Find out what you should be asking potential HVAC service providers before allowing work to begin.

Shopping around for an experienced and professional commercial HVAC contractor isn’t a decision you should take lightly. Many variables and questions need to be discussed before signing anything or letting workers onto the site. This article includes tips on how to hire an experienced & professional commercial HVAC contractor for your business in the GTA.

For starters, it is always important to gain background information on your prospective Commercial HVAC contractor.

A good starting point is asking about any reviews or testimonials. In most cases, a reputable HVAC company will have testimonials on their website and also have a good amount of google reviews. This will give you a better understanding of the reputation of the potential HVAC contractor. Other things to keep an eye out for while researching the HVAC service provider’s reputation are their business hours, emergency response or after-hour service policy, and even the overall attitude of their HVAC technicians, which you can most likely gauge from customer reviews. Don’t assume, the commercial HVAC Company you’ve hired has a great reputation based on reviews. It is always a good idea to get second opinions because doing so will educate you more and allow you to understand the scope of what needs to be done much better. Even the most reputable commercial HVAC contractors in the GTA may be trying to sell you a product that sounds good at the time, but doesn’t fit your true needs.

Another good topic to bring up is asking about warranty and annual maintenance programs and the benefits/cost savings that can be created from these value-added services.

Your commercial HVAC contractor should provide these benefits so you can get the most out of your investment. Make sure you ask how the installer warrants the equipment. The answer has to do with several things: the type of commercial heating and cooling equipment, whether the maintenance/service is annual or seasonally required, and how long the warranty lasts. Most commercial HVAC companies will offer a 90-day warranty on all equipment in commercial settings. Here at Service Experts Commercial HVAC If you aren’t fully pleased for the first year following installation or work performed by us, we’ll promptly take care of issues related to materials or workmanship. We provide Expert Service, Guaranteed. It’s our 100% pledge to you.

In other words, if you buy a new economizer in the future — the manufacturer will cover the equipment to make sure you don’t have to buy a new one at full price if it breaks or malfunctions. You can get annual and seasonal maintenance on equipment to make sure you have efficient equipment that is kept in good shape and operating properly.For example, if you have a Lennox Rooftop unit, the manufacturer of the installed equipment (Lennox in this case) usually provides a 20-year warranty with a 5-year contractor replacement warranty and a preventative maintenance plan, designed by Service experts to ensure the equipment runs flawlessly throughout the year.

What is a good HVAC System for our commercial buildings?

The right commercial HVAC service provider will understand your wants and needs and create different plans that aim to fit all your stated needs. With that being said, Commercial buildings are hot spots for mold, mildew, and other harmful 

Volatile Organic Compounds. The main difference between residential and commercial heating and cooling system is that commercial buildings have much more airflow and fewer cooling units, and commercial buildings use more water. You should only choose a commercial HVAC company that is experienced in all three aspects of temperature control, for your commercial buildings. Service Experts offers you the best Commercial HVAC system installation and repair services in the GTA along with attractive HVAC financing options along with our new Advantage program.

Maybe the most important question to ask a prospective commercial HVAC service provider is to ask about what your options are for financing the installation of new equipment.

You have to find a company that is equipped to handle the commercial HVAC system you want to install and has financing options that cater to you and your business’s current and future needs. Depending on the size of your Commercial facility, the size of the unit will vary; whether it’s a repair or replacement, some companies may not have the financing capabilities available to get the job done within your terms.Choosing the right commercial HVAC contractor isn’t something that happens right away. The questions above are good introduction questions to ask before diving deeper into the logistics of the desired job. It is important as a consumer and business owner that you ask the important questions at the beginning so there are no surprises as conversations get more serious.

Lastly here are a few things you should never forget to ask a prospective HVAC contractor.

  • Are they insured and licensed?
  • Do they use subcontractors? If so for what activities
  • Are they willing to provide a written quote, signed by the company with estimated cost and time?
  • Do their technicians have updated product and equipment training for the various brand of equipment you are potentially installing?

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