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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 Palo Alto HVAC Contractors
We wanted to do a small addition, kitchen and two small bathrooms. Mary at UberSub was able to introduce to us to two contractors that we could choose from - saved us time. We ended up using Kenny from Kennycross Construction. He is nice and quick. Reason...
no job done . Job was to small for them to do . Walked in looked at it and walked out with
I contacted some air duct companies to ask for quotes and this company was the only one that responded right away. They even had a cleaner call back to answer some of my questions. We were interested in ventilation cleaning and he explained how it is done...
Unique Home Design & Remodeling provided exceptional customer service from start to finish. They were responsive to my inquiries and worked diligently to complete the installation of my new tile floors. I'm thrilled with the outcome!!!
Choosing Unique Home Design & Remodeling for our home renovation project was one of the best decisions we've made as homeowners. From the initial consultation to the final touches, their team demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and a commitment to ex...
Unique Home Design & Remodeling is a very good Design & Remodeling company.
Excellent work quality. Excellent to keep appointment. Excellent responsiveness in communication.
I needed central AC installed. We did an evaluation, went over recommended equipment (for most quiet operation) and everything was installed the next day. Perfect experience!
A person came out to my house looked at everything last week , and I'm still waiting for him to send me the estimate, he said he would send it by the weekend but it almost a week later now
Everything You Need to Know About Palo Alto HVAC Companies
How does invoicing/payment work for most HVAC Contractor projects in Palo Alto?
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.
How many hvac contractors does Palo Alto have?
There are around 50 companies throughout Palo Alto to help you with your next hvac job.
- 9 of them have an A or A+ rating from Better Business Bureau.
Can I browse unscreened HVAC Contractors in Palo Alto?
We do our best to screen all of our hvac contractors. However, there are still some hvac contractor professionals in Palo Alto that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in Palo Alto or CA. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering hvac:
- Sunny Appliance Repair:
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
- A Plus Heating & Air-Conditioning:
- BBB Rating: NR
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
- Cold Craft, Inc. Heating, Cooling and Refrigeration:
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
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I have an old 3-wire programmable thermostat (furnace only we dont have air) with no C wire. I have a a Honeywell programmable wireless thermostat Model RTH6500WF as a replacement. Will this work?
Within a week
Home safety
Heating and cooling
Single family residence
4,001-5,000 sq ft
0-10 years
Basement
Owner
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None of the above
Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
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Furnace/forced air heating system
Repair or service
Propane gas fired
Pilot light is out
16-20 years
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Repair
Manual
Central forced-air heat
I have an old 3-wire programmable thermostat (furnace only we dont have air) with no C wire. I have a a Honeywell programmable wireless thermostat Model RTH6500WF as a replacement. Will this work?
I need to replace the original thermostat for living room baseboard heaters and have already bought a Honeywell 5-2 day/programmable electric heat thermostat (RLV4305A).
I would like to get an estimate for ecobee thermostat install
Thermostat is not working