A/C contractors are professionals who are educated, skilled and have a great deal of experience in the installation, routine maintenance and repair of air conditioning systems. An A/C contractor can work on residential systems as well as systems installed in commercial buildings although some tend to specialise in one area or the other. Some air conditioning contractors also work on heating systems hence they would define themselves as an HVAC heating, ventilating and air conditioning contractor.
There is a major difference between those we know as “handymen” and a genuine contractor. It is not difficult to tell, the true contractor will have in depth knowledge of the systems and the various components. A contractor will guarantee his work, obviously a handyman will not.
There are a considerable number of A/C contractors, finding one who has proven reliability and experience is often through word of mouth. When you hear from someone you trust that they had a good experience with the contractor, this is one of the things which helps you in making the decision of who you will hire for the work. If none of your friends, family or neighbors has had a recent experience with an A/C contractor in St. Petersburg there are other places where you can get information, including real estate agents and other contractors.
Regardless of how you find the contractor, do not hesitate to ask whatever questions you want answers to. Find out if the technicians who actually do the work are certified; find out how long the company has been serving the area. Those companies that have been part of the community for some time are those who have worked hard to establish a reputation for excellence when rendering service and they want to keep their hard fought for reputation. Although there are many new contractors, the truth is, many people prefer to work with a company that has a track record and are more established.
All air conditioner contractors should have a current license to operate and should be insured. Ask if the company provides a free estimate on repairs and maintenance and ask if they offer maintenance plans which eliminates the need for you to worry about the next scheduled maintenance or worse yet, have your air conditioner fail.
Palm Harbor Heating & Air Conditioning is an A/C contractor in St. Petersburg that has been in business since 1978. You can trust the highly trained technicians to maintain and repair your air conditioning to the highest standard.
