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Choosing a Quality HVACR Contractor
Most
people take for granted the comfort provided by their central
air conditioner, heat pump or furnace until something goes wrong
and the unit needs to be serviced or replaced. When this happens,
you need a quality heating, ventilating and air conditioning/refrigeration
(HVACR) contractor who is knowledgeable, skilled and qualified
to do the job.
A
Quality Contractor:
Complies
with state and local codes and regulations and carries the proper
business and workers compensation insurance;
Is prompt, courteous and provides fast, reliable service while
attempting to perform service at your convenience;
Has
the skill and knowledge to not only serviced your equipment, but
if necessary, to design and install the right system for you.
A quality contractor is up to date on the newest developments
in equipment, technology and design procedures in order to choose
and install a system which will be the most efficient and most
reliable system for you.
A
heating, ventilating and air conditioning system is designed to
suit your needs. Your contractor selects each part of the system
individually so that everything works at top efficiency to provide
the comfort you need. All the system components are matched-the
furnace, the condensing unit, fans and blowers, air conditioning
coil, the duct work-to produce a heating and cooling system that
will work best for you.
A
quality contractor listens to your problems and cares about your
comfort while attempting to find out if any rooms are too drafty
or dry during the winter, or too hot or damp in the summer.
A
quality contractor can help determine if your home or building
is prone to indoor air pollution problems due to organic resins
or vapors, poor air turnover or high humidity. If allergies are
a problem, a quality contractor can service your heating and air
conditioning system and recommend system accessories that may
prevent conditions that adversely affect health and comfort.
A
quality contractor is concerned about protecting the environment.
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC’s) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons
(HCFC’s) used as air conditioning and heat pump refrigerant,
have been linked to the destruction of the earth’s ozone
layer. A quality contractor won’t release the refrigerant
into the atmosphere and is trained and certified in the proper
techniques for recovering, recycling, reclaiming and disposing
of used refrigerant.
A
quality contractor will show you how to care for your system on
a day to day basis; for example, how to change the filter and
how to operate the thermostat. He or she will advise you about
symptoms which could signal that there might be a problem with
the equipment. After servicing your equipment, he or she will
let you know when it should be serviced again.
If
a new system is necessary, a quality contractor will perform a
Manual J load calculation, explain any changes which might be
necessary in your duct system, and present options to help you
make the best decision regarding replacing your old system.
A
quality contractor offers planned preventative maintenance service
to maximize the life of your equipment and honors the terms of
the warranty on the equipment throughout the warranty period.
A
quality contractor does not offer price as the only consideration.
While it is a major factor, there often are valid reasons for
price differences.
A
quality contractor will follow up with you to make certain that
you are satisfied with the service and with your new system.
When
Consulting an HVACR Contractor:
- Ask
the contractor for references. Find out if other customers were
satisfied.
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Ask the contractor about his or her license. If a license is
required in your area, ask for the license number.
- Ask
the contractor if he or she is a member of the Air Conditioning
Contractors of America. ACCA members have access to the latest
technical information regarding HVAC systems. Through ACCA,
contractors learn how to make quality an integral part of their
company operations.
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