Are you Being Tricked by your Air Conditioning Contractor?

If you have an air conditioning unit it is almost a guarantee that you will need to call out a technician at some point in time. There are contractors who do try and pull the wool over their customer’s eyes and trick them into paying too much for something. You should make sure that when you hire an air conditioning contractor you note whether or not they are licensed. This plays a big role in what their practices are and how they are going to conduct themselves. Most state laws require that contractors have a license in the field they practice in. Licensing is a positive as well because it shows that the contractor has the knowledge he is supposed to and also meets all state requirements and certifications.

One trick that an air conditioning contractor might try is telling you a part needs to be replaced when it does not. Sometimes contractors will tell you something is broken or not working properly when indeed it actually is. It is important to watch out for this so that you do not end up paying for something you do not actually need. You can ask the technician to show you that the part is not working properly or ask to see the charges from the volt meter if they need to run a test. Keep yourself protected from unnecessary costs by educating yourself and knowing what to look out for.

Another tricked that is used is when the pricing seems too good to be true. This occurs when a company will advertise a certain price or free repairs. The trick behind this is that when a technician comes out to your home, the call is free but he will find problems with things to charge you. You can receive hidden charges this way and your bill comes from a nice $19.99 to a sky rocketed price. Avoid this trick by read the fine print and having an idea of pricing and parts on the unit.

Lastly, watch out for service agreements. Some states require that a service agreement be offered and it is beneficial to you to have one. A company or contractor who does not offer a service agreement is trying to trick you. Service agreements protect you and keep you from unexpected repairs and replacements. Feel free to ask questions and ask to see the service agreements. A credible contractor will offer a service agreement on all of their work.

You are left in a time of need when you air conditioner breaks and you have no choice but to call an air conditioning technician. In these moments some technicians will try to trick you to get more money out of you. To avoid this you need to educate yourself so that you have the knowledge to know when something is not right. Always check credentials of a contractor before you decide to go with them. Don’t just trust anyone with your air conditioner.