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Benefits of Choosing a NATE Certified HVAC Contractor
Peace of mind is key when it comes to selecting the right contractor for the job. For quality, superior installation and maintenance of your home heating and cooling system, choose an HVAC technician who is NATE certified. Not only does NATE certification help you narrow down the potential candidates and select a qualified technician, it ensures that your money is well spent on a service provider. NATE certified technicians provide residential and commercial HVAC services, and many specialize in one or more service areas.
What is NATE?
NATE, which stands for North American Technician Excellence, is a nonprofit organization that provides certification in heating, cooling, refrigeration and ventilation. NATE was founded in 1997, and is the only organization of its kind in the nation.
NATE tests are recognized as the industry gold standard and are recommended for technicians, although not required. There are many technicians who don’t pass the exam on the first time. NATE exams help give consumers peace of mind that the technician taking apart their furnace or troubleshooting their leaky air conditioning unit has the skill and expertise to perform their job correctly the first time. An HVAC technician who passes the NATE tests can specialize in residential and commercial skill areas, increasing their skill set and demand.
Benefits of Hiring a NATE-certified Contractor
Besides the peace of mind you will enjoy when you hire an HVAC contractor who is NATE-certified, you will enjoy many benefits, including:
- Technician competence and familiarity with a variety of manufacturers’ makes and models
- A technician who can troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and replace equipment on call, leading to fewer service delays on your end
- Advice from an expert technician on equipment condition, lifespan, maintenance and more
- Fewer callbacks to troubleshoot a problem that was not properly addressed the first time
- Fast, friendly customer service
- Proper installation and maintenance of all equipment, which leads to lower utility bills and less energy consumption
- A contractor who has demonstrated hands-on experience providing HVAC services
- The job done right the first time
Next time you need HVAC services, ask whether the contractor you work with is NATE certified. If not, request that a NATE-certified technician come service your home or business. There is a demonstrable difference in working with contractors who have demonstrated their skills and knowledge through the NATE program. It’s time you experienced the NATE difference for yourself.
