{"id":542,"date":"2019-05-06T11:00:13","date_gmt":"2019-05-06T15:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.accomfort.us\/blog\/?p=542"},"modified":"2019-05-03T13:37:19","modified_gmt":"2019-05-03T17:37:19","slug":"steps-finding-right-air-conditioning-contractor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.accomfort.us\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/steps-finding-right-air-conditioning-contractor\/","title":{"rendered":"Steps for Finding the Right Air Conditioning Contractor"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"frustrated-customer\"The central air conditioning system in your house is one of its most essential appliances. The heat during our Texas summers is intense, and hot days can arrive throughout the rest of the year as well. When you need repairs for your AC, are planning to schedule maintenance, or want to have a new air conditioner installed, you\u2019ll look for an air conditioning contractor in Katy, TX<\/a> to do the job. (Please don\u2019t try to DIY any AC job\u2014only professionals can do this work.)<\/p>\n

But finding the right AC contractor isn\u2019t as easy as picking the first name to pop up on search results. Not all HVAC companies are equal. To make sure you hire the right contractor, there are a few steps to take to narrow down your choices.<\/p>\n

Make sure they service your area<\/h3>\n

If you can\u2019t tell from the contractor\u2019s website (if they even have one) what neighborhoods they serve, call them to ask. But we recommend you stick with a company that puts its service area prominently on its website and lets you enter your zip code to quickly find out if you\u2019re in their service area.<\/p>\n

Check for licensing and credentials<\/h3>\n

This is the most important step, because you never want to hire a contractor who doesn\u2019t have a license or any credentials. A professional HVAC contractor must have a license from the State of Texas to show it has proper insurance and certifications to operate. A professional contractor will list their license number on their site. (Ours is TACLA58609E.) Credentials include NATE certification for employees (the only industry-wide certification of HVAC technician excellence) and affiliations in groups like ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America) and TACCA (Texas Air Conditioning Contractors Association).<\/p>\n

See what kind of reviews they get<\/h3>\n

Social media allows customers to provide instant feedback on services from contractors. A quality contractor won\u2019t feel shy about showing off all the positive reviews they\u2019ve gotten from their satisfied customers. (Here are some of our reviews.<\/a>) Although no contractor will receive 100% positive reviews, a long row of 5-star reviews usually means a trustworthy business.<\/p>\n

See what guarantees they offer<\/h3>\n

An HVAC contractor who is confident in the services they offer will back their work up with guarantees to make customers feel at ease. A company may offer only a simple guarantee\u2014often a vague one. Look for a contractor who provides extensive guarantees on different services. Just look at our list of guarantees:<\/p>\n