It sounds like a great deal: Buy this furnace, and we’ll give you an AC for free!
Who doesn’t love something that’s free, right?
Companies that offer alluring deals like buying a furnace and getting an air conditioner for free often make customers assume they're going to hit the jackpot. Unfortunately, it's essential to view these offers carefully. Many times, what seems like a very good deal at first may not be so amazing in the long run. Shady companies may inflate the prices of their products or incorporate hidden costs to make up for the discount they're promoting.
Think of that old saying: there’s no such thing as a free lunch. Well, in the HVAC industry, there aren’t very many air conditioners that are really free when it's all over.
Watch out for the Not-So-Free AC
A supposedly "free" AC could come at the expense of paying higher installation fees or purchasing expensive extra services. It's crucial for buyers to carefully analyze the overall cost and terms before falling for such offers. One way to protect yourself is to request a second opinion from a different HVAC company, such as All Solutions Heating & Cooling, and review prices of the entire installation.
Below are a couple of the ways a “free” AC could come back to sting you in the pocketbook
- Inflated product prices: Some companies may boost the prices of their services and products to make up for the "free" AC or service they're offering. This can make the overall cost of the contract much high