Ask These 5 Questions Before Hiring an HVAC Company
You must be careful when hiring an HVAC company. Choosing the wrong one will likely result in poor installations, repairs and maintenance. An HVAC company with solid answers to these questions is likely to be trustworthy and credible:
Will You Provide Proof of Licensing?
Colorado has laws regulating the completion of HVAC maintenance, installation and repair projects. The Colorado State Electrical and Plumbing Board offers to license HVAC contractors thinking of launching their own firms. The license allows a contractor to complete HVAC projects of different sizes and at varying levels of complexity.
The state is responsible for disciplining HVAC contractors who offer services but have not fulfilled the licensing requirement. Ask an HVAC company to provide a copy of its licensing and confirm with the state board to make sure it’s genuinely and adequately licensed.
What’s the Combined Experience of Your Team?
An HVAC company’s reputation depends on its culture and service delivery over its years of operation. Companies with decades of combined service delivery are more likely to provide client-centered and value-adding services. These companies have a culture of employing only top talent, and they have an impressive reputation that they want to guard by all means.
Before entrusting your heating repair or installation job or any other HVAC project to a contractor, confirm the team’s combined years and types of experience. Look deeply into the company’s operations and find out what makes them stand out from other contractors. You’ll find a reason to choose one HVAC contractor over the other.
How Long Will It Take to Complete My HVAC Project?
Some contractors are always ready to take on any HVAC project thrown their way. However, some lack enough technicians and tools to complete such projects promptly and efficiently. Before trusting HVAC contractors with your heating and air conditioning project, ask them how long they will take to complete it.
Avoid working with contractors with dozens of uncompleted projects waiting because you’ll have to wait, too, maybe weeks, for the contractor to complete your project. Ask HVAC contractors about their projects in the pipeline, and only settle for a company ready to handle your project within your expected time frame.
What Do You Charge for Your Services?
HVAC contractors charge different rates for their services, but that doesn’t mean you should allow contractors with higher-than-normal rates to fool you. Likewise, don’t go for companies with rates that are too much below normal because they may provide substandard services.
Get quotes from a few contractors with good reviews or word of mouth and compare their rates. You might want to consider other factors such as service warranties, too.
These significantly affect the price you pay for a service over the long run. Bonded and insurance companies offering warranties are more trustworthy because they’ll be there for you if things go wrong.
Do You Have Dedicated Team for Emergencies?
Some HVAC-related emergencies will pop up in the middle of the night or at another inconvenient time. The repairs needed might be complex and too demanding for an amateur to handle.
You want a trustworthy HVAC company ready with the right team and tools to deal with emergencies as well as routine maintenance and repairs. When searching for an HVAC contractor you can rely on, asking the right questions can guide you to choose one who has the credentials and experience to handle the HVAC project you have at hand.
Do you have a small or complex heating repair or installation project you want to complete quickly by a qualified team? Contact Apple Aire Heating & Cooling now for your HVAC repairs, installation and maintenance jobs. We’re a team of experienced and credible HVAC service technicians with decades of combined industry experience.
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