Many consumers have less than satisfactory stories about less than satisfactory contractors. Heating and cooling is the single most expensive thing about a home. It pays to locate a contractor who at the very least is certified. It pays even more to locate one who is highly educated in his brand of HVAC equipment. The best, however, will conduct a survey of your home, ductwork, insulation, energy consumption and more. It’s going to cost you to pay for the best, but better that than paying for the mess up from an under-qualified technician down the road. Ask these questions of each local Painesville OH heating contractor you consider for the job.
Please Show Me Your Certifications
Don’t be afraid to ask. Would you patronize a doctor with no diploma on the wall? Check over his license and insurance as well as his certifications. A good contractor at the very least is NATE certified. HVAC Excellence, Air Conditioning Contractors of America, EPA 608 certifications should be made available upon demand. The best contractor constantly undergoes education in his field and brand, much like a doctor or a lawyer.
Wait for It...
If a contractor gives you a quote over the phone without an inspection of the system, hang up. In fact, keep calling until you find a contractor that won’t give you a quote until he sees your home and system. No contractor worth his license will sell you a heating and cooling system without seeing how big the house is or what your power bills have looked like in the past, some of which are part of an energy and comfort audit. Diagnostic tests will be part of the inspection. After all, the goal here is to save you money.
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