Heating contractors in Dunedin install, repair and maintain heaters and air conditioners and all the related equipment which includes the ducting, thermostats for temperature control, furnaces, heat pumps and boilers. In the event an air conditioner or a heating unit should fail it is a heating contractor that will make the repair.
Both heating contractors and air conditioning contractors usually overlap. To become either one the candidate must sit a state examination before a license to operate will be granted and without a license a contractor cannot perform work on any heating or AC system. The license exam is quite comprehensive; it covers all aspects of the potential contractor’s practical knowledge regarding the various systems including their function, repair; maintenance and parts replacement. Depending on the state the exam may also contain sections on the mechanical codes to ensure that the contractor protects the home and the existing equipment while perform work on the heating system. Once the applicant successfully passes the test a license is granted which allows the contractor to solicit business. Once the license is granted the contractor will be obliged to comply with all the applicable codes and regulations that pertain.
A common requirement for heating contractors in Dunedin is that they must be insured, the insurance that they must carry includes liability and workers comp for all the employees of the company. These insurances protect the customer in the event the home was damaged or an accident happened while the contractor or an employee was working in the home. It is mandatory that all heating contractors have a business license, this license number should be proximately displayed on advertising, vehicles, etc.
It is very important for any contractor who wishes to succeed to put the needs of the customers first and that courtesy is something that must always be displayed. While the contractor is in the home of a customer it is important to maintain professionalism in all he does. The contractor is performing a service which is foreign to most homeowners so it is important that the contractor can explain in simple layman’s terms what needs to be done, why and how much it will cost. As the heating industry is constantly changing and improving the successful heating contractors in Dunedin will study all the latest trends in the business and keep up to date with new and improved equipment and technology.
A successful contractor is one that knows the business inside out and can choose the best equipment for the customer based on the current system or to suggest a better alternative.
When you are looking for heating contractors in Dunedin look no further than Palm Harbor Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. With more than 30 years experience, Palm Harbor Heating & Air Conditioning have been providing excellent equipment and services.
