Top 10 HVAC Companies in South Portland, ME
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.
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Everything You Need to Know About South Portland HVAC Companies
Can I browse unscreened HVAC Contractors in South Portland?
We do our best to screen all of our hvac contractors. However, there are still some hvac contractor professionals in South Portland that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in South Portland or ME. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering hvac:
- Porter Heating & Cooling:
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
- Jerry's Oil Burner Service:
- BBB Rating: A+
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
- Stevens Mechanical:
- BBB Rating: A+
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
Will HVAC work in South Portland require permits, inspections, special licenses, etc.?
Whether you’re hvac contractor job is in South Portland or any other city, you're going to want to do a bit of research before hiring hvac contractors. Even small jobs may have certain regulations around them. Often, the hvac contractor performing the work will have any required permits, inspections, etc. under control, but not always. Short answer: Research yourself and double check with the hvac folks that everything is in order.
How many hvac contractors does South Portland have?
There are around 50 companies throughout South Portland to help you with your next hvac job.
- 14 of them have an A or A+ rating from Better Business Bureau.
- hvac contractor companies in South Portland have an average rating of 5.00/5.
- 1 companies have a rating of 5.