As a homeowner in Gaithersburg, you will eventually need to replace, repair, or schedule maintenance for your heating and air conditioning system.
Finding the right HVAC company can feel daunting. In Gaithersburg and surrounding areas, you have several options to choose from, so it is important to do a little research to ensure you hire the best company to fit your needs.
So, what are the critical things to research, to look for, to ask when hiring a heating and air conditioning contractor?
Licensing & Certification
The first thing you will want to confirm is the contractors licensing and certification. The state of Maryland has a very high standard of HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) licensing requirements.
Presidential Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. exceeds Maryland’s requirements and has an active Master License. This ensures that we provide the highest standard of quality to consult, install, repair, and maintain your home’s heating and air conditioning systems.
Another important qualification you will want to confirm your contractor has, is the North American Technician Excellence, or NATE certification. NATE certifications are earned after extensive training and testing. They are valid for 5 years and only renewed after an additional 60 hours of training and retesting. A NATE certification signifies that you have earned one of the highest standards of ability in heating and air conditioning.
NATE certification is not mandatory in Maryland. However, Presidential Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. only employs NATE-certified technicians. This certification indicates a technicians’ ongoing commitment to being the most knowledgeable and technically proficient experts in their field.
Presidential doesn’t stop there. We are also certified by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) and the Quality One Service Network.
We are proud to be a 12-time recipient of the prestigious Angie’s List Super Service Award, a multi-year recipient of the coveted Carrier’s President’s Award, and have a 96% customer satisfaction rating with Best Picks.
Quality and Efficiency of Equipment
Once you have narrowed your search for the best heating and air conditioning contractors in the Gaithersburg area, you will then want to ensure the HVAC equipment they install and maintain is of the highest quality and efficiency. You will want to install HVAC models with Energy Star ratings. Energy Star is a diligent government rating and approval system for the most energy-efficient models.
Carrier is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of exceptional quality HVAC equipment. We are a proud Factory Authorized Carrier Dealer.
HVAC Contractor References
Ask your friends and family for their recommendations. Word-of-mouth is one of the most tried and true ways of finding reputable contractors in any field, including heat and air conditioning. Ask your friends and neighbors in and around Gaithersburg who they’ve used and trusted for their heat and air conditioning sales, installations, maintenance, and repairs. You might be surprised how many of them recommend Presidential Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Since 1982, we have proudly been the trusted name for all of the Gaithersburg area’s HVAC needs. Contact us today to schedule an appointment for any of your heating or air conditioning services needs.