How To Choose the Best HVAC Contractor for Your Home

Do you need an HVAC contractor to repair your furnace or air conditioner? What traits might you see in the crème de la crème of heating and cooling companies?

Anchor Heating & Air’s certified and insured technicians come with years of experience that make the cut. Read on for some important considerations in your final decision about who to hire – but we’re sure you’ll still want to give us a call!

Questions To Ask Before Hiring an HVAC Contractor

Are you ready to begin your contractor search? First, take a minute to ask yourself the following questions:

• Are there clear signs I need HVAC services?
• Do I prioritize upfront or long-term savings?
• Do I want after-installation support?
• What thermostat settings do I use in winter and summer?

Questions To Ask Your Potential Contractor

You know what you want out of an HVAC service, meaning any potential HVAC company will fall in line with those expectations.

Start by asking each contractor the following:

• How do you determine when an HVAC system needs repair or replacement?
• Which manufacturers do you work with?
• What do your quotes exclude?
• What do your maintenance and inspection services involve?
• How quickly does your company respond to service requests?

With those basics in place, you’re ready to look more closely at the HVAC services.

Five Considerations When Hiring an HVAC Contractor

#1 Research Each Company

Before hiring HVAC professionals, you should always research, and get references and referrals.

When you look at reviews, don’t just settle for the company’s website – they’ll only show you the best ones. Visit third-party websites, and ask friends and family to narrow down your list, too!

#2 Meet in Person

It’s important to meet your contractor BEFORE you commit to hiring them. On-site estimates are more accurate. You also can’t read body language over the phone if you’d like to see how professional and polite the person is toward you as a potential customer.

Use the above-listed questions and add some on how they’ll handle your specific heating or cooling situation. Can you trust these HVAC professionals? Trust your gut after the meeting.

#3 Confirm Qualifications

Never work with a company that doesn’t have full licensing, certification, and insurance. The company should post this information clearly online. If they don’t, ask for proof.

#4 Prioritize Experience

While newer companies can still provide excellent service, you deserve the best results. A decade of experience could come in handy if your system needs complicated repairs.

#5 Demand Transparency

Do you know every detail included in the price? What might push the agreed-upon amount higher?

Ask for written estimates and signed contracts so that the company doesn’t hit you with last-minute fees.

Anchor Heating & Air Provides the Best HVAC Services

When you hire the best HVAC contractor, you receive the best possible results. Call Anchor Heating & Air at (843) 564-7777 for a team that goes out of its way to provide superior service and answer all your questions.