When your heating system in Elk Grove, California, stops functioning, you want to get it running again as soon as possible by calling a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning company to diagnose and fix the problem. A professional HVAC contractor should explain the reasons for the malfunction, provide an itemized list with recommendations for repair and give you a detailed cost estimate. If the cost seems high or the diagnosis seems off, you may want an outside opinion to confirm the diagnosis. It may also reassure you that you are not being taken advantage of. Here are times when getting a second opinion is worthwhile.

You Do Not Know the Company

If you are calling a company for the first time, you may not be comfortable with their diagnosis or cost estimate. You may wonder whether the reviews are valid or if the company is trustworthy. If a company does not explain the problem to your satisfaction, go for another opinion.

Cost Seems High

If the heating repair costs seem excessive, ask for a detailed breakdown of labor, parts and materials costs. If your system is still under warranty, verify that the company is authorized to work on warranted products. Your warranty details who can work on the system and what the manufacturer will repair or replace.

The Recommended Repairs Do Not Seem to Fit the Problem

A new service provider should look at the system’s service history, whether it is under warranty and how it is used. Some problems have simple solutions, such as clogged furnace filters, leaves in the outdoor compressor or worn belts. Other symptoms may be due to complex problems that are difficult to repair. If a company recommends a new installation instead of heating repairs, seek another opinion.

Airmech Heating and Air Conditioning of Elk Grove, California, provides honest, fast and affordable solutions for heating and air conditioning problems. As a Trane Comfort Specialist, we must maintain the highest standards of customer service and technical expertise to keep this designation. We back our work with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.

We are happy to provide second opinions for heating repair. We will thoroughly inspect your system, diagnose the problem and explain it. We provide written estimates and transparent pricing. We back our work with a lifetime guarantee on replacement parts.

If you would like to have a heating repair recommendation verified, call Airmech Heating and Air Conditioning.