The document provides a list of 10 qualities to look for in a reputable HVAC contractor. It recommends checking that contractors have good reviews on sites like the Better Business Bureau, employ NATE-certified technicians, inspect homes before providing estimates, can install energy efficient equipment, estimate annual energy costs, belong to professional associations like ACCA, don't assume equipment sizing, sell quality brands, and are locally based with an office. Finding a contractor with these qualities can help homeowners hire a professional and reputable company for HVAC work.

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Top Qualities to Look for in a Reputable HVAC Contractor
Finding a good HVAC contractor can
be pretty intimidating, and sometimes
annoying, but it doesn’t have to be as
long as you understand the qualities
you should be looking for upon
searching. To save you time, money
and the overall legwork, we’ve
compiled a list of the top ten essential
qualities an HVAC contractor should
have before you even consider doing
business with them. Pay close
attention and happy hunting!
1. Has a good reputation: Upon your search for a good contractor, make
sure to seek out contractor with consistently good reviews. Check out
potential contractors on the Better Business Bureau (BBB) website, a good
third party that rates businesses on an A+ to F scale.
2. Is properly certified: A good HVAC company should hire North
American Technician Excellence (NATE) certified technicians. This tells you
that the company hires technicians who are efficient, knowledgeable and
professional.
3. Surveys your home, then estimates cost: Not vice versa: A
contractor should always come out to your place to survey your home before
they make any definite estimations. Anyone who tries to give you
estimations over the phone before checking your home might be trying to
pull the old bait and switch.
4. Won’t discourage you from buying higher efficiency equipment: A
quality contractor will always be able to install the latest energy efficient
models and can explain to you how much money those models can save
you.

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5. Can give you annual heating and cooling costs: Using heat-load and
cooling-load calculations, a good contractor can estimate your home’s
annual energy bills for the equipment they are suggesting you install.
6. Probably won’t have the lowest prices: You should consider price
after you’ve narrowed your choices down to 2-3 quality contractors which is
what this list will help you do.
7. Belongs to a professional association: Be sure to look for contractors
that belong to the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA). You can
go to the ACCA website and search for contractors in your area that are
ACCA Quality Assured.
8. Does not make assumptions about equipment sizing: A quality
contractor won’t assume that he or she should replace your HVAC equipment
with the same size unless proper measurements have been taken.
9. Sells quality products: Ask potential contractors if they sell ENERGY
STAR rated products. This ensures that you’ll have quality, energy efficient
equipment to choose from.
10. Works locally in an office or shop: A contractor having an office or
shop tells you that the company has been in business and intends to remain
in business, securing whatever guarantees and warranties they will provide
you.
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