It seems like a great deal: Buy this furnace, and we’ll give you an AC for free!
Who doesn’t appreciate something free, right?
Companies that offer tempting deals like buying a furnace and getting an air conditioner for free usually make customers think they're going to hit the jackpot. However, it's essential to evaluate these offers carefully. In many cases, what seems like a fantastic deal at first may not be so wonderful in the long run. Unscrupulous companies may increase the prices of their products or include hidden costs to make up for the discount they're promoting.
There’s the saying: there’s no such thing as a free lunch. Well, in the HVAC industry, there aren’t too many air conditioners that are really free when it's all over.
Be on the Lookout 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 very important for consumers to meticulously analyze the overall cost and terms before falling for such promotions. One way to protect yourself is to obtain a second opinion from a different HVAC company, such as Ohler & Holzhauer Inc., and review prices of the entire installation.
The following are a couple of the ways a “free” AC could come back to