5 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a HVAC Contractor
5 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a HVAC Contractor
HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning. These are the three things you need to maintain a comfortable temperature at home. If you want to install a new heating unit, get a new air conditioner, or add ducts and vents in your attic, you can do that yourself. But if it’s not working right you will want to call in an HVAC contractor.
TIP: HVAC contractors who charge by the hour typically charge $95 tp 125 per hour; those who charge by the job typically charge $200-$400 per job.
Before hiring a contractor here are 5 questions you should ask:
1) Is this something I can do myself?
2) Do I really need it done now?
3) Does the contractor have insurance?
4) Does the contractor guarantee his work?
5) Do I feel comfortable with this decision?
Before you hire an HVAC contractor, ask some pertinent questions. There are many things to consider when choosing a heating and cooling contractor for your commercial or residential property.
The questions listed below will help you to determine the best choice for your HVAC needs.
1. Are You Licensed and Insured?
This should be a basic question that everyone should ask before hiring any type of contractor for a job. In most states, it is illegal for any company to perform any type of service without being licensed and insured. Make sure that the HVAC contractor you choose has all of the proper licenses and insurances needed to perform the task at hand.
2. Do You Provide All Necessary Equipment?
Many times, HVAC contractors will request that you supply certain equipment or materials in order to complete the job effectively. This equipment may include water lines, special electrical outlets or even parts of the structure that need repair or upgrades in order to accommodate the new system properly. The best contractors will provide all of these things with their proposal, while other companies may leave it up to the client to supply them if they choose not to do so themselves. It is important to ask about this before any agreement is signed, as many contractors will charge extra for.
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