There’s a Spanish saying, “Lo barato sale caro,” which directly translates to, “The cheap comes out expensive.” In other words, you get what you pay for.
Perhaps that’s why you’re having a hard time picking one HVAC quote from the several you have obtained. The cheap ones are tempting to save money upfront, but what if the cheap ends up coming out expensive? Instead of gambling your money and home comfort on the lowest bid, learn what to look for in quality HVAC quotes.
Only choose a contractor with the following characteristics:
- Certified and licensed: The contractor should hire NATE-certified technicians and be able to read you their license number if you ask.
- Years of experience: Look for a company that has been in business for at least a decade.
- Provides references: These put you in touch with people who have worked with the contractor before so they can verify the quality of the contractor’s work.
- Offers emergency support: Just because the installation is complete doesn’t mean your relationship with the contractor ends. Look for one that offers 24-hour emergency services to put your mind at east.
- Preventative maintenance: It’s a good idea to sign up for a preventative maintenance plan when you purchase a new system, so be sure to find a contractor that offers a few for you to choose from.
Only choose HVAC quotes where the equipment you want installed possesses the following traits:
- Trustworthy brand: Lennox is one of the most trusted brands available today.
- Proper size: Perhaps the reason one HVAC quote is lower than the rest is because it’s a smaller system. The key is to have a contractor size the equipment based on specific load calculations.
- High efficiency: Another reason for variances in HVAC quotes is the efficiency rating. High-efficiency equipment is more expensive upfront, but it pays for itself in energy savings from day one.
- Good warranty: Look for at least one-year labor coverage and five- to ten-year parts coverage.
For a free “ballpark” HVAC quote from a quality contractor, please contact us today. We have served the LA area since 1967.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Los Angeles, North Hollywood and surrounding areas about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about choosing an HVAC company and other HVAC topics, downloadour free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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