Who says print is dead? Certainly not the homeowner who saved hundreds of dollars thanks to something he saw in the paper. Our Ocean City resident called Comfort Now after seeing an ad promoting our great off-season prices. The homeowner had a 15-year-old Heil air conditioning system in his coastal duplex wasn’t up to the task anymore, and it was only matter of time until it left them hot under the collar in more ways than one. Now the time was right to get it replaced for a great price. The final cost was even lower than he anticipated.

Problem: A 15-year-old Heil air conditioning system was no longer properly cooling a summer rental duplex.

Solution: Replace old system with new Carrier Coastal heating and cooling system. Add ductless panels to existing electric baseboard heaters.

Comfort Now has been working with shore communities for years now, and there is one sure thing we've learned- most heating and air conditioning systems take a beating, because of the exposure to salt in the air. The fins and other parts of most AC units work to take humidity out of the air and are exposed to water through condensation. Coupled with salt air, and you get a recipe for corrosion and a shorter life span for most units. Sometimes units can start to fail in half the expected life span they might have inland, so this makes choosing the right sort of HVAC system for your shore home really important.

When we sat down with the homeowner to present options, we knew that longevity was an important factor- replacing your HVAC system is a big undertaking, and we knew they wanted a system that would serve his family well for years to come.

Comfort Now works with Carrier, and they have developed a specific line of Coastal units, with special coatings and platings to reduce the risk for corrosion and extend the life of your AC units. Even better, these units are backed by one of the best seacoast warranties you’ll find, making it a wise investment for years to come. By taking advantage of off-season rates, our homeowner could make his duplex one of the most comfortable homes on his street at the best price possible, while also getting the best rated unit for coastal communities.

Our Ocean City homeowner was able to get a new Carrier Coastal heating and cooling system, especially made for homes close to large bodies of water. Ocean breezes, morning fog and the like can settle salt air into the coils and fins of air conditioning units, even as far and 10 miles on shore! Ocean City has the ocean on one side and fresh water on the other, giving it a double dose of exposure to the elements!

The Carrier Coastal models come equipped with weatherproofing that prevents corrosion, especially from seawater. This becomes even more important when there have been floods with severe storms over the past few years, and having a unit that can withstand coastal weather and sea water is crucial. These unit are also made to handle heavy-duty summer air dehumidification. This is especially important when hot air and nearby water make a place like Ocean City much more humid than other shore areas.

Next was the challenge of evenly cooling the building. Duplexes are notoriously difficult to heat or cool properly. It seems inevitable that the top apartment is always warmer than the bottom one. And, with more rooms than a one-family home that’s the same size, the area often gets uneven amounts of heat or air conditioning.

That’s where ductless panels come in. To supplement the existing electric baseboard heaters, Comfort Now added a ductless panel to help keep things even. These panels are easy and unobtrusive to install, and do a great job generating consistent temperatures in a room.

The panels work independently to control the climate in its range. Each one can generate more or less cool air than others in the home to suit its zone. That means they offer better, consistent quality while saving money on energy bills when the system isn’t over cooling one area to make up for warm spots elsewhere.

In fact, this property owner saw his energy costs cut nearly in half. He now pays around $275 per month instead of $500. That’s not the only way these energy-efficient products helped his wallet. The new system met the efficiency requirements necessary for a South Jersey Gas financing program. The Carrier technicians knew this, and let the customer know about the opportunity.

As a result, the new system is costing the owner almost nothing out of pocket thanks to a zero-interest loan over five years through the energy company. Add to that the savings on his monthly bill, and the special  off-season pricing. Now, this Ocean City duplex generates even more of a return for its owner thanks to a reliable new Carrier Coastal unit. Even while paying for the new unit, the owner’s monthly expense has barely changed. Meanwhile, his renters will enjoy a more comfortable experience every summer, and he doesn’t have to worry about the saltwater and summer humidity causing his HVAC unit to break down prematurely.

All that from just an ad in the paper.