When it comes to maintaining your home’s comfort and functionality, your HVAC and plumbing systems are among the most critical components. From ensuring a cool refuge during sweltering summers to providing safe drinking water and efficient waste removal, these systems play an essential role in your daily life.
But when problems arise, the importance of hiring licensed professionals can’t be overstated. Licensing brings a wealth of knowledge, adherence to industry standards, a commitment to safety, and most importantly, a level of protection to you as a homeowner that unlicensed workers just can’t match.
Insurance
Working on HVAC and plumbing systems can get expensive, but it also carries a number of risks. These systems come into contact with water, electricity, natural gas, and sewage—any of which can lead to major issues should something go wrong.
Hiring someone who is unlicensed may save you some money on the front end—after all, unlicensed HVAC and plumbing workers usually don’t charge as much as licensed professionals. But this approach may cost you more money, and your sanity, in the end. Not only can using an unlicensed repairperson cause serious damage to your home, but it can also leave you with no recourse should something go wrong. Insurance usually won’t cover the cost of repairing damage caused by an unlicensed repairperson, which means you’ll need to pay out of pocket to repair any damage caused and pay to repair the initial issue that led you to seek repairs.
Legal
An HVAC or plumbing license is like a driver’s license. If you don’t have one, can’t pass the test to obtain one, or if you had one and it was taken away, there’s usually a good reason—and it means you shouldn’t be performing repairs on another person’s HVAC or plumbing systems.
Licensing not only confirms that the technician has the knowledge to do the work but also serves as a form of protection for consumers, offering a way to address issues if something goes wrong. It’s difficult to pursue legal action against an unlicensed HVAC technician or plumber unless they do enough damage that law enforcement becomes involved. If you experience a problem due to a faulty repair from an unlicensed technician or plumber, you’re unlikely to receive much help. State regulatory departments won’t help, and neither will the police. And to add insult to injury, it’s all but impossible for an unlicensed technician to get insurance, which means you won’t be able to recover funds from the person who caused this damage.
Meanwhile, if a licensed professional makes a mistake, there’s a system in place to hold them accountable. Licensed professionals are legally required to have insurance. This means you can submit a claim to their insurance or file a claim with your state’s regulatory department to ensure you’re made whole.
Quality of Work
Licensing doesn’t determine quality workmanship, but neither does the lack of a license. If an HVAC or plumbing tech is licensed, you have the peace of mind of knowing that’s what they do for a living. Unlicensed plumbers and HVAC techs, on the other hand, may be completely inexperienced or they may have knowledge and experience from working under someone else’s license. Hiring someone to work in your home can be a gamble, but making sure the person you hire is licensed will only increase your odds of a good outcome.
In Conclusion
When it comes to your HVAC and plumbing needs, don’t settle for anything less than the best. Trust the licensed professionals at North East Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing to deliver top-quality service, ensuring your home remains comfortable, safe, and efficient. Give us a call or visit our website today to schedule an appointment and experience the peace of mind that comes with expert care.
