper training.
Hardware stores may be perfectly acceptable places to go and buy smaller and simpler tools and equipment, but if you need a furnace, we don’t recommend them. Instead, get your new heating system from the trained professionals at Desormeaux’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. We’ll ensure you get the best heating installation services in Youngsville, LA.
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