How Do I Hire a Licensed HVAC Contractor in Louisiana?

Louisiana's State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) licenses contractors for mechanical work, which includes heating and air conditioning. Technicians who handle refrigerant need EPA Section 608 certification. Ask for both and check the license on the LSLBC website.

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What to ask for

The company's LSLBC license number and confirmation that technicians are EPA 608 certified.

How to check

Use the LSLBC contractor search to confirm the license is active and covers the work.

Permits

New systems and replacements usually need a permit from the city of Lake Charles or Calcasieu Parish. The contractor normally pulls it.

The quote

System size and how it was calculated, model numbers, efficiency, duct work included, removal of old equipment, permits and warranty.

After storms

Be wary of door-to-door crews after a hurricane offering fast, cash-only installs. Check the license before agreeing to anything.

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Send a request and a technician will get in touch. See AC repair for urgent problems.

Get more than one quote

For a full replacement, compare at least two quotes on the same details: size, efficiency, duct work and warranty, not just the price.

Warranty registration

Many manufacturers require registration within a set time to get the full parts warranty. Ask the contractor to register it and send you the confirmation.

Insurance

Ask whether the company carries liability insurance and workers' compensation. Attic work in summer is risky, and you want cover if someone is hurt or your home is damaged.

Load calculation

A good contractor sizes a new system from a load calculation, not just the size of the old one. Ask how they arrived at the size they're quoting.

Get it in writing

The scope, price, start date, warranty terms and who registers the warranty should all be on the written quote before work begins.

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