As the weather gets warmer your air conditioning system has to work harder to keep you and your family cool. It’s no secret that the unit will probably break down at point in its life and be in need of repair, or replacement at the most inopportune time...probably the hottest day of the year. Knowing what to do next is key in getting your air conditioner serviced for the best possible price.
Ask Questions
When dealing with an air conditioning service it is good to have a list of questions that you can ask when getting an estimate. The repair company should be more than willing to answer any questions you may have and they should be able to do so satisfactorily. Following are some suggested questions:
What is the cost of the diagnostic?
Before an air conditioning service will come out to check your system they will quote you a fee for coming out to your home. Ask about the cost of this fee and what services it entails. You can use this quote to shop around. It is always wise to check out more than one repair service.
Does the company meet all licensing and insurance requirements?
This question is very important because you want to see that the company is doing what they should legally. If problems or questions arise later you will have a measure of protection. This will also give you some peace of mind that you are dealing with a reputable air conditioning service. Also ask if the individual technicians meet all licensing and insurance requirements.
Will the contractor provide a list of current references?
The air conditioning service should have this list ready. If they are doing great work they know people will give them a good rating. Check the references to find out if the job was done well, on time and within the cost estimate.
Does the replacement equipment meet current energy efficiency standards?
This is important to save you energy and money. Also, it is important for you to do your part in saving resources. By insuring you are getting energy efficient equipment you will know you are doing your part to help the planet and your energy bill.
Will the repair company provide a written estimate of all the work to be done?
The information included here should contain the job schedule, completion time or date, model numbers, energy efficiency ratings, warranty information and, of course, the cost. Go over the estimate and have the repair technician address any concerns you may have. This will again give you peace of mind and may help avoid issues later.
Is there anything you can do to bring the price down?
There is no harm in asking the air conditioning service company this questions because you may have some choices as to what can be done in the repair job. There may be parts and equipment that don't cost as much or some components of the repair that are recommended, but not necessarily required to get the system running again.
What other options do I have to save money?
You want to be provided with all the options you have for the work being done. There may be things that can be done outside of parts and equipment that might save you money.
If your air conditioning unit goes on the blink you know you have to get it fixed. Your comfort depends on it. By knowing what questions to ask you can insure that you get the job done correctly at the best possible price. A competent air conditioning service that can answer all your questions will do a great repair job and give you peace of mind as you enjoy your cool home.
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