Your HVAC system is a crucial part of your home, and you don’t want to leave its care up to just anyone. If you sense that the end is near for your heating or cooling system, or see signs of a problem developing, it’s time to begin the search for a reliable HVAC service. Follow these easy steps to ensure your contractor is up to the job:

Get Referrals or Check References

 Talk to friends, trusted coworkers and family in the area and see if anyone you know can refer you to an HVAC contractor. The word of someone you’re personally close to is usually more reliable than that of a stranger. If you can’t get a referral from a friend, do ask for references when you’re choosing a heating and air conditioning contractor. Talk to previous customers about their experiences to learn more about how reliable and knowledgeable the contractor is.

Check for Proper Licensures, Bonding and Insurance

 When you’re choosing a heating and air conditioning contractor, it’s essential that you check for proper licensing, bonding and insurance. Licensed contractors must have completed the required education for their job. In Texas, HVAC technicians must also complete continuing education. Bonding means that the contractor’s customers are protected if he doesn’t complete the work or fails in other business obligations. Insurance further protects you should there be some problem with the completed work.

Get a Bid

The best contractors will gather all the necessary information about a job before offering you a bid. They can also offer you valuable information about efficiency standards for your system and help you choose the best products and services for your home. When you’re comparing bids, consider the experience and expertise of various candidates as well as the price to find the best balance of benefits and attributes.

For more information on caring for your heating and air conditioning systems, contact us at Bill Joplin’s Air Conditioning & Heating. We have served the North Dallas and McKinney areas since 1978.