09/29/2026
👉🏻 Great Info. Something we see time and time again. There is more to consider when making one of the largest investments there is for your home/business. Do your homework! When comparing prices be sure you're comparing apples to apples, not apples to oranges.
Low bid isn't always low cost.
In his latest Engineered Systems article, Victor Chael, Regional Commercial Sales Manager at METUS, breaks down why HVAC decisions driven purely by first cost can lead to comfort complaints, oversized maintenance burdens, and—in the worst cases—full system replacements down the line.
His take: system fit, true design-condition sizing, and real commissioning (not just startup) are what protect performance and long-term value.
Read the full article https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166574-why-low-bid-hvac-can-become-a-high-cost-problem