Check the License
HVAC contractors must be licensed in Florida and hold a current, valid license from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Ask to see the contractor’s pocket license and another form or identification. The name on the pocket license should be the same as the contractor (or the name of the business). To find out if an HVAC specialist is licensed in Florida, call the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation 850-487-1395 or go to myfloridalicense.com and look up the license. Remember, it is illegal for a contractor to use another contractor’s license, just as it is illegal for someone to use another’s driver’s license. Alaska Breeze. Corp. Contractor License # CAC 1813690, CGC 058647 Professional and Trade Memberships

Is the Contractor a member of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?
EPA is the leading certification program for technicians in the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) industry. As an independent, non-profit national organization supported by a broad-based coalition of industry leaders, EPA represents a shared commitment to improving the HVAC/R industry through voluntary testing and certification. EPA supporters include contractors, distributors, education and training providers, manufacturers, technicians, utilities, and their respective trade associations.

Check References
Ask the HVAC contractor for local references. Call to see if they were satisfied with the work. A reputable HVAC contractor will be proud to list their references. If possible, visit a job in progress to see how the contractor works. Talk to the customer about work habits, costs, and the contractor’s level of cooperation. Find out if the contractor has maintained the work schedule and honored the terms of the contract.

Is the HVAC Contractor Insured?
In Florida, the law requires workers compensation insurance coverage for licensed contractors. Ask the HVAC contractor if his company is insured against property damage, and personal liability in case of accidents. Ask to see a copy of the certificate of insurance (or ask for the name of your contractor’s insurance carrier and agency) to verify that the contractor has insurance.

Get Competitive Bids
Don’t automatically accept the general contractor with the lowest price. First, make sure all bids are based on the same set of service and equipment specifications. Discuss the bids in detail with each general contractor and make sure you understand the reasons for variations in price. A higher price may be your lowest overall cost if the materials used are of higher quality or the work is more complete. Beware of a bid that is substantially lower than others. It indicates the contractor has made a mistake or is not including all of the work (and/or material) quoted by competitors. You are sure to have a dispute with a contractor if you accept a low bid based on an error or misunderstanding.

Alaska Breeze was founded in 1998 as a heating and air conditioning service company and since then has grown to represent many leading manufacturers and services the needs of commercial and residential HVAC customers throughout Florida. To find out more information about Alaska Breeze or the services provided, visit www.alaskabreezecorp.com or www.alaskabreezetampa.com.

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