Finding the Best AC Contractor Among All The Choices

Is it getting a little too warm in your house this summer? Is your air conditioning constantly running, yet never seeming to cool your home? If these things are true, then you might be in need of an AC contractor. Whether you have a serious problem or something small like the need for a new filter, finding a contractor is important, and finding the right one is even more important. These are often costly fixes, so you do not want to be working with a sub par service provider. Here are some signs of a good one.

First, look for an AC contractor who has the right licensure to work on your unit. Ask about the licensure the individual carries before you do any other further research. If you are hiring a company with several contractors, find out who will be the one who comes to your place. If there are unlicensed technicians that help, this is not necessarily bad, but they should be working with licensed service providers at all times.

Next, look for one who has longevity in their business address. Sometimes, the less scrupulous contractors will simply pick up and move to a new location when their reputation starts to catch up with them. You want to look for a provider who has been at the same location for five or more years. If they did need to move, find one who hasn't moved to another complete city or state, but rather stayed within their current location and simply changed buildings. Similarly, do not hire one that regularly changes its name. They may be trying to hide something.

Check on insurance. There can be accidents whenever you have an AC contractor at your home, and those accidents could damage your home or injure the technician. Insurance is a must, so make sure the company you are considering maintains proper insurance and has it current.

Those are the technical things to look for. Next, you want to look for a company that will offer you your contract and quote in writing. Word of mouth is never a good idea when you are dealing with an important and expensive component of your home. The contract should include dates, costs, warranty information, and load calculation, and it should be signed by both of you.

Does the AC contractor work with most major brands? This can be important if your unit is not he same unit the company regularly fixes. Avoid companies that work on just one brand primarily, unless of course you happen to have that brand. You want to know that the technician has the ability to fix your unit.

Finally, look for an AC contractor with plenty of experience and a good reputation in your local community. Experience counts in this line of work, and it is sometimes worth paying just a little extra to have someone with more experience, because you can be more confident that things will be done correctly, leaving you with an air conditioner that functions as it should.