Almost 90% of homes have some sort of air conditioning, although only about 60% have central air. Part of the reason for this may be that HVAC systems, short for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, are difficult to install.
The good news is that there are professionals who are trained to install HVAC systems. Not every HVAC installation service is created equal, though. Some won’t do quality work and you shouldn’t hire them.
How do you tell which companies are good at their job and which aren’t? There are a few different factors to look into, and we’ll talk about some of them in this article.
1. Experience
The first question to ask is how long an HVAC installation service has been in the business. A company with more experience is more likely to know what they’re doing and how to do it well.
Speed plays into this as well. Someone who has installed 500 HVAC systems is going to work faster than someone who’s only installed ten of them.
The company’s website should tell you how long they’ve been around. If it doesn’t, feel free to ask.
You might consider the Sewell Electric Company for your HVAC needs. We’ve been around since 1945 and have served over 1000 customers.
2. Cost
Comparing installation costs is another important step. While we all want the best there is, the truly top-of-the-line services often know that they’re the best and may charge more.
Your focus should be on finding the most cost-effective options, and that will differ based on your situation.
While you want someone skilled and competent, you don’t have to pick the absolute best if it’s not the most convenient option. The important thing is that the system works when they install it, and most companies can be trusted with that.
3. Reviews and Recommendations
You can learn a lot by reading online customer reviews. They can tell you what kind of reputation a contractor or group of contractors has with customers.
The number of positive and negative reviews will tell you how large a company is and how well it does its job. However, it’s important to look at the content of reviews as well as the number.
Read through a few of the reviews, both positive and negative. Are there any common themes that pop up in them? Does the company seem to be particularly good or bad at certain things?
See if the reviews mention whether the company is licensed. If they don’t, that’s okay, but make sure to figure out if they are before hiring them.
Be sure to hire only companies with contractor’s licenses, because it’s illegal to operate without one.
What to Know When Hiring an HVAC Installation Service
When hiring an HVAC installation service, there are a few things to keep in mind. We’ve talked about a few things to focus on in the paragraphs above, but it never hurts to look into other factors as well.
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