While choosing the right HVAC System and the necessary components is essential in ensuring a comfortable home environment, it is equally important to choose a qualified contractor to install the system. The following checklist has been provided to assist you in finding the ideal HVAC System contractor.
- Maintains a Superior Trained Workforce - This contractor provides continuing education and training for the company's "HVAC System" installers and service technicians. These workers have received multi-year apprenticeship training, which includes extensive classroom and supervised on-the-job training. The contractor's insured workforce complies with local and national codes, and also receives continuing education, including regular safety and manufacturer training.
- National Support System (Local and National Trade Association) - In addition to being included in a network of thousands of HVAC contractors, this contractor has access to hundreds of local and national educational resources, including programs, publications, and videos. Additionally, this contractor is involved in the development of nationally recognized technical standards, and has priority access to expert technical assistance. Access to the latest industry trends enables the HVAC Expertise contractor to utilize the latest in technology and equipment in servicing its customers.
- In-house Design and Fabrication - By having in-house design and fabrication capabilities, the HVAC Expertise contractor has the ability and resources to customize any job. This ensures a properly balanced, well-performing system.
- Twenty-four Hour Service - A quality "HVAC Expertise" contractor will have technical assistance available around-the-clock, every day of the year, including holidays, to solve heating and air conditioning emergencies. Often times, the technician will be able to help the customer determine if the problem actually warrants a potentially expensive service call.
- Guarantees Comfort - A quality contractor will take the time and effort required to evaluate individual comfort needs with the homeowner. Subsequently, the system will be designed and installed to meet those specific needs.
- Environmentally Concerned - A quality contractor only uses refrigerants meeting EPA requirements, and employs EPA certified technicians.
- Long-term Maintenance Program - A quality contractor will offer a regular maintenance program for the life of the system. Among the services the contractor will offer are annual maintenance and service agreements, extended warranties, technical tips, and 24-hour support for customer questions and concerns.
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