subject: Finding The Right Company For Your Ac Repair [print this page] Whether you need AC repair, or just someone to come in and do routine check ups, it is important that you find the right air conditioning technician. While you can find an abundance of different companies online, not all of them are the same. A good place to start is with your appliance warranty. While some warranties allow any licensed company to come in and do repairs, others have a list of preferred service providers.
If you warranty doesn't have a list, then the next step is to find one qualified to do tasks on your unit. The first step is to write down the brand an model of your unit, and keep this on hand when making calls, or looking online. The best case scenario is to find a company that is local, and one that is a trusted repair company. There are some things you need to ask a repair company. Do they have insurance, are they experienced in the make and model of your unit, and what their base rate charges are for coming into your home.
Another thing to be on the look out for when it comes to a good qualified technician is whether they work on week ends, or have someone on call 24/7. When you need AC repairs, you want someone to be there whenever you need them, and not have to wait until Monday to get someone out to fix it. Another good idea is find someone who can set you up an a regular program for them to come out, check the system, and replace any belts or other parts as the wear out. Prevention is 90% of the cure, so if you have someone to identify problems and fix them right away, this is going to save you a bunch of money in the long run. Many companies even offer program discounts, meaning that you can have them come out on a regular basis for much less, and if there is an emergency, they may be able to come out for no service charge at all.
When you have found a few different companies that you like, make sure that you check their references. You should also contact your local Better Business Bureau office, and find out if they have any complaints about them. If you have neighbors that have AC units, ask them who they use for maintenance and repairs. They will let you know right away if a company is good or not.
One of the most important things about finding the right company is that they are friendly, caring and treat you like a real person, and not just a paycheck. You want someone who you feel comfortable with, and someone you can trust. If you need AC repair done in the middle of the night, you don't want some stranger showing up at your door. Being on a budget is a bid deal today as well, so when you have compile a list of five to seven companies, drop the least expensive, and the most expensive, and pick the one that will offer you the best service, at a price you can afford.
