
Real Time - Real Cost Shipping Quotes
We use the best tested freight
companies for delivery of your new comfort system direct to your home or business.
Average transit time once the systems leave our warehouse is 3 -7 business days.
Actual delivery schedule will be determined based on destination. Through our
large volume and daily shipment schedule, we are able to obtain deep discounts,
top rated service and a saving that we pass onto you. By default, all deliveries
are made with a lift gate unload of the equipment to your destination, unless
otherwise requested by you. Business deliveries, terminal pickups and warehouse
direct pickups are routine for our organization.
This is an area where we
really excel. We don't lump you into regional categories with an approximate
weight and a generic estimated cost to ship your
new system to your driveway. We calculate the exact shipping weight and provide
you the exact freight quote in real time to your destination right down to the
penny. We do this by sending your request to several freight companies in real
time and returning the quote directly to you on your screen. We do not use
freight as a profit center and see no reason why you should personally
absorb
other
customers'
freight
charges.
From each
system
page in our site, you will see the "Get Freight Quote" button. By using this
item you will be connected to our logistics center to get an up-to-the-minute
quote. This is the price you will pay and not a penny more. In fact, we will
actually round your quote down to the nearest dollar just to save you a little
bit more. We love this stuff.
To see our system in action
as an EXAMPLE press
the "Get Freight Quote" button here and enter your zip code.
Actual shipping will differ based on actual equipment ordered and is for sample
purposes only.
A
Few Words Regarding "Free Shipping"
People have stated that
they have been offered "Free Shipping" by some companies on other product
purchases. We do not offer free shipping but decided to look at the idea.
This is what we found:
1.) We sent a message to
all our shipping companies and said that our customers would like free shipping
and please have someone from the free shipping department
contact us. Our thought was that if there were companies out there willing
to deliver our shipments to our customers without billing us that would make
everyone involved happy. We did not get a single carrier to agree to provide
us with "Free Shipping". In fact they laughed and asked if we were serious.
We said yes. That is where that ended.

2.) Then we
set out on a deeper search for "Free Shipping". We combed every
source we could find looking for "Free Shipping". We searched
high and low and still came up empty. We found something called Quantum Transportation.
We thought that since
this process would only take seconds it must be cheap or Free. While neat
they could not guarantee that the system would assemble itself on
the other end and be able to keep it's warranty. It was
very expensive, wow. We also had a problem understanding it and it looked
really dangerous. But once again. Not "Free".

Then we
even went back to the basics. If it is simple it must be free.

Nope. No "Free Shipping" there.
3.) After several months and many hours spent, the boss was getting
a little irritated that we were off on a quest to find "Free Shipping" and
were really not showing up at the office much even though we explained that
this seemed to be a major project. After a day of reviewing what we had learned
we took a look at what we were up against. We looked for similar or exact product
matches for what we offer from companies that offer "Free Shipping" and here
is what we found.
We
looked at a Mitsubishi Mr. Slim 2-Ton Ductless Mini-Split System.
Our price on this complete system is $1989.00.
So we decided
to get a freight quote to the furthest point across the country
(48 States) that we ship to which is in the vicinity of Redmond Washington (Zip
Code 98052). We requested residential delivery with lift gate unload from the
truck for the customer. The freight quote was $261.00 making the Smarterway
total delivered price (TDP) = $2,250.00. That's the $1989.00 + the
freight of $261.00.
So we compared
another supplier that has "Free Shipping" and here is what we found.
Their price on the same exact unit delivered was $2,450.00 + $24.68
for a fuel surcharge making their total delivered price = $2,474.68.
So then we went to do the math: 
Other Company
Offering "Free Shipping" = $2,474.68
Smarterway
Price with Shipping = $2,250.00
Smarterway
was $224.68 cheaper. Exact same unit. Exact same delivery. Our customer actually
saved money by not using "Free Shipping". And we ran the worst case
scenario.
This could
not be right. We were left scratching our heads.
We were cheaper than the companies offering "Free Shipping" even
when we added freight. We
checked and rechecked our numbers but came to the same totals. Unbelievable.
That was even a test to the furthest point and anyone living
closer would have a much greater savings.
Still wondering
what was going on we decided to run another test. Once again we used the same
unit costing $1989.00. This time we tested delivery to Atlanta Georgia (Zip
Code 30320).We requested residential delivery with lift gate unload from the
truck for the customer. The freight quote was $146.00 making the Smarterway
total delivered price (TDP) = $2,135.00. That's the $1989.00 + the
freight of $146.00.
So we compared
that another supplier that has "Free Shipping" and here is what we
found. Their price on the same exact unit delivered was $2,450.00 +
$24.68 for a fuel surcharge making their total delivered price = $2,474.68.
So
again we went to the math: 
Other Company
Offering "Free Shipping" = $2,474.68
Smarterway
Price with Shipping = $2,135.00
Smarterway
was $339.68 cheaper. Exact same unit. Exact same delivery. Once again our customer
actually saved money by not using "Free Shipping".
We
tested complete system and other combinations of equipment to other
destinations and found the same thing. Smarterway is less
expensive than "Free Shippers".

Less. Less. Less. Less. Le... Smarterway was
the best deal.
After
discussing this with the boss we decided that offering "Free
Shipping"
would just cost our customers more and we decided it was not worth
it and was not in the best interest of our customers. If you have
a question about how our prices compare to anyone offering "Free
Shipping" just give us a call Toll-Free 866-351-2665 and
we can do the math. We just can't see taking more money from our
customers for
"Free
Shipping" like the others are.

Free Shipping Costs More
Webster's
Dictionary defines the word "free" as "without
cost or charge". We do not insult you with the claim of free shipping,
as there is no such thing. We ask that you compare our prices
plus actual freight with any site that claims "Free Shipping"
and you will see that you are clearly paying for the "Free Shipping" and
more. We would love to review any claims of "Free Shipping" that actually
look like the real thing. Please let us know.
We offer you amazingly low prices and top rated service combined with exact
shipping costs. This is the cornerstone of our success. You have worked hard
for your money and we would like to see you keep as much as possible where it
does the most for you, in your pocket.
We don't use the cheapest freight companies out there and take pride in our
commitment to deliver your new system safe and sound. If there is any issue
with the delivery, we step in to take charge and resolve any issues you may
experience. Your satisfaction is our number one goal. We enjoy referrals from
family member to family member and will continue to conduct business in such a
manner that continues that trust for years to come.
Now we have to
end our project and go back to work. We're happy with what we found.
We look forward to talking with you and are here to assist you in
your
HVAC
projects.
Normal delivery of
equipment and supplies is 5-10 business days. If accessories are ordered
after an equipment order has been placed or orders is for small individual
items such as thermostats, condenser covers or duct orders for example, please
allow extra time for shipment and order processing.
Nope. No "Free
Shipping" there.

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