Homeowners always want to know, ‘When is the best time to buy a new AC unit for my home?’. Just like you wouldn’t go to the gym at 5:30 P.M. during peak hours, you also don’t want to buy a new air conditioner when everyone in town is calling their HVAC company. In other words, you want to buy it before summer—not during.
Benefits of Buying a New Air Conditioner Before Summer
Before the summer heat hits you, it’s important to make sure your AC unit is up to the task of keeping you and your family cool for the summer. Don’t rely on a barely functioning ten year old AC unit to do the job, and instead reap the benefits of current state of the art AC units, and experience comfort like never before. Read on to learn more about the benefits of upgrading your AC unit before summer starts.
Peace of Mind
If you’re worried about whether or not you should buy a new air conditioner before summer rolls around, you’re obviously in need of one. You probably have an older model, one that’s on its last leg. Older AC units are prone to breakdowns, especially during summer when they experience peak usage. You don’t want to be without the comfort of AC during a heat wave. Even worse, having an older unit that’s prone to breaking, can cost you a pretty penny in repairs, sometimes even more than simply getting rid of it. So for your own peace of mind, we recommend replacing it.
Lower Price
We typically recommend our customers to try and purchase any new air conditioning units either before summer, during the spring, or after, during the fall. This is usually what we would refer to as the ‘offseason’ which is when there is less demand for air conditioners. You can usually get a better price on your purchase, which makes it the best time to buy an air conditioner.
Stay Cool for the Summer
Midwestern summers are hot and humid, especially here in Ohio, where summers often reach temperatures of 80°, 90°, and on those rare occasions, sometimes even 100°. With the humidity and sun shining down on your neck, summers here can be unbearable. But not if you’re in a nice, cool, and shaded place, such as your home. Now, imagine if you had nowhere to turn to? If the summer heat was too much to handle, and you couldn’t retreat to your sanctuary because there was no running AC. You might as well just stand outside. It’s important to stay cool for the summer, and there is no better way to guarantee you are than with a brand new air conditioning uni
Better Air Quality
If you’ve got an old janky AC unit, that’s not up to par to modern standards and regulations, you’re probably not getting the most out of your AC system. Newer models are fitted with all the fancy features needed for a 21st century home. From advanced filtration systems to help improve the air quality of your home, to better cooling, and humidity control, modern AC units allow homeowners to experience comfort like you’ve never seen.
How to Get the Best Price
At CJS Heating and Air we understand that air conditioners are a luxury, which is why we always want to help our customers get the best deal they can. Read on to learn about how you could save a little extra money when purchasing a new AC system for your home.
Tax Credits and Rebates
According to the IRS, homeowners who have made energy-efficient improvements to their home after January 1, 2023, such as a qualifying AC unit, may be entitled to earn a tax credit of up to $3,200. Qualified expenses include:
- Qualified energy efficiency improvements installed during the taxable year.
- Residential energy property.
- Home energy audits.
The maximum yearly credit you can claim is:
- $1,200 for energy efficient property costs and certain energy efficient home improvements, with limits on exterior doors ($250 per door and $500 total), exterior windows and skylights ($600) and home energy audits ($150)
- $2,000 per year for qualified heat pumps, water heaters, biomass stoves or biomass boilers
Bundle Services
A great way for homeowners to save money on a new AC unit is by taking advantage of bundle offers and services. Bundling can offer homeowners a cost-effective option to upgrade their air conditioner, heating , and ventilation. By offering a bundle of services, clients can be eligible for discounts, and the peace of mind of knowing their home will be taken care of.
Rely on CJS Heating and Air
You shouldn’t be relying on an antiquated, borderline obsolete AC unit to keep you going through the summer months. It’s inefficient, costly, and not nearly as comfortable as you could be with a brand new unit. This year, with the help of CJS Heating and Air, keep your home and your family cool for the entirety of summer. Wave goodbye to that standing fan, the R22 refrigerants, and the worry of your AC unit not making it through another summer.
