Did you know that reliability, lifespan, energy-efficiency and consistent indoor comfort levels may be directly linked to the proper, professional installation of your heating and cooling system?

What’s a homeowner to do?

Most heating and cooling technicians are local, hardworking folks who honestly want to find the most affordable solutions to your home's heating and cooling problems. Yet, all HVAC technicians are not created equal! Even the most seasoned ones will agree with that statement. 

As with any home service contractor, it's important to know the local reputation of your potential HVAC dealer — especially when it comes to quality work, value and customer service. A National Institute of Standard and Technology (NIST) study states that if your high-efficiency equipment is installed improperly, it may not be running as efficiently as you think!¹ That could cost extra energy dollars on your monthly utility bills.

To hire a qualified professional that best fits the job:

• Check the equipment manufacturer’s independent dealer locator 

• Get local referrals

• Read reviews often located on equipment manufacturer’s website

• How many years has your HVAC company been in business?
• Does the state/city/county require you to be registered or licensed to do HVAC work?
• Are your technicians certified to handle refrigerants?
• Do you have a permanent place of business?
• Do you carry both general liability and workers compensation insurance?
• Do your service technicians wear uniforms and ID badges?
• How often do your technicians receive training?
• Do you offer 24-hour emergency service?
• What preventive maintenance programs are offered and what is included?
• Do you provide a limited warranty on your labor and installation?

Whether your home’s heating and cooling system is in need of routine maintenance, emergency repairs or a total replacement, selecting a qualified HVAC contractor is essential.

This article was included in the 2019 fall/winter edition of Just Comfort™ Magazine. 

1 Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy. Variable-speed, low-cost motor for residential HVAC systems. n.d. https://energy.gov/eere/amo/variable-speed-low-cost-motor-residential-hvac-systems.