Heat pump installation is not a do-it-yourself job. If you are replacing a heat pump in your home then you should look at heat pump installation & contractors.

Finding a Contractor

First of all finding someone reputable, experienced and affordable to do your heat pump install isn’t going to be easy. That is why you hear your share of horror stories and see tons of news reports and television shows documenting how bad things can get in the HVAC industry. But there are several things you should consider when checking out heat pump installers.

Is your Contractor Legitimate?

Is the contractor and the heat pump installation company legitimate? There are bunch of well dressed, soft spoken scammers and rip-off artists in the world today, and more than a few drive nice, big shiny trucks that sport sides proclaiming them as heating and cooling contractors.

Many are just guys, who know how the system works and went to a 3-day boot camp in order to pass the state HVAC licensing exam, but who don’t do the heavy lifting themselves. They won’t be on site running the job but their crew or subcontractors will be, which most of the time is not good for you.

If you are like most folks, you have done all the old style ways of looking for heat pump installation contractor.

References

You have asked for references and referrals from friends, neighbors and co-workers. Remember you have to check these recommendations out just if much as if they were strangers. Most your friends don’t really know any much more about a heat pump install than you do. So take their opinion with a grain of salt.

Ads in the phone book or from an online classified ad are hit or miss. Some very good companies advertise in the Yellow Pages or on Craigslist, etc. But so do scam artists. Check any contractors you may find carefully.

Heat Pump Dealers

Another decent source is heat pump vendors and parts supply houses. But remember some of these guys may get a “finder’s fee” from the heat pump installation company every time he recommends someone that makes an appointment for a service call.

So what is the single best way to find someone who will do a good heat pump installation for you?

First you need to do your homework and educate yourself by reading articles like this one. By learning more about how to install a heat pump you will understand exactly what needs to be done. Knowing how a basic heat pump works will prevent you from being lied to and setup.

Next, make a list of contractors (use the sources mentioned above). Make an appointment and have them come to your home and do an audit or inspection of your current heating and cooling situation. Typically the initial appointment shouldn’t cost you anything if your home is within easy driving distance from a contractor’s office.

And then use your experience, common sense and your intuition to make a final judgment. Listen to your gut to make the cut. Most people who were the victims of bad heat pump installers often remember afterwards that they had a “bad feeling” during entire process. So use your intuition when choosing someone to do a heat pump installation at your home.

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