You Found a Good Air Conditioning Repair Company - Now What?

You Found a Good Air Conditioning Repair Company - Now What?

Purchasing or repairing an air conditioning system can be a major endeavor, so you want to make sure that there are no surprises. Reading this article will help to ensure that you get the best and safest deal possible for your air conditioning repair service.

The first thing you will want to do is to get all the details of the transaction in writing before any of the repair services begin. You will want to know when the AC repair company will both start and finish their repairs. You will definitely need to know what all your costs will be too. Make sure that they include the costs of all known equipment, labor, and supplies, including any variable costs that could occur for replacing parts or for labor overruns. You will also want to view all insurance documents that the company can provide to keep for your records.

One detail you will want to take note of is the warranty period for any equipment that is replaced or repaired. You may want to ask for a copy of their load calculations also, especially if you have your air conditioning repair services done in the winter. This could be a factor if you have any problems when you turn on the air conditioner during much warmer weather than when it was installed.

Another factor you will want the air conditioning repair company to address is whether their bid includes new ductwork. You will need to have them specify what type of ducting they will use and what cost they will charge you for the ducting. It probably would be a good idea also to set a cap on the maximum amount they will charge for all the ducting that might be needed.

Something else you will want to require in the contract is a release of lien. It is important to have a release of lien included in the contract just in case the air conditioning repair company you choose fails to pay their equipment supplier for the AC equipment they used in your home. You may have already paid for the service, but if the contractor doesn't pay their supplier, the supplier may have the ability to come after you for the money, depending on what your state's laws are. Regardless of the state you live in, it would probably be a good idea to obtain the release anyways.

One final step you can take to protect yourself with this purchase is to make the purchase with your credit card. Your credit card company can offer you additional protections should your AC repairs go awry. Follow these precautions when finalizing the deal and you will have done everything possible to guard yourself against anything that could potentially go wrong.

West Palm Beach Air Conditioning

500 S Australian Ave #300, 

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

(561) 331-0504

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