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Benchmark Air Conditioning & Heating is proud to provide air conditioning and heating services to our fellow citizens of the North Dallas and Collin County area, including the cities of Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Celina, Frisco, Highland Park, Lewisville, McKinney, Little Elm, Plano, Prosper and The Colony.

Hiring Professional Services/Choosing a Contractor

When you air conditioner needs more than the regular maintenance described previously, hire a professional service technician. A well-trained technician will find and fix problems in your air conditioning system. However, not all service technicians are competent. Incompetent service technicians forsake proper diagnosis and perform only minimal stop-gap measures. Insist that the technician:

Check for correct amount of refrigerant;
Test for refrigerant leaks using a leak detector;
Capture any refrigerant that must be evacuated from the system, instead of illegally releasing it to the atmosphere;
Check for and seal duct leakage in central systems;
Measure air flow through the evaporator coil;
Verify the correct electric control sequence and make sure that the heating system and cooling system cannot operate simultaneously;
Inspect electric terminals, clean and tighten connections, and apply a nonconductive coating if necessary;
Oil motors and check belts for tightness and wear; and
Check the accuracy of the thermostat.

Choosing a Contractor

Choosing a contractor may be the most important and difficult task in buying a new central air conditioning system. Ask prospective contractors for recent references. If you are replacing your central air conditioner, tell your contractor what you liked and did not like about the old system. If the system failed, ask the contractor to find out why. The best time to fix existing problems is when a new system is being installed.

When designing your new air conditioning system, the contractor you choose should:

Use a computer program or written calculation procedure to size the air conditioner;
Provide a written contract listing the main points of your installation that includes the results of the cooling load calculation;
Give you a written warranty on equipment and workmanship; and
Allow you to hold the final payment until you are satisfied with the new system.

Avoid making your decision solely on the basis of price. The quality of the installation should be your highest priority, because quality will determine energy cost, comfort, and durability.

Information Provided by: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network (EREN)
U.S. Department of Energy

We would like to invite you to tour our website. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a consultation with one of our comfort experts, please feel free to contact Benchmark Air Conditioning & Heating at 972-377-9724 or you may also request services from this site.

Thank you for your interest in Benchmark Air Conditioning & Heating, we look forward to serving you soon!

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