Why would I need a Plumbing, Heating or Cooling Company in my home, can't I just get anyone?

• You need a plumbing, heating, & cooling company in your home to provide you with highly specialized knowledge and skills that only years of training and experience can give you. They truly protect the health and safety of you and your family, our society and our precious environment.
• Just like doctors, plumbing, heating and cooling companies practice a highly specialized trade. Companies only specialize in certain areas of the trade; residential, commercial, new construction, remodel, service or repair.
• A plumbing contractor is there to keep your water clean for drinking and available for cooking and bathing.
• A heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) contractor helps keep you comfortable in your home and protects you and your family from harmful fumes, such as carbon monoxide. 
   
• Plumbing and HVAC companies are on the forefront of the "Green" revolution. Many in the industry specialize in new "Green" technologies to help save you money and our precious environment.
• It is also important for you to learn more about the industry that keeps you comfortable in all types of weather and will protect you and your family's health and safety.

What makes someone a Professional Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractor? 

• EDUCATION AND TRAINING - Each company's employees must go through years of on the job training, schooling and testing to become a professional and highly trained technician. 
• LICENSE - Many states and/or municipalities require that plumbing, heating and cooling contractors are licensed to ensure that all health, safety and building codes are followed. 
• CONTRACTOR IMAGE - Making sure that the company's work ethics are clean and professional and that they will treat your home with respect and protect your property. 
• NATIONAL INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS - Being a member of the "PHCC" (Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors) Association and other industry related associations is the mark of a responsible and reliable company to hire.

How do I make sure I hire a Professional Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Company?

• ASK FOR REFERENCES - Ask for names of previous customers in your area.
• CHECK LiCENSES- Check with your local/state municipalities for your state's requirements and to see if your contractor is in compliance.
• CONFIRM INSURANCE - Ask for proof of liability and workman's compensation insurance and that they are bonded.
• INDUSTRY SPECIALTY- Learn more about what your contractor specializes in; plumbing, heating and/or cooling.
• EXPERIENCE - Check the length of the company's existence in your area.
• WEBSITE - Visit their website to learn more about the owner and company.
• TRUCKS - Make sure that the company name is on a reliable and professional truck along with phone numbers and license numbers if state required.