Ben's HVAC & Air Condition Repair 8313 Southwest Fwy Suite 220A, Houston, TX 77074, USA (713) 682-9009

 Ben's HVAC & Air Condition Repair
8313 Southwest Fwy Suite 220A, Houston, TX 77074, USA
(713) 682-9009

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 The first thing is to develop a relationship with an air conditioning repair company BEFORE you need help. A great time to initiate that relationship is when it is time for the professional servicing your unit needs once or twice a year.

If you have a heat pump, both the heating and cooling cycles need to be professionally checked and serviced, which means once in the spring and once in the fall. If you have a separate air conditioner and furnace, each of them will need annual servicing.

In case you question the wisdom of regularly scheduled maintenance, think about what the oil changes mean to your car. When you don't take care of the $40 oil change every few thousand miles (check your owner's manual), after a while you'll have to replace some very expensive parts - like the engine. A motor, even a used one, costs a whole lot more than those oil changes would have cost.

If you are new in town, the old company you used went out of business, or you are a newbie, start by asking the neighbors. Introduce yourself to the folks next door or ask someone you work with. Word of mouth is the best way to find out what's going on in your community.

Another tack to take is to go on the Internet or thumb through the yellow pages. Call around and do some comparison shopping. NEVER agree for someone to come to your home or place of business without getting prices and a clear idea as to exactly what you will be getting for whatever they plan to charge.

Find out how long the company has been in business. Check with the Better Business Bureau to find out what their rating is. A critical indicator is if they have any unresolved complaints. It's one thing to have a complaint logged. It's another to let it go for a long time in an unresolved status. You'll learn a lot on that phone call.

The next thing to look for is a contractor that is bonded and that uses NATE certified technicians. The North American Technician Excellence certification is the only one supported and recognized by the entire HVAC industry. These technicians are highly trained in latest technology and are the kind of expert you want working on your system.
The last thing is to scope out what kind of warranty the company offers. Workmanship should be of the highest quality and the company should be willing to stand behind whatever the technicians do for you.

Once you decide on a company, talk about a maintenance plan and look ahead to doing some preventive maintenance. It'll save you in the long run.

Homeowners don't spend a lot of time thinking about air conditioning repair until the time comes to flip that switch and... nothing happens. Unfortunately, by that time you are in an emergency situation and there is not any time to worry about how you are going to save money on the fix up costs. The most important thing is getting that cold air blowing again. A hot house is a bad environment for making good decisions. Of course, the best way to save money on your HVAC system is to take care of it consistently from day one. Here are some other tips that will keep your money where it belongs.

Get a Warranty

If you are dealing with an air conditioning repair company, try to get a warranty on both the parts and the labor. This is especially true if you are purchasing a brand new system. You never know when something will go wrong and you want to be covered in case such an event happens. You won't be confident for at least a year that your system is going to stand the test of time. Since this is the case, it makes sense to be protected during that time.

Change Your Filter

If you think air conditioning repair and maintenance only need to be done when something goes wrong, you need to think again. Changing your filter on a regular basis is a basic part of maintaining an HVAC system and it should be in the repertoire of any homeowner. If it has been more than a couple of months since you changed out your filter, it is time to do so. When you do, note the amount of dust and dirt clogging the screen and use it as a benchmark for how often you should perform this simple act of maintenance in the future.

Turn It Up

If you are leaving the house, you should turn your thermostat up, since there is no point in keeping a house cold when no one will be around to enjoy it. Of course, some homeowners go too far with this line of reasoning and turn their units all the way off when leaving. This is usually a mistake. Your system has to work very hard to then bring the atmosphere back down to your preferred temperature when you arrive back home. This period of hard work could be canceling out (at least) the benefits of leaving it off. It is also putting a great deal of strain on the system and could lead to the need for air conditioning repair sooner than you would have otherwise hoped.