How to Find a Good Air Conditioning Contractor

In the height of Summer, when the heat and humidity sticks to the back of your shirt

and all you want is to escape into a nice, cooling room, it's understandable that you'd want to rush into installing an air conditioning unit as soon as possible. But having an unchecked, unresearched contractor arriving at your home or office and bolting an air conditioner into the wall may well turn into a nightmare of money loss and frustration much larger than having sweat stains or a sticky back. It takes a little effort to find the right contractor. This person should not only install your unit, but also be the one to perform maintenance and be held accountable if anything untoward should happen.

An air conditioning contractor needs to be up to date. The HVAC industry is in a state of constant advancement, with new technologies being developed rapidly simply to make rooms more comfortable. As with any fast-moving industry, air conditioning contractors are regularly updated and informed. A good contractor should know exactly what the best answer to your needs are, and should readily offer their credentials on any new licensing requirements.

Asking to see credentials will put your mind at ease. The Heating and Cooling Association of Australia (HCAA) provides industry standards the contractors should be abiding by. Its members have all agreed to work to a high standard, and this ensures that the contractor you get will be qualified, licensed and ethical.

When asking for a quote from your contractor, keep in mind that they're supposed to be the experts and should be asking you questions regarding your exact needs. Air conditioning needs can vary greatly from room to room, depending on size, shape, window size and location and a slue of other qualities. When you're given a quote it should cost you nothing. Make sure this is the case before you go ahead and ask for the quote. The quote should be comparable to quotes given from other companies, so shop around a bit before making a decision. Remember that if the quote is much lower that their competitors, it's likely that something fishy is afoot.

Asking to see a list of references is the best way to figure out customer satisfaction. If your contractor is unwilling to hand over a list of satisfied customer testimonials, it's likely that their work isn't satisfactory or at the very least they are not that professional an outfit.

Most air conditioning contractors or companies will have a website where they will list their services, qualifications and testimonials. Take time to browse through the company's or contractor's history, which should tell you about their qualifications, where they were obtained and how long they've been in the business for.

Most importantly you need to feel comfortable with your contractor. This is a person who is forming a professional relationship with you, someone who will not only install the unit/s, but will ideally also perform maintenance over the years. This person needs to be someone you're comfortable with in your home or office.

Just as you expect quality products to last, you expect quality tradesmen to be up to scratch with their chosen profession. Understanding the industry will put you on the right foot and you'll have that trouble-free cool breeze you're craving before you know it.

How to Find a Good Air Conditioning Contractor

By: Robert Graham

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