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 -
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CONTACT: Andrew Arthurs
Alpine Home Air Products
1002 22nd St.
Rockford, IL 61108
(800) 865-5931 x202
andrew@alpinehomeair.com
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