Why a Second Opinion on Your HVAC System Makes Sense in the Fall
Has an HVAC company put it to you that a new furnace is called for? You may be looking at a repair quote of some size and questioning if the counsel you were given has your best interests at heart or theirs.
Chances are you have been in this position before. We see it often at Bickel Heating & Cooling. For over 10 years we have put our experience to work for homeowners and commercial clients in South Bend and all of Michiana to determine what their system is truly calling for. A phone call to (574) 800-4559 is all it takes for us to have a look. There is no better way to get some clarity before parting with money than to have us give a second opinion on another company’s assessment.
The Season Lends Itself to It
You could say fall is the lull between the demand for winter heat and the rush of summer cooling. The air conditioner is being put aside and the furnace is set to do its job. Most do not appreciate how important that timing is.
In the fall the system is put through its paces as it is not in the height of the season. One puts on the AC for a warm day and then turns up the heat come evening. Such back and forth will show you things a system running one mode for months would conceal. It is the perfect time to put an end to minor issues while they are still inexpensive, rather than wait for a January cold snap to make them costly. A furnace that will not start or makes odd noises is far easier to deal with in October.
There Is Value in a Second Opinion
One can not fault every recommendation made to you, but then again not all of them are the whole story. A technician may put forward a full replacement where a repair would suffice, or conversely suggest a fix when an old unit is only going to fail again and should be replaced.
With a second opinion you are in a position to make the call. A fresh perspective will tell you:
- What the problem really is
- If you are better off with a repair or a new system
- The life expectancy of what you have
- Does the price tag reflect the work
- Your options to proceed
- How to put financing to work and make a large bill more palatable on a monthly basis
Too many homeowners are put on the spot to agree, particularly after an equipment failure. By getting a second opinion in the fall you take the pressure off. Winter has not forced your hand yet, so there is time to weigh your options.
What an Inspection Will Show
It is prudent to have an inspection in the fall even without a quote in hand. The furnace has been idle since the summer and dust and the like have had a chance to accumulate.
We do not mince words. An inspection from us is an honest appraisal of the situation and we will be plain about your choices; that has been our way of doing business from the start. Should your present system be near the end of the road, fall affords you the opportunity to think about what is next, be it a new furnace, a mini split for a room that is hard to heat, or something to improve your indoor air quality for the winter ahead.
Count on Us
We are as much around as your HVAC problems are. At Bickel Heating & Cooling you can reach us any hour of the day or night, noon or midnight. And a free estimate means you will not be out of pocket for a straight answer or a second opinion.
We are at the service of homes and businesses in South Bend, Mishawaka, Bremen and throughout Marshall, Elkhart and St. Joseph counties, Granger, Plymouth, Osceola, Nappanee, Notre Dame and beyond.
Make it a point to have someone else review the matter before you sign on to a major quote. It is good for your confidence and your wallet. Call us at (574) 800-4559 and we will put you in a position to trust your system when winter comes.
