• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer
Thomas-Hoffmann-AC-Heating

Thomas Hoffmann Air Conditioning & Heating

  • Home
  • Air Conditioning
    • AC Repair
  • Heating
    • Furnace Installation
    • Furnace Repair
    • Boilers
    • Heat Pump
  • Commercial
  • Air Quality
    • UV Lights
  • Maintenance
  • Contact
    • HVAC Rebates
    • HVAC Blog

6 Tips on How to Find the Right HVAC Company

July 7, 2018 by Tom Hoffmann

With over 30 years of experience, and with a master technician and mechanical engineer as our owner, we can replace, repair, and provide maintenance for your home’s HVAC system.

Since the average homeowner isn’t professionally trained in HVAC, when they have a problem, concern, or just want regular maintenance performed, they are at the mercy of the technician they call to service their HVAC system. Make sure that you find the best HVAC technician for your home by following these six tips:

1. Do your research

If you want to find the best HVAC professional for your home, don’t just pick up the computer and search the Internet. Before you hire someone to service or repair your system, make sure that you take the time to research them beyond their website. You want the person who cares the most, not the one who spends the most on advertising.

2. Check references

It might take a bit more time, but calling references is an important part of getting the best service. If you are going to hire a professional for something like installation or a new build, make sure to take the time to call the references of an HVAC professional before you hire them. You want to know how they work and if they are successful or not.

3. Look for special offers

Sometimes manufacturers will work with a specific HVAC company. If a manufacturer is offering a special, then check with them to find out who they work with. That way, you know that the person doing the installation is trained. If you hire someone who isn’t licensed to work with a specific brand, then you run the risk of having the warranty voided and not getting the special promotion wanted in the first place.

4. Get it in writing

If you are going to hire an HVAC professional, make sure that you get an estimate in writing. It would be nice if word of mouth were good enough, but unless you get an estimate in writing, then it won’t hold up in court if something should go wrong. If someone gives you an estimate, make sure that it is all written down before you give them permission to begin working.

5. Know the Energy Star rating

Before you decide which HVAC technician to hire and what type of system to order, make sure that you know the Energy Star rating of what you are about to purchase. The Energy Star rating estimates how much your monthly energy costs will be in addition to the carbon footprint that you are making. Choose your HVAC system wisely and make sure that you don’t end up paying way more in the long run.

6. Don’t get an estimate by phone

Before any professional knows which is the right HVAC system for you, they should physically evaluate your home. Be wary of any technician who will give you an estimate over the phone. An HVAC system should accommodate your home’s specific needs. If someone doesn’t come out to see what they are, then there is no way that they can choose the best system or be able to give you a realistic estimate.

St. Louis HVAC

Thomas Hoffmann Air Conditioning & Heating LLC is one of the few heating and air conditioning companies in St. Louis that has a master technician and mechanical engineer as an owner. This fact, combined with our more than 30 years of experience gives us an advantage over our competition. We will service all types and repair all brands of heaters and furnaces. If you need a new system, trust us to help you determine which one will best fit your needs.

Contact Us Today!

Filed Under: HVAC Blog Tagged With: HVAC Repair

Footer

Thomas Hoffmann Air Conditioning & Heating
1623 Wendover Lane
St. Louis, Missouri 63131
(314) 471-7625

Thomas Hoffmann Air Conditioning & Heating LLC
1314 Lombez Dr
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 455-6232

Contact Us Today

Loading

FAQ

  • Should I Leave My Air Conditioner on All Night?
  • Should I Replace My Air Conditioner and Furnace at the Same Time?
  • Toxic HVAC System Smells and Their Impact on Your Health
  • Sinus Problems – Can Central Heating Be Causing Your Issues?
  • 4 Common Reasons Your HVAC Filters Are Getting Dirty So Fast
  • How Powerful Winds Affect Your HVAC System and What to Do About It

Service Areas

Affton
Arnold
Ballwin
Brentwood
Bridgeton
Chesterfield
Clayton
Cottleville
Creve Coeur
Dardenne Prairie
Des Peres
Ellisville
Eureka
Fenton
Frontenac
Hazelwood
Kirkwood

Lake St. Louis
Manchester
Maplewood
Maryland Heights
O’Fallon
Olivette
Overland
Richmond Heights
St. Ann
St. Charles
St. Louis
St. Peters
Town And Country
University City
Valley Park
Webster Groves
Weldon Springs
Wildwood

Copyright © 2023 · Thomas Hoffmann Air Conditioning & Heating LLC · Log in

  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy