{"id":600,"date":"2020-05-18T11:00:09","date_gmt":"2020-05-18T15:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/?p=600"},"modified":"2020-05-15T12:44:48","modified_gmt":"2020-05-15T16:44:48","slug":"questions-ask-hvac-contractor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/questions-ask-hvac-contractor\/","title":{"rendered":"Questions to Ask Your HVAC Contractor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Questions-to-Ask-Your-HVAC-Contractor-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"service-professional-standing-in-front-of-van\" class=\"wp-image-602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Questions-to-Ask-Your-HVAC-Contractor-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Questions-to-Ask-Your-HVAC-Contractor-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Questions-to-Ask-Your-HVAC-Contractor.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When you need to replace your HVAC system, or even schedule\na tune-up or small repair, you have a decision to make on who to call. It may\nseem like a minor decision, but it can make a major difference to your HVAC\nsystem\u2019s efficiency and longevity! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a good idea to establish a relationship with an HVAC\ncontractor before you trust them to do work in your home. Fortunately, we\u2019ve\nprovided a bit of a guideline below on the questions that you may want to ask\nyour HVAC contractor before inviting them to install or service your climate\ncontrol system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cDo You Have Proper Licensing?\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>HVAC techs are required to have state licensing. This shows\nthat they have the training and expertise to do the job correctly. A handyman\nwithout licensing credentials hasn\u2019t proven that they have the knowledge needed\nto complete the job to industry and safety standards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cDo You Carry Insurance?\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A reputable contractor will always carry insurance, which\nprotects both the company and the homeowners. Any contractor that would conduct\nwork without general liability insurance should probably be avoided. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cDo You Have a Storefront?\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have had an ad sent you in the mail, or even had a\nneighbor knock on your door claiming they offer HVAC services. Too often, these\ntype of handymen will do the job and call it a day. By doing business with an\nestablished business in the area, you can rest assured that they\u2019ll follow up\nwith proper services should you have problems with your HVAC system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cWhat Are Your Other Customers Saying about Your Services?\u201d <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is more of a \u201cgo online and look\u201d question rather than\na question to ask them directly\u2014of course a company is going to say great\nthings about themselves! The more important question here is, what do their\nonline reviews say about their business and workmanship? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cDo You Come to My Home Before Installation?\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is something you want! If you\u2019re looking to replace\nyour heater or air conditioner, the HVAC contractor you hire should come to\nyour home first to ensure they\u2019re installing the right sized system and there\naren\u2019t any problems they need to address\u2014like damaged ductwork. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the size and setup of your home, the model of\nHVAC system you need will differ. If an HVAC professional is reluctant to do a\nhome visit, it\u2019s a sign you should probably look elsewhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cWhat Brands Do You Work With?\u201d <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s always okay to ask your contractor what manufacturers\nthey partner with! You want a contractor who works with quality brands and not\njust cheaper models. You know the saying, \u201cyou get what you pay for\u201d? It\napplies here! If you get a really good price quote from an HVAC technician, you\nshould ensure it\u2019s not based on substandard equipment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Always Do Your Homework<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Inviting an HVAC professional into your home to service something\nso vital to your comfort is a big decision. Doing a little homework today can\ngive you a great, efficient system for the years to come. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>To get in touch with a reliable <a href=\"\/service-areas\/woodstock-ga-air-conditioning-heating-plumbing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">HVAC company in Woodstock, GA<\/a>, contact <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/contact\/send-message\" target=\"_blank\">DC Cheek Heating, Cooling &amp; Plumbing<\/a>. &#8220;Fixed, At the Speed of Life!&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s a good idea to establish a relationship with an HVAC contractor before you trust them to do work in your home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70],"tags":[96,98],"class_list":["post-600","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-air-conditioning-service","tag-hvac-company","tag-woodstock"],"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.2 - 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