Free Guide Puts Consumer in Control of Purchasing and Installing Home Heaters
Alpine Home Air Products' Guidebook Helps Consumers Balance Home-Heating Needs with Economic and Ecological Concerns
ROCKFORD, Ill., Oct. 1, 2007 -- With cold weather not far off, many homeowners' thoughts are turning to heating equipment. At the same time, increasing concerns about skyrocketing utility costs and the impact of consumer decisions on the environment have made homeowners' approaches to selecting a heating system more complex. Those consumers can now figure out the heating option that best suits their needs with a free information guide titled "Buying and Installing a Home Heating System" (http://www.heating-guide.info) from Alpine Home Air Products.
While Alpine's online store provides several informational resources for customers, Andrew Arthurs, the president of Alpine, decided to create an information guide for anyone looking to buy a heating unit. "The average person tends to see his or her heating equipment as a 'black box of mystery.' As a result, the consumer is at the mercy of local contractors or salespeople who may be selective about the information shared," said Arthurs. "We wanted to help guide people through the selection and buying process, particularly at a time when homeowners are searching for greener, more cost-effective options."
"Buying and Installing a Home Heating System" provides an overview of the various types of heating units, how they operate, plus the pros and cons of each type. Readers learn about the questions they should ask a heating unit company or a heating and cooling professional. In addition, the guide gives plain-language tips and guidelines for the following tasks:
-- Choosing the right size of unit
-- Lowering utility bills
-- Determining what accessories are important, and which ones are not
-- Knowing what really matters when comparing brands
-- Deciding whether Do-It-Yourself (DIY) installation is a good idea or not
-- Getting a great installation deal from a contractor
The guide also explains the three options for obtaining a new heating system: full-service shipping and installation by stores, online purchases with a local contractor hired for installation, and DIY installation following purchase.
"The method you choose depends on how much work you are willing to do, your mechanical skills and willingness to get involved and, most of all, how much money you want to save," Arthurs stated. "Generally, the last two options are more cost-effective."
Readers are aided in purchasing decisions by a chart that summarizes efficiency ratings, whether the brand qualifies for a federal energy tax credit, length of the parts warranty, pricing and additional comments. The guide also includes an easy-to-use checklist that helps readers keep track of what they have learned and decide what to do next.
"I scoured the Internet myself, looking for articles on the subject, and found that you'd have to pull the information together from several different sources to obtain the information that we've presented in a single place with this guide," stated Arthurs. "We've made sure to answer the questions that consumers are most likely to have and that are hard to find anywhere else. Now consumers will be in control and can save as much money as possible, no matter what vendor they choose."
"Buying and Installing a Home Heating System" is downloadable as a PDF at http://www.heating-guide.info.
Source: Distributed by eReleases - http://www.ereleases.com
CONTACT: Andrew Arthurs
Alpine Home Air Products
1002 22nd St.
Rockford, IL 61108
x202
Website: http://www.heating-guide.info
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