Living in the Greater Toronto Area, options are all around you when it comes to the service industry; hair salons, dental clinics, mechanics, restaurants. and the list goes on. There’s a number of HVAC companies to choose from as well, so customers may wonder how to truly find the right HVAC specialist for themselves. Here are a few tips we’ve curated to help you find the right HVAC contractor in the Greater Toronto Area: 

Read Reviews and Testimonials 
The best way to understand what HVAC contractor will be the best fit for you is by reading customer feedback. Reviews give you good insight on what you can potentially expect from a company. Aside from what is written in the review, it is also important to keep an eye out on the number of reviews. A company with a couple hundred reviews versus a company with just a handful of reviews shows more experience and reliability in the industry. Some sources where you can read reviews or testimonials for an HVAC company in the Greater Toronto Area include:
- Google reviews
- HomeStars
- Better Business Bureau
- Company website

Word of Mouth
Asking friends, family, and neighbours for referrals is a great option to help with decision making. Hearing a personal review will allow for good insight of the company and experience. This goes for both positive and negative occurrences. The biggest benefit of word of mouth is hearing an thorough review of their experience before, during, and after the purchase or service was complete.

Awards
Awards often symbolize that a company is recognize for its efforts and for going above and beyond. When searching for an HVAC contractor, find out if they’ve received any awards or honourable mentions. If they have, dive deep to see what these awards mean and how this sets the HVAC company apart from its competitors.

Experience in The Industry
Your HVAC system is an investment; therefore, you want to assure that all HVAC services are done by an skilled HVAC contractor. When looking for an HVAC contractor, or company, you want to assure that they are well qualified. Companies that have been in the industry for decades will have strong knowledge and expertise. Additionally, make sure that your HVAC contractor is certified and trained prior to completing any jobs.

Schedule a Consultation
After exploring some local HVAC companies, curate a list of your top 3 options and give them a call. Whether you need to schedule a time in person or can have all your inquires answered over the phone, it’s a great opportunity to ask a few questions that will help you with your decision process. Some questions you can ask include but are not limited to:
⁃ Cost of the product/service you are interested in
⁃ Timeline of potential installation service
⁃ Company’s warranty program
⁃ Contractor(s) level of experience

At Maple Air Heating and Cooling, serving the Greater Toronto Area, we prioritize top quality products and services. Holding the HomeStars Best of Award 3 years in a row, Carrier President’s Award, and being in the HVAC industry for nearly 20 years, we assure that our certified HVAC contractors know heating and cooling inside and out. Contact us today to inquire about our HVAC products, services, or to have any of your questions answered.