Do you need to hire an HVAC professional to help you with the heating and cooling system in your Southwest Ohio home? Finding a qualified professional may seem like a daunting task, but following these tips can help you choose the perfect professional for your needs:
- Know state requirements. Do your research to find out the licensing and insurance requirements for your state. Be sure to check the status of a contractor’s licensing and insurance to verify whether it complies with those state requirements. Never hire a contractor who is not properly licensed and insured, even if it seems like you would get a great deal with them.
- Know your system. Know what type of system you have and its maintenance history. This will help the contractor determine what your needs may be.
- Do your research. If you are in need of a replacement HVAC system, be sure to do your research and look for Energy Star-qualified products that will help you increase your savings in the long run.
- Get referrals. Ask friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and local trade organizations for the names of contractors with whom they have had good experiences in the past.
- Expect a home evaluation. A good contractor will do a thorough evaluation of your home, including the duct system where appropriate, before recommending significant repairs or replacements.
- Get it in writing. Make sure to get all bids in writing, and itemized, from any contractor who gives you estimates. Be sure to compare all bids for overall cost, warranties and energy efficiency in order to determine who is giving the best deal.
- Seal the deal. Sign any written proposal for work you are agreeing to with the contractor before the work is started. This will protect you because it’s a contract between you and the contractor specifying project costs, model numbers, timeframe for the job, and any applicable warranty information.
For more information on hiring HVAC professional to help you with your home’s needs, contact our experts at Ace Hardware Home Services. We’ve been serving the Dayton and Springfield areas for three generations.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Dayton, Ohio about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems).
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