Buying A Hydronic Heat System | Step 5
Posted By: SteveH // Category: Buying Hydronic Heat, hydronic heat, hydronic heating systemStep 5: Select your supplier - Make your purchase - schedule your shipment.
When choosing your hydronic heat supplier, it is common for people to simply compare prices and pick the cheapest bid. That’s a valid method, and the explosive growth of the internet has made it easy for consumers to compare prices.
This can be both good and bad for consumers. Good - if it truly means the lowest price offers the best value. Bad - because you, as the consumer have to figure out for yourself if the low price means you’re sacrificing quality or service.
You may want to consider some additional factors as you make your purchase decision:
*Reputation, past performance and testimonials/referrals.
*Quality of product selection.
*Level of customer service.
*Commitment to customer support
*Warranty policies
*Return policies
I’ve personally spoken with many people who bought on price alone - only to find that their vendor was lacking in one or more of these areas. I figure if you’re still reading this you’re commited to the research needed to get the the best value for your dollar. If you filter you prospective suppler through the above criteria, you’ll be in a much better position to make an intelligent decision about which vendor is the best fit for you.
Once you’ve decided, it’s time to make you purchase. Keep in mind this will be your heating system, it’s not a book from Amazon.com. There will be some kind of lead time from order to delivery, allow yourself 2-4 weeks to avoid project delays.
A reputable vendor well accept major credit cards: VISA, MC - maybe Discover and/or AMEX. They may also accept PayPal, wire transfers, and checks or money orders.
Your hydronic heat supplier will most likely have a process in place to take your order - part of which should include being able to schedule your delivery. By the time you’ve gone through the ordering process, your vendor should be able to confirm your order details and shipment method and scheduling with you.
