The Heat Pump Contractor: Choosing A Good One
No one likes to deal with expensive HVAC repairs, but when it comes down to it, what choice do you really have? The only thing you can do is find a good repair service that can do the job for an affordable price.
Finding a good heat pump contractor is of paramount importance if that aspect of your system should go down. In fact,
some would argue that it’s more important than actually which variety of pump your purchase. If you get it installed incorrectly, you’re going to have a myriad of problems that continue to persist and plague you. Get it installed the right way, and it can serve you well for years to come.
Find a heat pump contractor that’s willing to work with you. Some service companies have a one-size fits all mentality. You really don’t want to find yourself dealing with companies that think they are the Wal-Mart of the HVAC system. Find a company that will give you individual attention and will recommend the right pump for your needs. There may be several brands and models that will fit your particular system. But there are probably only a couple that will give you the efficiency and performance you really want.
You might think about asking your heat pump contractor if he has any references he can show you. Many companies may be taken aback by that question, but that’s okay. It isn’t an immediate disqualifier, but let’s face it: it’s nice when a company can back up their claims with satisfied customers. If you walk into an office and see several framed letters of customers beaming about the service they received, you know that you’ve found a company that cares. A company that understands that doing a job right is the important part.
The internet has made it easier than ever to find a heat pump contractor or any other service-oriented repair work. Most companies have at least put up a rudimentary website and sites like Google make it easy to find the basic businesses in your area. But beyond that, look to local message boards. See what people in your community are saying about the companies that do this kind of work. Is anyone getting really bad reviews? Anyone getting really good ones? Look for these things and see who people are talking about. They say word of mouth is the best kind of advertising, and it’s that way for both the consumer and the company. Find someone that people only have good things to say about, and you’ll be more likely to find satisfaction.
