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How to choose a heating and air conditioning service

Choosing a good contractor to work on your air conditioning and heating service needs can be as important as the equipment you choose to install in your building whether it is a home or commercial building.Proper installation and maintenance is needed for the equipment to operate safely, reliably and at maximum efficiency.You should know the basics of identifying a good contractor when you finish reading this article.

If you know a reputable heating and air conditioning contractor, start your evaluation with them.If you don't know a HVAC contractor, friends and relatives in the area could be a good resource for recommendations.You should start your search by getting recommendations because there are many providers and some and good and others are....


Most of the leading residential contractors belong to the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) and/or the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA).Both of these organizations will provide listings of heating, cooling, ventilation and refrigeration contractors in your area.

Also, look for the contractors whose technicians are certified by North American Technician Excellence (NATE) and/or partnered with ENERGY STAR.It is important to look for these certifications because it establishes a base competency level for the technicians.

Additionally, ongoing education is required.Hence, the technicians should be proficient in the latest developments in the industry.This is important because the safety and efficiency of these systems are always being updated.

Furthermore, a good contractor will not discourage you from purchasing high-efficiency equipment.Less qualified companies may not keep their employees current with the latest technologies and therefore may want you to discourage you from installing the best system in your building.

Many companies will offer to give a free estimate.Make sure you have the technician come out and look at the problem instead of giving you an estimate over the phone.Phone estimates will most likely be a low ball and then once they have the job they will add for things they didn't know about like difficulty to access the system or for an older system than they had expected.That is why you should have all estimates given in person so they can be accurate.

If you are installing a new HVAC system, a good estimate will include a heat (or cooling) load estimate.Also, the technician should ask you what problems you have had with the old system.They should then be able to explain why you are having those problems.And recommend a system that will cure your building from those issues.
Additionally, you should get estimates from several contractors.This will give you a good idea what is wrong with your system and the best way to resolve the issues.If you have multiple estimates, you can compare those that have similar recommendations.

Not all contractors are honest.Some will recommend unneeded repairs to get more business out of one job.Always get multiple estimates until you have a good working relationship with a contractor and you trust them completely.

Lastly, reliable contractors are always professional.Their technicians will be prompt and courteous.How a company treats you now reflects how they will treat you if there is a problem with their work.They should have an office or shop and should not be ashamed to have you visit them there.An office or shop will show that the company has been in business and intends to remain in business.

In summary, to find a good heating and air conditioning service you should always get recommendations.Also, use the estimate portion of the job to judge whether you are going to get the service you need.And finally, check the contractor's certifications and history.

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