JMS Air Conditioning and Heating Blog: Archive for October, 2021

The Cost of Not Getting an Air Purifier

Monday, October 25th, 2021

We talk a lot about the cost of HVAC equipment in this blog. A heating or cooling system is one of the largest investments you might make in your life, aside from a car or a home. That’s why we think it’s helpful to homeowners when we talk about the financial side of this industry.

Indoor air quality isn’t any different. There’s absolutely a cost to investing in an air purifier in Thousand Oaks, CA, but that cost should be weighed against the cost of not getting a system like this. Let us explain.

Getting sick more often, and experiencing foul odors throughout your home can be a net negative in a lot of ways. Your life might be uncomfortable and you might be inconvenienced by cleaning more, but these problems can also add up financially. Purchasing more tissues and cleaning supplies, going out to eat more, things like these are some of the expenses that come with forgoing this kind of important investment.

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How Much Does AC Repair Really Cost?

Monday, October 11th, 2021

One of the largest and most interesting reasons why homeowners stay away from professional AC repairs is because of the cost. People can get baffled by the increase in cost when a professional fixes your air conditioner as opposed to when an amateur or family friend offers to do it. At this point, it can almost feel like some companies are just charging more for no reason. Is this really what’s going on?

Well, it’s actually the opposite. As air conditioners have gotten more technologically complex in the past ten years and their efficiency levels have skyrocketed, they require much more high-tech equipment and training for solid repairs. If you’re on the market for AC repair in Thousand Oaks, CA, an amateur might offer cheaper prices because they’re using older, outdated tools or they might have never worked with such a high-tech system.

Here are a few good reasons to explain why AC repairs cost what they do.

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