Why You Should Hire a Licensed Contractor
There is always going to be a handyman running around. They’re our fellow hardworking unlicensed blue-collared worker. But why can this be a huge risk? And why should you always hire a licensed contractor for your HVAC needs?
High Risks
For every action in this world there is a risk. Some come with more and/or higher risks than others. For example, writing with a pencil has less physical risks than mountain climbing. Picture this, you bought a new home and need a gas stove installed. Gas appliances always come with the risk of fires and gas leaks. Thus, you would want to have a licensed and experienced installer. This way, your new home is at less risk of damage and will be covered by the contractor’s insurance and potential warranty. We do not want “Bob from down the street” to install a gas stove and a fire to start. There will be no insurance nor warranty coverage for the damage on their end.
This can be applied with your HVAC equipment. If you have an unlicensed technician install your system, there is more risk of the system being improperly installed. In addition, if there is a flood, fire or other issue, the unlicensed technician will not be able to cover the damage. Chances are, the technician will never show or follow up after the installation. Similarly, “Bob from down the street” can offer to put in ductwork for cheaper than a licensed quote. However, without the proper tools, experience and education, he will not know if it is the right size, shape, material or efficient duct plan for your home. These are just a few examples as of why you should hire a licensed contractor.
Management
Sometimes we get put into a bad situation where we need to get into contact with management. Other times we want to give compliments or criticism to express our appreciation of their work and workers. Example for the first instance would be if a technician was rude or inappropriate. You either would not use the same technician or contact management to sort out the situation. However, if you hire an unlicensed technician that is rude or inappropriate to you, contacting a management team will not be an available option.
Media
Before hiring a technician or company, we look at reviews and other media sources. This helps We trust our family and friends but it is good to get multiple inputs. This is when we look for yelp reviews, google ratings, inquiry on facebook and check websites. We debate their credibility and determine who is best eligible for the job at hand. If we hire someone unlicensed, we rely only on word of mouth. The relayer is generally one person as compared to the multiple sources of input that a licensed contractor would offer. There also physical and digital traces of a company’s work. Below will be an example of our technicians loading up for a big project. This proves the company’s existence and gives the viewers an idea of what to expect with our work.
