Finding a new contractor in any industry can be challenging, but if you aren’t picky about the quality of someone’s service, you’re setting yourself up for problems. Below, Performance Air Conditioning & Heating of Mooresville, NC, discusses common mistakes people make when hiring an HVAC contractor—and why you should avoid making them yourself.

3 Common Mistakes People Make When Hiring An HVAC Contractor

1) Skipping The Written Agreement 

For projects both large and small, a written agreement is crucial to ensure you get everything you expect from your chosen HVAC contractor and that they receive payments at specific points in the project. It should be your main reference for all aspects of the work—not phone calls or informal conversations. It’s okay if the work changes, so long as every change is fully documented and agreed upon. To skip the written agreement is to invite misunderstandings and ambiguity.

2) Not Getting Receipts 

Every time you make a payment to your HVAC contractor, expect to receive a written record, whether you pay with a check, card, or even cash. Contractors that only accept cash payments or who refuse to write out receipts should be avoided. Always document every payment and never pay in full up front.

3) Not Verifying Proof Of Insurance & Workers’ Comp 

Accidents can and do happen, so the best thing anyone can do is have a plan. Only hire someone that’s fully insured; if a worker gets hurt on the job, it is their employer’s responsibility, not yours. To verify that an HVAC company is fully insured, request a certificate directly from their insurance agent.

Performance Air Conditioning & Heating is fully licensed, bonded, and insured for heating and A/C repair services in North Carolina. To ask questions or request a quote from the Mooresville HVAC contractors, call (704) 799-3245. For more information, visit them online.