When you have your air conditioning system meltdown on you or need to be replaced during the hot, humid Houston,
Texas summers, it is always important to find a reliable, trusted HVAC
specialist. Choosing the right specialist makes all the matter in the
world with getting the full potential from your system.
When
researching for a HVAC contractor, there are a couple places you can
check out. Angie’s List is a great website to check out and read
reviews and ratings for local contractors in your area. The grading
scale runs from A to F as well as allowing customers to leave very
detailed comments about their service.
Another place is checking out Air Conditioning Contractors of America, which is a non-profit organization, which helps customers find good, qualified contractors.
The final way is checking with neighbors, family members, and friends that you trust. Find out whom they use, if their experience with the contractor was positive or negative, if the cost was overly priced or such.
There
are a few things that you need to stay aware of when shopping around
for HVAC contractors. We will talk more about them through the rest of
this article.
When you are calling around for estimates, it is normal for the contractor to need to come out and take a look at your AC
system as well as the rest of the house before being able to give you
an idea of pricing. If you gain an estimate over the phone from someone
you are calling to inquiry about, be wary.
Also,
if they do happen to come out and do not properly survey your home, be
wary too. These are usually signs that they are either inexperienced or
just trying to gain another customer.
If
you are in need to replace your air conditioning unit, be sure that
your contractor wants to replace it with an upgraded model, not one that
nearly the same as the one you are replacing. If this happens this is a
red flag, and reconsider possibly getting another contractor.
For
HVAC specialists, their trade, like most others, is an ever-learning
experience. Technology changes over the years and so does the process
to be able to accommodate those changes. So be wary of any contractor
that constantly states that this is how they have done things for
years. You will want a contractor who is up to date and knowledgeable
on the latest cutting edge technology for AC units.
One
be thing is to always make sure that the contractor you are considering
is licensed. Due to handling gas lines as well as any plumbing and electrical, they must be experts in knowing about these which is what the license is for.
You
can find out if they are licensed by checking with Contractors State
License Board and you can find their license number on nearly all of
their paperwork like their business cards or estimate paperwork.
When
you are getting an estimate for any work being done on your air
conditioning unit, always get it in writing. Any HVAC contractor that
is reputable will give you a written estimate as well as a verbal, thus making it legally binding. Never take just a verbal estimate and then locking in the work.
Besides
the two websites, Angie’s List and Air Conditioning Contractors of
America that were mentioned earlier, another reliable place to check out
reviews is Google itself. Google does not filter out any of their reviews, which means it makes it very hard to write fake reviews.
And finally, it is always great to find a low, great deal but be careful with skimping on cost with your air conditioning system. There are chances that going with a company that offers a lower budget could end up costing you in the long run.
Always
be sure to do your research when looking for a reliable, trusted
contractor. There are many out there that give the reputable HVAC
contractors a bad name by offering these low deals and end up not
providing the quality service that a genuine contractor would. Research
thoroughly and be sure to go with your instincts.
Make
sure to schedule your tune-up today to make sure your air conditioning
system is functioning correctly and prevent an AC meltdown in the middle
of Houston, Texas’ hot summers! Contact us today.
Autumn Air
3036 Yale St.
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 864-8368
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