This is a question many homeowners ask. Some people are under the impression that if they buy during the summer months, the system will be less expensive due to higher volumes of air conditioners being replaced. That isn’t the case at all. The summer is the busiest time of year for the HVAC industry. Our technicians, installers and office staff work around the clock to make sure we’re getting cold air to people as quickly as possible. Let’s step into the shoes of an installer for a moment. There are only a certain number of install crews per company. Each of those crews can replace on average, 2 systems per day. They are replacing furnaces and air conditioners in scorching attics, spider infested crawl spaces, over grown weeds and many other extreme conditions. After doing this about twice a day, all summer long, do you think those guys are going to go install more furnaces and air conditioners for less money? I know I wouldn’t. Would you?

During the winter months, business slows to a crawl. We’d be willing to take on the worlds HVAC needs just get to give our technicians and installers something to do. Due to the fact that we’re WAY slower, prices are lower. The optimal time to buy is early spring. Chances are, we’ve taken care of the furnace issues for the season and are eagerly awaiting the summer months to come. This means we’re basically in limbo. This is the time you should take advantage of to replace your system. Not only will prices be lower but you’ll have some very cheery installers since you’ve given them something to do and they’re not exhausted.

Another advantage to replacing in early spring is you have adequate time to discuss your system upgrade with your comfort consultant. At this point, it’s not 95 degrees out and your air conditioner hasn’t broken down in the middle of it. If that were to happen, you’d be faced with an impulse decision based on the fact that your home is uncomfortable and your family NEEDS cool air.