If you’re in the market for a new furnace, you may want to head to your local home improvement store in Dover, DE. After all, they have everything you need under one roof, right? Not necessarily; here are four reasons you should avoid shopping for a furnace at a home improvement store and, instead, work with a locally trusted company.
1. Stores Don’t Have Knowledgeable Professionals
A home improvement store is mainly concerned with selling equipment and accessories, not with providing professional expertise or support. Installing a furnace is not a one-man job you can do on your own. It’s a complex project requiring a trained professional’s skills. If you try to install a furnace yourself or hire someone not qualified to do the job, you could void the warranty, damage the furnace or cause a dangerous gas leak.
2. You May Not Get the Best Price
Furnaces are one of the most expensive indoor comfort systems in your home. If you choose to buy a furnace from a home improvement store, you’ll pay their markup price rather than the wholesale price you’d get from a trusted HVAC contractor. In other words, you’ll spend more than necessary.
3. The Furnace May Not Be Right for Your Home
The furnaces available at home improvement stores are usually one-size-fits-all models. Plus, there aren’t as many knowledgeable professionals to advise you on the best one for your home. Too small of a model won’t be able to heat your home adequately. Premature breakdowns could happen if it’s too large, or frequent on and off cycling .
4. Customer Care Concerns
If you have a problem with the furnace after it’s installed, good luck getting anyone at the store to help you. You’ll probably be transferred to a call center where you’ll have to wait on hold for a long time before speaking to someone. And even then, they may not be able to help you solve the problem.
Furnaces are a big investment. It’s best to do your research and contact our team at Griffith Energy Services to ensure you get the best installation service available. Our expert technicians are more than familiar with this type of heating system and will help you select the perfect one for your needs.
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