Creating Indoor Comfort: The Importance of Installation

Did you know that your indoor comfort levels may be directly linked to the proper, professional installation of your heating and cooling system? 

As with any home service contractor, it’s important to know the local reputation of any potential HVAC dealer — especially when it comes to quality work, value, and customer service. A National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) study states that if your high-efficiency equipment is installed improperly, it may not be running as efficiently as you think!¹ That could cost you extra energy dollars on your monthly utility bills.

To ensure you hire a qualified professional that best fits your needs, be sure to:

• Check the equipment manufacturer's independent dealer locator
• Get local referrals
• Read reviews often located on the equipment manufacturer's website

• How many years has your HVAC company been in business?
• Do you need to be registered or licensed by the state/city/ county to do the work?
• Are your technicians certified to handle refrigerants?
• Do you have a permanent place of business?
• Do you carry both general liability and workers compensation insurance?
• Do your service technicians wear uniforms & ID badges?
• How often do your technicians receive training?
• Do you offer 24-hour emergency service?
• What preventive maintenance programs are offered and what is included?
• Do you provide a limited warranty on your labor and installation?

This article was included in the 2019 fall/winter edition of Good Life™ Magazine.

1 Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy. Variable-speed, low-cost motor for residential HVAC systems. n.d. https:// energy.gov/eere/amo/variable-speed-low-cost-motor-residential-hvac-systems.