Unlicensed Contractors Often Do More Harm Than Good

Everybody wants a “good deal.”  That’s why homeowners looking for a “good deal” on heating repairs or replacement often turn to a local handyman or “moonlighting” service technician.  They assume the handyman can do the same work that an established company does, and he won’t charge nearly as much.

While that’s sometimes true, it can often be risky.

It’s not surprising that a handyman is able to offer his services for less than a legitimate service company.  But it’s important to look beyond the initial price of the repair, and consider the total cost of the repair.  There are other factors that come into play when one hires a “friend of a friend” or the guy that advertises in the free online classifieds.

There are reasons a handy man can appear to offer his heating repair services for less.  He may be cutting important corners or he’s likely to be unlicensed, untrained, uninsured, incompetent or even a criminal.  Let the buyer beware!

Choose a Legitimate Heating and Cooling Company

When consumers use a legitimate company, they are protected by the company’s licensing, insurance, permits, specialized tools, hiring expenses, training, uniforms, office staff, phone, vehicle, etc.  Of course, these costs have to be passed along to the customer.

The good news is, when doing business with a company like this,  customers receive something else of tremendous value in return; they receive quality assurance and peace of mind.

If your budget is strained, like so many are these days, you still have options.

Any honest company can usually provide you with several cost-effective repair solutions.  There are legitimate ways to lower your price, without reverting to shortcuts that are ineffective, unreliable or just plain dangerous.

The next time you need a home repair, whether it’s on your air conditioning, plumbing, electrical system or anything else, don’t be enticed by the low price of the local “jack of all trades.”  You could end up paying a whole lot more than you expected, and risk your home, health and safety at the same time.

At Emerald Heating & Cooling we don’t cut corners.  For your protection, we are fully licensed and insured.  Emerald Heating does the right job the right way so we can offer our satisfaction guarantee on every job for you.