A customer once told me he was interested in a scratch and dent air conditioner because "eventually, I'll find a way to ding it". For homeowners who are not interested in maintaining perfect cosmetic appearance of their HVAC equipment, scratch and dent may be the way to go.
We sell scratch and dent furnaces and air conditioners that have minor cosmetic flaws. These pieces of equipment come with a full factory warranty. The major downside is availability. So if you have your heart set on an American Standard Platinum SV Modulating Communicating gas furnace with a 60,000 BTU input, you may be waiting for a while. However, if you're willing to be flexible with the brand and features of the equipment, you could save a lot of money.
If you're in the market for a new furnace or air conditioner, ask us about scratch and dent equipment to help increase your savings.