AC Installation - Contractor Search Tips

When temperatures start to rise it is paramount that a person have a functioning and effective air conditioner. These units are expensive and should really only be installed by a professional. There are many appliances that are appropriate to put in oneself but AC installation is best done by specialists who are adept at what they are doing. The challenge then comes in finding a quality and reliable contractor to address your air conditioning needs. The last thing you want is for the Mercury to start going up and the unit you paid money to have put in, to fail. As a result it is very important to take some steps to ensure that a high quality company is hired for this important job.

The first step in finding someone reliable to take care of you AC installation is to ask friends, family and neighbors for recommendations. Most people have had to deal with this type of problem before and will have had experience looking for and hiring a contractor. It pays off to take advantage of their search and save yourself some trouble. The people you know will be able to not only point you in the direction of a quality company but will also be of use in pointing out inferior contractors. Once you have some recommendations from people you know you can trust take some of their suggestions and see if there are online reviews that you can check. Although the Internet should often be treaded lightly if you find a lot of good or bad reviews about a place it is a pretty fair indication of what they will be like.

It may seem like a moot point but it is important to choose a professional who is affiliated with a valid business. This business should be licensed and insured and should most definitely be members of one of these organizations: ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers), ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers), or ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors Association). Also, if you are having a hard time finding someone that you feel you can trust to do a good job there are resources on the pages if each of these organizations that can refer you to a renowned contractor.

Once you have narrowed your search down, be sure to interview each of the AC installation companies in person and determine which of your choices is best suited to serve you. It is not necessary to have them all come to your house but be sure to call them on the phone and verify that they have all of the qualifications you’re looking for. Again check to see if they have licenses and bonds in addition to any feedback they have from their clients. Also ask for a sample quote of an upcoming AC installation to give you an idea of what their estimates usually entail. Also ask what appliances they use and what the warranty they offer is because it is important to have assurance that should a problem arise there will be service available at a low cost to you.