Heating And Air Conditioning Systems: What Do Homeowners Really Want?

When it comes to heating and air conditioning Systems: What Do Homeowners Really Want? For homeowners investing in a new HVAC system, energy efficiency and comfort are important considerations but, what homeowners want most of all from their HVAC systems is a long lifespan and years of hassle-free performance, according to a recent survey conducted by Emerson Climate Technologies.

The company’s 2015 Residential Air Conditioning Consumer Research Summary Report sheds light on consumers’ priorities when it comes to selecting air conditioning and heating systems.
HVAC system reliability is the top attribute, and that’s understandable–homeowners want the peace of mind that comes from knowing they’ve purchased a good system and that it’s been installed professionally.

The next most important consideration is the monthly operating cost of the unit–homeowners like to know that their system delivers the best efficiency for the dollar and that operating costs will fall within a range they feel comfortable with.

And speaking of comfort, homeowners’ third most important attribute for HVAC systems is that they “always produce the desired air temperature.”
Interestingly, the purchase price of the HVAC system was not the top priority, which indicates that many homeowners are willing to spend more money on their systems, as long as it delivers the reliability, efficiency, and comfort they are looking for.

Here are the remaining attributes of HVAC systems that the survey respondents desired, listed in order of importance:

• Produces even temperature throughout my home; no hot or cold spots.
• Requires little routine maintenance.
• The equipment is adequately covered by a warranty.
• The system can be quickly and easily repaired if it breaks.
• It is installed by a contractor I trust.
• The system operates quietly.
• Has the best technology available.
• Keeps the air clean.
• Maintains humidity at my desired level.
• Creates no strong drafts of cold or hot air when running.
• Minimizes impact on the global environment.
• It automatically notifies me when it needs servicing or repair.
• Removes unpleasant odors from the air.
• I can remotely monitor and control my home’s climate via the internet.