2007-12-28 04:47:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
total package, full instillation, unit check out when done,
includes WHAT? insulating ducts ? tapeing seams,
price, time frame for installing, warenty , are the installers bonded ? insured? clean up after .
2007-12-28 05:13:40 · answer #1 · answered by William B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
USA Contractor must be licensed and insured. You - not the contractor - check with your municipal code inspection office for these requirements. Get a copy of the contractor's certificate of insurance. This DOES NOT cost extra. This will protect you. It is best if you are named ADDITIONAL INSURED on the certificate of insurance. That way, if there is a lawsuit, they have to pay to defend you, instead of you hiring an attorney.
Who obtains permits? It is best if you do.
Make sure a heat loss calculation is performed and a copy given to you.
What is the efficiency of the system? Make sure it meets code requirements for your area.
What company is the manufacturer of the system? Check them out with building inspectors, friends, etc.
Warranty - how long? What is covered under the warranty - everything, including labor, parts and performance? Who performs the warranty repairs? It is best if the installer also performs the warranty repairs.
What maintenance is required? What, if any, annual maintenance is offered by the installer? What maintenance is included with the contract?
If your municipality does not provide code inspections, YOU (not the contractor) should hire an inspector. That is cheap assurance the job is done right. Tell the contractor you will hire an inspector. A contractor who knows the work will be inspected will do a better job. But only tell him AFTER you get his quote.
2007-12-28 22:45:40 · answer #2 · answered by Dave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to the other question people have responded with, some simple questions to ask are:
1. Is the equipment specified energy star rated?
2. Are there any rebates from the local utilities or government?
3. Does this system qualify for the rebates?
4. Will the vendor supply and fill out the forms required if a rebate is available?
This will help you know how efficient the system is and if there is a rebate available, it will only take the vendor a fraction of the time to fill out the paperwork compared to the average person trying to fill it out.
2007-12-30 05:33:03 · answer #3 · answered by Hopeles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are there any "hidden costs" or is the price turn-key?
What is the seer number (12-14??) Highest sear
equals best but cost is more.
What is the warranty?
Get at least 2 estimates.....
2007-12-28 15:04:09 · answer #4 · answered by educated guess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all find out how they determine what size system you need. If the answer is anything besides a load calculation, don't hire them. Get a written quote and read it carefully. For more info, check out the furnace page at my source.
2007-12-28 13:41:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋