Buying an air conditioning system for your home can be a large decision for most home and business owners. There are various manufacturers, different system types and many factors to take into consideration, not just the price. Finding a good air conditioning company that is professional and helpful is the first step to making your decision easier.

Use Professionals

A professional air conditioning company will provide a high quality service at every step of your project from first telephone call through to annual maintenance and servicing. The first thing your air conditioning company will do is to come up with a design that is right for you taking into account the information you supply.

A good company will always explain the breakdown of planning and tasks as well as cost breakdowns for your peace of mind. Your quote will tell you exactly what you are getting and why. As a customer, it is your right to expect attention to detail and a professional company will always supply that level of customer service and leave no stone unturned to accommodate you.

The design will take into account many aspects, all of which your air conditioning engineer will be happy to explain.

These factors must be taken into account:

1. Heating and cooling loads of the rooms.
2. Maximise comfort for the occupants.
3. Easy installation to minimise disruption and cost.
4. Match cost of system to client budget.
5. Running costs, including ease of maintenance and electrical consumption.
6. System type to satisfy the requirements.

A comprehensive quotation should be provided, detailing the following:

1. Design and drawings.
2. What the price includes.
3. What equipment is supplied.
4. How long installation will be.
5. Warranties of work and equipment.
6. Exclusions.
7. Price.
8. Payment terms.
9. Contract information supporting both parties.
10. Technical information for equipment and materials.

Quality of Installation

The quality of the installation is very important, best quality parts; equipment and installation materials should always be used, as well as qualified professional air conditioning engineers with the right experience for the project. They should adhere to industry guidelines and follow the project installation design.

Never be afraid to ask for testimonials and references, all good air conditioning companies will be happy to provide them and you could even ask to go and see an installation that has been done for another customer and get their point of view. It also gives you the chance to look at the work, see it in operation, and make sure it is a clean quality job. Your air conditioning company will only be delighted to show you previous projects.

Make sure that during the process of your enquiries and early project stages you are happy with the personnel you are working with. Personality clashes do happen and it is better to find someone you can see yourself working harmoniously with, so do not be afraid to walk away in the early stages if you feel the company will not suit. It does not mean the company is bad, it just means you will do better with another company that suits your personality. When you are investing a sum into a project, you need to have peace of mind.