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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 Washington HVAC Contractors
Reached out to 495HVAC for bidding on a new system for our old town home. They presented the best proposal, with thoughtful design (2 systems) and integration into our historic home while regaining ample closet space from the prior system. Lupe and the in...
We used 495 HVAC to install our new furnace and A/C unit. Brian was extremely knowlegable and honest! Our system is working beautifully! We will be contacting him soon to replace our heat pump. Nice to know their are still top rated companies out there! M...
We were so impressed by the service and the pricing HVAC provided. The unit required updated wiring for the new system and they stayed until the job was complete. They were courteous and timely. We will use them again.
We've received very prompt service from 495 HVAC, not easy to find in Northern Virginia! Our salon maintains comfortable temperatures during every season thanks to the heating/AC system they've installed for us. It's very easy to use. Brian has especia...
Outstanding work ,honest and very good costumer service,I will use this company.
To start, I'll say that I trust and like this company. They've served me well and continue to do so. Their honesty and integrity is refreshing. Key points: 1. Knowledgeable. My old system failed two years ago. They came in and expertly sized and rec...
Outstanding customer service and work. Very competitive pricing. Honest people. I will always use this company.
Great company to work with. Flexible and responsive. Helped keep our expenses down when installing the replacement furnace, themostat, and humidifier.
I had a broken AC. 495 HVAC came out promptly and fixed it at a reasonable price. I also asked them to fix my gas logs, and they did so free of charge which was super nice. I had a followup request and Brian, the customer phone rep, helped me out and w...
This company is so professional. They do an excellent install, clean up everything. They install everything to code. I have referred them to many people.
This company came to do a dryer vent clean out; they broke our dryer and we have been waiting days for them to fix or replace the dryer. Just awful work and service. They deserve zero stars.
I was very pleased with hiring Safe House to clean my dryer vent. Their prices were fair and the work was done rpofessionally
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