Choosing an HVAC Company

For many people, the annual spring cleaning "to do" list consists of as many ways to cool the home as possible. With summer just around the corner, making sure the home is ready for the climate is a great way to avoid unneeded hassles down the road. In some cases, this may include the inspection or replacement of the current A/C unit. When a replacement is required, choosing a quality HVAC company can be just an important as the unit itself. In this article, we will outline a few tips and tricks to help aid you through the process.

Do the research. Even a tiny bit of information gathered from magazines, books, and online can provide valuable insights into the process, and even help you come up with questions to pose to potential contractors.

Ask around to friends and family how have used particular contractors in the past to see who they might recommend. Even resources like advertisements, or your local real estate agent can be wonderful places to start your journey. Check is see if the company is a member of professional organizations such as NATE (North American Technician Excellence)

Ask to view local and state licenses, liability insurance forms and worker's compensation documents. Make sure all documents apply to the individual contractor as well as an subcontractors or technicians under the companies employment.

Consider exactly how long a contractor has been in business. In some cases, a reputation in reliability, quality, and dependability only grow with the amount of time on the job.

A worth while candidate will make time to visit the home to make an on site inspection prior to making any equipment recommendations. Load calculations should also be included during this visit. A good contractor will also spend the time getting a good idea of your desires and expectations, as well as discussing any concerns you might have.

Try researching the selection of services a contractor offers. Are repairs included? What about scheduled maintenance? What is their availability in case of an emergency?

Do yourself a favor and obtain a list of references and check them. At the end of the day, references probably have the greatest impact on a homeowner in the process of considering a contractor. However, these references should only be considered in conjunction with any other information gained during your research.

Once you've been throw each step, sit down and take a look at your options. Chances are you already have a pretty good idea what direction you're headed. Take a deep breath, pick up the phone, and get ready for a cool summer.