When you need heating or cooling repair, maintenance, installation, or replacement services in Shelbyville, TN, it’s important to choose the right HVAC contractor. With so many options, you might feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to pick one. Read on to learn three tips on choosing the right contractor to perform reliable HVAC services.
Ask for Referrals
One of the best ways to find which HVAC contractors are worthy of your hard-earned money is to ask your coworkers, neighbors and local friends for referrals. The chances are good that several people you know have recently had their heating or cooling system serviced, repaired or replaced. Ask about their contractor’s timeliness, dependability, the accuracy of work, effectiveness and prices.
Check for Certifications
Heating and cooling systems are complicated. You’ll want a contractor who’s factory-trained and certified to work on the type of heating and cooling system your home or business has. Look for a company with technicians who are North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certified. Check the company’s memberships and certifications. You may want a contractor who has a positive rating through Angie’s List, the Better Business Bureau or other consumer review sources. Consider the contractor’s memberships, such as American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE).
Get Everything in Writing
According to Energy Star, you should get all information in writing. A trustworthy contractor provides you with an itemized list of work to be done and costs. This list should be in writing. Any plan for a repair, installation or replacement of your heating or cooling system should also include when the work will begin, the model number of the equipment to be installed and the warranty information for parts, equipment and labor.
To learn more about choosing the right HVAC contractors for your residential or commercial heating and cooling services, take a look at McKamey Heating and Cooling’s HVAC services, or call us today.
