How to Choose a Heating and Air Conditioning Company

April 27, 2017

At Van Haaften Plumbing & Heating, we understand selecting a company to provide home comfort system installation and service in Pella is a big deal. When it comes to your home comfort, you shouldn’t have to give anything up. You want excellent service from a trustworthy company. Before you make a choice, we have some advice for what to search for in the company that will be taking care of your heating and cooling service.

Do some research. Be sure to find some information before you start your search. Take a look at your current system and take some notes on maintenance history, past issues and its model. You should also investigate the license and insurance requirements for heating and air conditioning service providers in Pella.

Get personal recommendations. Take some time to see if your friends, family and co-workers have any suggestions. Knowing someone had a helpful interaction with a company can be a good way to know what their service is like.

Get proposals from multiple companies. Get the itemized estimates in writing so you can study the different cost, energy efficient and warranty information. You also need see referrals from current customers. A company may offer the most reasonable prices, but it may not really be the best value. Contemplate how these factors will influence your home comfort in the long run before you decide.

Plan on a detailed home evaluation. Never give your business to a who offers you a quote over the phone for a new or replacement system without coming to your home. A good heating and air condition company will go through examination of your house and your current system to examine your needs and the best system to meet them.

First impressions matter. You should take special interest in your primary meeting with any contractor that surveys your home. Make sure they are professional, friendly and punctual. You’re going to involved with this company to make your home comfortable year-round. If they don’t make a good overall impression, you may want to select a different company.

Don’t compromise when selecting a heating and cooling company. This list should help keep you on track. If you’d like to know more about Van Haaften Plumbing & Heating and how we can keep your home comfortable, give us a call at 641-628-3621 or schedule an appointment with us online. We’re happy to help!