Your HVAC system requires the same dedicated care and preventative maintenance as your car. Without regular checkups and a trusted, honest technician to care for your system, you could easily find yourself without heat or air conditioning or, at the very least, paying way too much per month to power your home or business. What are the signs of a great HVAC company you can trust? Today we cover the top five factors to consider when picking an HVAC maintenance partner.
1. Licensing and Experience – One of the most important factors is licensing and certifications. You will want to make sure the company’s technicians are certified through a creditable organization like North American Technician Excellence (NATE) to ensure that an employee’s experience and licensing reflects the quality of their education and skill. All technicians at Gorman Mechanical are NATE-certified and possess an average of 18 industry years of experience.
2. Home Evaluations – You always want to make sure an HVAC company will come to your home to conduct an evaluation. This evaluation is the best way possible to determine what specific heating and cooling solutions you need, depending on your home’s square footage, R-value of insulation, and the number of windows and which direction they face. If your technicians are not sniffing out these details, find someone else.
3. References – What other people in your area think about an HVAC company speaks volumes. Check out Google, Yelp, and Facebook for reviews. Other great places to check on a company’s reputation is through the Better Business Bureau and Angie’s List. With Gorman Mechanical, hop on the two latter sites and you will see we have an “A+” rating with the BBB and a “Super Service Award” from Angie’s List. Another organization to check out would be Air Conditioning Contractors of America.
4. Clean and Sharp – You can tell how much care a tech or company puts into their work by the appearance of their trucks and uniforms. If your tech shows up in a spotless, well-maintained truck with a crisp uniform and a smile, you can bet you have someone helping you who truly cares about doing a great job.
5. Efficiency and Punctuality – Just as important as the other factors in this list, an exceptional HVAC company is known for their high-efficiency products and punctuality. When you ask questions about products, you should be directed toward the most efficient systems to help you save money overall on your investment. Gorman Mechanical, for example, sells Energy Star models that meet the government’s strong requirements for efficiency.
When it comes to punctuality, all technicians should arrive promptly at the time of your appointment and work precisely yet with speed to ensure the job is done correctly without wasting your time.
To learn more about signs of a great HVAC company, give us a call at (817) 238-1616 and we will talk about our values with you. If you would like to set up an appointment just contact us today.