If you want to add both value and comfort to your home, you may want to consider having central air conditioning installed in your home.
It’s important to consider a few crucial factors before hiring an HVAC contractor.
Naturally you’ll want to consider the cost of the installation along with what potential buyers are willing to pay as a result of the system. So just how much will it cost? It depends. For example, what time of year will you have the system installed? Think of supply and demand as it applies to air conditioning. If you have it installed during the summer season, you’ll likely pay significantly more than if you have it done during the cooler months of the year. Some HVAC contractors offer up to twenty percent off the cost of central air conditioner installations when they aren’t busy – such as in the winter. Also, what heating system does your home now have? If it’s heated with forced air, then the existing ductwork will significantly reduce the cost of the installation. This, of course, is also true if you have an older central air conditioning system already in place. Another consideration when factoring in the cost is the size of your home. A good HVAC contractor will know what size air conditioner you’ll need for the actual square footage of the house. Now, what will a realtor tell you about the value that central air conditioning adds to your home? They will likely tell you that it’s definitely a plus, but that it’s also an ‘invisible upgrade’. In other words, home buyers want it, but it’s not as exciting as features that are visible – such as new countertops.