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How Do I Overcome the “We Still Have One System Working” Objection?

One of the biggest mistakes customers make is confusing “still working” with “healthy.”

In today’s Question of the Day, I tackle a common objection in dual-system homes: one system is down, but the customer doesn’t want to move forward because the other system is still heating or cooling the home.

I use the analogy of an airplane flying on one engine:

•  Yes, it can still function 
•  But all the pressure now shifts to the remaining engine 
•  And nobody wants to operate that way for long 

In this episode, we cover:

•  Why one remaining system often leads to more runtime, more stress, and the next breakdown
•  How to shift the conversation from “Can we survive today?” to long-term comfort and reliability 
•  Questions you can ask to create awareness without creating fear 
•  How to reframe the decision around comfort, efficiency, future risk, and peace of mind

This episode isn’t about pressuring customers. It’s about helping them think beyond the immediate moment and understand the bigger picture.

Because sometimes the real question isn’t “Can the home still heat and cool?”
It’s: “At what cost?”

Have a Question? - Submit your questions to chrish@nexstarnetwork.com