Who to hire as an HVAC contractor to work on your Freeport, FL system is a major decision. Not only do you want to choose a contractor who isn’t going to break your budget, but you also want to know that they’re doing the job right. When choosing an HVAC contractor, there are some questions that you should be sure to ask.
Are Your Technicians NATE Certified?
NATE stands for North American Technician Excellence. Service technicians who earn this certification go through a rigorous training and testing program to ensure that they’re among the best in their field. This training includes everything from electrical safety to interior home comfort.
Choosing a company that hires NATE-certified technicians gives you peace of mind that they’re going to perform your HVAC installation or repair correctly. We’re proud to employ a team of NATE-certified service technicians.
Do You Only Work on Certain Brands?
It’s important to make sure that the contractor you hire knows how to work on the brand that manufactured your HVAC system. While we’re a proud Carrier installer, our team knows how to repair virtually every brand. This information is also important when asking about any warranties the manufacturer or the HVAC company that you choose offers.
Some companies try to save some money by offering third-party parts. Unfortunately, manufacturer warranties don’t cover those parts, which leaves you responsible for the cost to repair or replace them in the future. We’re proud to offer genuine, factory replacement parts that ensure compliance with manufacturer warranties.
How Long Should the Job Take?
The length of time necessary to perform the job depends on what you’re having done. For instance, a basic repair takes significantly less time than installing an entirely new system. Installing a new system in a relatively small, one-story home takes less time than setting up one in a multilevel home.
While you won’t get an answer to this question until the potential HVAC contractor has determined what they need to do, it’s important that you ask. Someone will need to be present while the contractor works on your HVAC system as they’ll be in and out of your home several times. Additionally, you’ll want to make plans if you’re going to be without heat or air conditioning while the service technician works on your system.
Do You Offer Maintenance?
Many homeowners don’t think about their HVAC system until something goes wrong with it. However, one of the most effective ways to keep your system running at its best for as long as possible is to schedule regular maintenance. You should have your home’s heating and cooling systems tuned up in the spring and again in the fall.
During a maintenance visit, one of our NATE-certified technicians will lubricate all the moving parts, check refrigerant levels and look for potential problems before they turn into something more serious. We’re proud to offer maintenance on all makes and models of HVAC systems.
Can You Provide References?
It’s crucial that you trust your HVAC contractor to get the job done correctly at a price that’s fair. With that in mind, you should ask any contractor you’re interested in if you can talk to their previous clients. Good HVAC contractors are happy to refer you to past clients who they’ve worked for in the past.
You can also do your own homework on this front. Talk to any friends and relatives who live in the Freeport area and ask them what contractor they used. We’re confident that clients who we’ve worked for in the past will provide glowing recommendations about our job performance.
Our team has been providing quality installation, repair and maintenance services to Freeport and the surrounding areas for more than 40 years. If you’re looking for quality HVAC services, contact Lunsford Air Conditioning and Heating today.
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