How do you check Licensing and Experience?

Your HVAC system is probably the most expensive equipment in your home, and you want assurance that whoever works on it has appropriate training. Ohio requires proper licensing for contractors in the HVAC industry; to obtain a license, a contractor must have five years of experience in the field prior to the date the application for the license is filed. In addition to the Ohio license, a company should be able to hold a minimal level of bonding and insurance. Insurance is to protect homeowners in case of injury or accidental damage.

You should also ask about a prospective contractor’s experience. While longevity alone won’t guarantee that a contractor will do a good job, stability in the business indicates a contractor is doing something right. What’s more, you can ask about the certifications the contractors and technicians have: certification through such organizations as North American Technician Excellence (NATE) helps to guarantee a technician’s education and experience are up to date.

Technician training may encompass many facets of the industry, but among the most important are the handling of refrigerant and air balancing. Are the company’s technicians certified to handle refrigerant? Under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, individuals not properly certified should not be handling refrigerant. This is of particular importance as the switch from Freon (R-22 refrigerant) to R-410A progresses. Today’s technicians should also be trained to test and balance installations for maximum efficiency and comfort; the National Comfort Institute’s certification in air balancing provides a standard for training that the homeowner should be aware of.

Further, ask if the contractor carries top brands, and about technicians’ training with these brands: each system/manufacturer is unique, and a quality consultant will ensure that technicians have had the right training to optimize installations.

From: https://myairauthority.com/top-5-things-to-look-for-when-choosing-an-hvac-contractor/

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What factors should one consider before purchasing Air Conditioner?

The number one priority you should have when purchasing a new air conditioner is in evaluating the energy consumption versus price. Some air conditioning systems cost more to install, but use less electricity and therefore are less expensive to run over time. Other systems require a much lower initial investment, but are less efficient and therefore cost more over time because they use more electricity.

After sales service is another important factor. It is not just because of the cost of the investment, but because these systems can potentially be unused for a month or two at a time. Most home appliances get used daily or weekly. If your system sits for extended periods of time, it can become less efficient. Ideally, you'll want to find a contractor who can provide you with the recommended maintenance at a fair price.

What type air conditioner do I need?

Unfortunately, there is no set answer. The size and type of the air conditioner you need for your building depends drastically on a few key items:

1) size of your home (square footage, number of rooms)

2) the budget you have (more efficient units cost more initially but are less expensive to operate, while other units might be less expensive up front but are not as efficient)

3) features you may want such as microbacterial filters or turbo cooling modes, etc.

After inspecting the work to be done, the technician will make expert recommendations based on the models in your budget along with the size of your home.

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