AC Repair Scams in Las Vegas: How to Avoid Being Duped

AC Repair Scams in Las Vegas: How to Avoid Being Duped

The following contribution is from another author.

Sometimes, you just have to listen to your instincts, particularly when they’re telling you that something isn’t right. If you call in a repairman to perform AC maintenance on your system and the alarm bells sound in your head, you should listen. This is when you want smart Las Vegas AC repair solutions and the reassurance that the issue will be resolved once and for all.

Licensed and Insured

You want to make sure that the person you are about to let into your home is who they claim to be. Confirm that they have the right certification to perform the job, are licensed to practice in Las Vegas, and carry insurance that would cover them should there be an accident. Don’t be hasty in letting anyone start working on an expensive piece of equipment before verifying their credentials.

Parts to Be Replaced

Have the technician explain to you the pieces they are expecting to replace in your unit and why they consider these replacements necessary. Never quietly accept a mile-long list of parts. Ask for explanations. If the answers do not leave you satisfied, look for a different professional.

Issues With the Refrigerant

One common scam is when the technician insists that you need to have the refrigerant “topped off” for the unit to work properly. When you hear this, you should take it as a red flag. The refrigerant runs in a closed loop that goes from the outside compressor to the indoor evaporator unit. There is no need to add to it unless you can see a leak. Do not allow them to charge you for something that you do not need.

Low Estimates

Even though the technician might have provided you with a written estimate, you may discover that by going with the technician who gave you the lowest quote, you are now faced with a slew of “unexpected” expenses to fix previously undiagnosed problems. Beware of recommendations for a full unit replacement when you know the equipment is not that old.

Choose an Established Company

An established AC company will reassure you that they’re sending a qualified, experienced, and insured technician. You will also have a company that will stand behind the repair and will be easy to reach again in the future should the issue reappear. They will likely offer you a guarantee for the labor and may even include one for the parts used.

Author

Eric is the creator of At Home in the Future and has been a passionate fan of the future since he was seven. He's a web developer by trade, and serves as the Director of Communication and Technology for a large church in Nashville, TN (where he and his family are building a high tech home in the woods).