Top 10 HVAC Companies in Gardner, IL
Top questions to ask before hiring an hvac company
What type of insurance do you have? Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals work on a variety of mechanical areas of the home. You'll want to ask specific questions regarding professional training and licensing, as well as what types of insurance they have (for example, mold, air pollution or worker's compensation). It's fair to ask for the dollar amounts they are covered and a quality professional will show you verification of coverage.
HVAC professionals attend to a home's thermal needs as well as air quality. Because of the technical aspects of HVAC work, find out the scope of work your professional can perform. You may only need your heating unit serviced however, if this professional also specializes in energy efficiency, mold assessment, or offer ways for you to save on energy costs, you may want to hire them for future projects. Because some equipment is gas-powered, your professional should be able to answer questions about installing gas lines and permitting.
Ask about guarantees on labor or warranties on parts for your HVAC project. It's common to have a time limitation on parts and equipment. Save any paperwork related to your project so you can refer back to instruction manuals or serial numbers.
When working with a heating and cooling professional, ask if their company offers pricing incentives to encourage you to hire them on a regular basis. It's common to have your equipment inspected and serviced at least once a year. Your HVAC company may also offer special pricing on filters, ventilation cleaning or energy assessments.
Regardless of the scope of your project, find out what you need to do to prepare your home for their visit. For example, the HVAC professional will need access to the areas in question and may need access to other mechanical or ventilation points. Make sure pets and children are kept out of the way. Ask if your project will involve removing dry wall or making any other structural changes – you may need to hire a professional drywall contractor to patch up HVAC work. If you are adding a unit that may contribute to carbon monoxide within the home, find out if you need to purchase a carbon monoxide detector.
Recent reviews for Gardner HVAC Contractors
This company is quick and professional. Mark is a 100% honest and will get your system going the right way the first time! This is definitely someone I will use again and recommend.
Mark at Refreshing Comfort is a top-notch HVAC professional. He knows everything inside and out. Having moved into a new home with an older furnace, I was not one bit surprised when things weren't running their best. Mark made it a point to come all the o...
Mark went above and beyond not only checking out and servicing my AC, water heater, and furnace, but checked to see if my floor vents had collapsed (they have not...thanks for easing my mind!). He even went so far as fixing a leaky spigot to the outside ...
Refreshing Comfort came out the same day I called. My a/c was not running right. Mark was able to get it fixed and back working that same day. Thank you!
Thanks RReliable for replacing my furnace....professional, prompt and very reasonable pricing.
Guys were very professional, each installer introduced his self to me, they did a great job and cleaned up then when the they finished they each guy thanked me. I was blown away.
Working with R-Reliable Heating and Cooling was nothing short of amazing. The crew was pleasant, quick, and their work was very neat. Best experience I’ve had!
My mom has her furnace serviced annually by R-Reliable and she is always pleased. That made me get mine installed by them as well. Great install guys! Thank you
Everything You Need to Know About Gardner HVAC Companies
Can I browse unscreened HVAC Contractors in Gardner?
We do our best to screen all of our hvac contractors. However, there are still some hvac contractor professionals in Gardner that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in Gardner or IL. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering hvac:
- 6bryant and cooling:
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
- Babb Service Co.:
- BBB Rating: A+
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
- Equipment Service Professionals, Inc.:
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
How does invoicing/payment work for most HVAC Contractor projects in Gardner?
Every project differs, but you should ask any hvac contractor for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any hvac work is done.
If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for hvac contractors to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your hvac contractor project.
If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the hvac contractor to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.
What should I check for once my HVAC Contractor in Gardner has finished working?
Every hvac project is going to have different results, but here are a few things to check for once any hvac company has told you they've finished the job:
- Obviously you want to do a visual inspection. Even if you're unfamiliar with hvac work, this gives you the opportunity to ask questions (even basic ones like, what did you do?).
- Ask the hvac contractor to describe what they did. Whether your hvac project was a repair job or a building job, have them run you through what was done.
- Compare the description provided on your hvac project estimate to the work completed. Did the professional do what was promised?
- Request that the hvac contractor do a follow-up visit to check on the work. Most professionals are willing to do this, especially if you ask them.
