{"id":999,"date":"2016-09-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-09-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2021-07-13T17:45:09","modified_gmt":"2021-07-13T21:45:09","slug":"buyers-guide-selecting-a-residential-air-conditioner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hhhovey.com\/blog\/buyers-guide-selecting-a-residential-air-conditioner","title":{"rendered":"Buyer&#8217;s Guide: Selecting a Residential Air Conditioner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hhhovey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/residential-ac-scaled.jpeg\" style=\"border: 0px solid;height: 200px;float: right;margin-left: 10px\" alt=\"residential-ac\" title=\"H.H. Hovey Heating and Cooling\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Heating and air conditioning equipment is a major investment. Get prepared.<\/p>\n<p>Heating and air conditioning equipment replacement is expensive enough to make it necessary to get informed advice before making your purchase. H.H. Hovey Heating & Cooling, Inc., has been in operation for over 25 years, and we&#8217;re the first and only certified Bryant dealer in the state. At the same time, we also sell other brands, so you can trust we&#8217;ll give you honest opinions on the best unit for your property and budget.<\/p>\n<h3>Most Important Factors in AC Selection<\/h3>\n<p>An HVAC specialist can help you evaluate AC units and your property&#8217;s needs based on certain factors, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Power:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t trust any dealer who recommends size solely based on the number of rooms or square footage in your home. HVAC units rely on adequate air pressure, so the size and shape of each room plays a factor in efficiency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>North Carolina challenges residents in ways that homeowners in other areas of the country don&#8217;t have to deal with. Your supplier should understand these challenges and offer you units capable of withstanding your region&#8217;s risks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add-ons: <\/strong>Today&#8217;s systems aren&#8217;t just focused on temperature control. Advanced features allow you to keep your climate perfectly balanced. Consider air filtration, humidity control, quiet operation, smart thermostats and other features capable of providing the benefits your family needs. Talk with the experts to determine what&#8217;s available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"\/schedule-service\/contact-us\" title=\"Contact us\">Contact us <\/a>whenever you consider replacing your heating and air conditioning equipment. We carry some of the top brands in the business and can give you the professional advice you need to make the best investment. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Heating and air conditioning equipment is a major investment. Get prepared. 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