{"id":1069,"date":"2012-05-01T07:29:02","date_gmt":"2012-05-01T07:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fhfurr.wpengine.com\/?p=1069"},"modified":"2012-05-01T07:29:02","modified_gmt":"2012-05-01T07:29:02","slug":"how-to-spot-shady-hvac-installers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fhfurr.com\/offers\/how-to-spot-shady-hvac-installers\/","title":{"rendered":"Beware of Shady HVAC Installers (and how to spot them)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sure, there are tons of heating and air conditioning repair guys in the Fairfax area, but how do you know which to hire? They may say they\u2019re licensed, but do they keep up with the latest industry trends and advances? <strong>Do they do quality work? And most importantly, do you trust them enough to let them into your home?<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>A little common sense goes a long way when choosing an HVAC installer.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t trust anyone who doesn\u2019t come to your house to look at the project before giving you an estimate. Even if yours is a fairly routine repair or installation, there may be unexpected complications that cause the final price to be much higher than anticipated. You should not have to pay for any home visits or estimates that may be performed.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Be sure to get a written, itemized estimate.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You should know exactly what you\u2019re paying for and how much it should cost. To take it a step further, shop around. Get written estimates from several companies \u2013 otherwise, how will you know if a price is too high? If the estimates you receive are wildly different, don\u2019t be shy about asking why the price is so high (or low!). A company may have missed something in the estimate that would cause the final price to be just as high as its competitor.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>One of the best ways to find a reliable HVAC installer is to ask friends and family.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>They can tell you who you should hire or, even better, they can tell you who to avoid \u2013 both are equally valuable! Word-of-mouth is the best way to get honest reviews. That\u2019s why websites such as Angie\u2019s List are gaining in popularity. People who have had particularly good or bad experiences are usually more than willing to tell others about them.<\/p>\n<p>If you can\u2019t find a recommendation and are going straight out of the phone book, be sure to vet the company carefully. Find out how long the company has been operating in the city under the same name and whether or not it has operated under any aliases or other corporate names.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A company with a physical address is preferable \u2013 don\u2019t trust a guy who only gives you a cell phone number.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If reviews are available on a website, read <em>all<\/em> of them. Companies often list reviews from best to worst, knowing that prospective clients may only read a few before making a decision. If possible, check with the Better Business Bureau to find out if a company has received any complaints.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you follow these rules, you should be able to easily find an HVAC installer that\u2019s not shady<\/strong> \u2013 of course, if you\u2019re reading this blog, you\u2019ve already found the best Fairfax heating and air conditioning installer, anyway!<\/p>\n<p>F.H. Furr proudly serves Fairfax, Alexandria, and the surrounding area. 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