PHILADELPHIA - s4story -- If your furnace dies suddenly, you'll probably be tempted to hire the first company you find. Who can blame you? If it's cold enough, you might have to leave your house until your furnace is up and running again. Having a broken heater is inconvenient, but it's worth your time to research different heater Repair companies before you hire anyone. Read on for HVAC Philly's tips to finding the right Philadelphia HVAC contractor for you!

Licensed, Bonded, and Insured While your cousin's friend may offer cheap self-taught repair work, having your heater repaired by someone who is uninsured is risky business.

References A professional HVAC company in Philly should have a list of recent customers that you can see to verify that the company performed the work in a timely manner to the customer's satisfaction. A written testimonial isn't the same as a live reference.

Estimates Get at least three written in-home estimates from three different companies in writing.  Your most important consideration is likely cost, and costs vary widely from one company to the next.  A written estimate protects you from traps like price hikes and inflated labor costs.

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Brands & Training Ask prospective companies which specific manufacturers or equipment brands they carry. Unlike other home improvement contractors, HVAC companies often only carry a small selection of brands

Ask About Guarantees Never work with a contractor who doesn't fully back the work performed.  Ideally, you should opt to hire a heating contractor that commits to 100% customer service and product guarantees as well as warranties. If a contractor isn't willing to stand by the quality of their work, why should you risk hiring them?

Don't Wait Until the Last Minute While you can't foresee an unexpected breakdown, you can take steps to keep your furnace running at the top of its game. Many homeowners put off repairing or tuning up their furnaces until a malfunction occurs.

Regardless of what type of heating system you have, if you live in Philadelphia, the HVAC Philly team can provide an affordable solution. Contact us today at 215-725-6111 to learn about all of our options and solutions for your heater repair, maintenance, and installation service. We currently have a special on new furnace installations and offer free estimates. We look forward to working with you soon.