When looking at more HVAC contractors, consider:

What was stated in a recent Department of Energy report was that 50% of newly installed heating and cooling systems are oversized. By the nature of its design, technically, that means that an oversized system will cycle on and off at a much faster rate than is healthy for the system.

The result? A far shorter life for the HVAC system.

The most important consideration, then, is to make certain that the contractor does a very precise job in calculating the heating and cooling loads on your home or business. Be very suspicious of contractors who give estimations off of the top of their heads, or those who simply measure your home’s square feet, then draw conclusions from those numbers.

Other than that, here’s a checklist for you to use when you compare Paul Revere Revolutionary Service to our competition

Paul Revere (Company A) Company B Company C

Yes No Yes NoMitsubishi Diamond DealerBryant Certified DealerCertified MA CoolSmart InstallersFull Liability and Workers Compensation InsuranceDedicated Comfort ConsultantIn business 30+ yearsOne hundred plus combined company experience in HVACWe follow the DOE & EPA whole-home approachBackground checks on all employeesSales staff trained in energy credits and rebates for consumersProvides detailed written proposals so clients fully understands what they are getting.All legal US workersExtended office hours where you always talk to a humanWell maintained fleet so you know our techs will be there when you need them

Your comfort…guaranteed!

Ten things to consider when shopping for price:

1. Look carefully at the warrantee. Does the proposal with the lower price cover the same items for the same length of time as the more expensive proposal?

2. One needs to factor into the price if it’s an interest bearing loan, on an interest-free MassSave loan

3. Ask why they are cheaper than the more expensive quote.4. Ask why the more expensive quote is higher.5. How long have they been in business. The US Small Business Administration says that

80% of small businesses fail within the first 5 years. If they are here today, will they be there tomorrow?

6. Are you ecology minded? The efficiency ratings also mean that the less efficient the system is, the more pollution goes into the atmosphere.

7. Did the contractor take the time to properly size your home. As we mentioned on the flip side, an improperly sized system can have a shorter life and you could be shopping for price sooner than you would like.

8. Who manufacturers the quoted heating or cooling system? Before you sign with any contractor, do an internet search for something like, “Model Name and consumer reviews” If you’re not comfortable on computers, go to your local library and ask the librarian to show you how.

9. Go to several consumer review websites and search for the contractor. Sites like Yelp, Angie’s List, and the Better Business Bureau typically have reviews of contractors – both good and bad. Weigh contractors carefully. Consumer Reports says that the most important consideration in choosing a contractor is trustworthiness. Again, ask a librarian if you are not comfortable with computers.

10. Did they take the time to answer all of your questions? Do you feel comfortable with? What does your gut tell you? Did the salesperson pressure you? Frequently, if an alarm goes off in your head, it’s for a reason.