Choosing the Right HVAC Contractor

Choosing a Murrieta HVAC contractor can be a daunting task, particularly when you are experiencing an issue and need a repair quickly. You may be tempted to accept the first bid that comes your way, but this will only increase your chances of poor workmanship, which leads to an unsatisfactory result or an even more expensive second repair. How do you make a good choice? Read our blog further for three valuable tips.

Ask About Licenses & Insurance

Any reputable HVAC contractor will have the proper licenses and certifications for the area they operate in, and will happily either show you them or give you the information to look them up yourself to verify. Check with your local municipality and see about the necessary licenses, and then ask each contractor you consider for this license information.

Likewise, you should always hire a contractor who is insured. A professional should be able to fix your issue without trouble, but in the event a mistake happens and further damage is done to your home, you want to make sure they are fully ensured and the problem will be rectified quickly without issue at the company’s expense, provided by their insurance.

Research Their Complaints

The Better Business Bureau should be one of the first places you go when researching a company. Visit their website and look into their reputation. If they have a high volume of complaints, then you may want to consider other options. If they have a solid reputation, or even have an award from the Better Business Bureau, then you can trust that you will receive great service.

Likewise, check their scores on review sites like Angie’s List and Yelp to see what other consumers are saying. Take reviews with a grain of salt, as they may not be entirely reflective, but a low rating and high volume of bad reviews is a tell-tale sign that their service is not at a high standard of quality.

Shop Around

Does your initial estimate sound like a reasonable price? Find out if it actually is! Get an estimate from several different contractors before making your choice. Likewise, you may not always want to choose the cheapest contractor; those that are “too-good-to-be-true” on their pricing usually are exactly that, and will likely perform shoddy work with low-quality parts or with an unskilled technician.

If you need a high-quality HVAC repair in Murrieta, Correy Baker Heating & Air can help! We have more than 25 years of experience providing consistently excellent service and workmanship along with friendly and professional customer service. All our technicians are highly trained and certified in the latest HVAC technologies, and can help you diagnose and fix your problem to get your air conditioner or heater functioning properly and your home comfortable again. Your complete satisfaction is our number-one priority, and our technicians will do everything they can to ensure that you are happy with the work, or we will make it right.