That’s largely because companies know the average of how long a product will last before it begins failing and must be repaired or replaced, he added. Before making a purchase,
it’s also important to evaluate factors such as customer service and reliability of equipment, Abramson in California said. He shared in the past he was disap- pointed with slow responses to service needs and too-frequent equipment failures. He suggested seeking the opinions of others before committing to any one company. “Speak with installers,” he said. “They know what works and what doesn’t.” He shared that he has also
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24% Other (reliability/ durability, customer service, consistency with fleet, cost, etc.)
18% Real-time views
(Out of 91 responses. More than one response possible. Total does not equal 100.)
found that extra features may not be as desirable as they seem. “Don’t invest in equipment you don’t really need,” Abramson advised. “I figure that with extra features, that’s one more thing to break down. Then you’ll end up having
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