Elkhorn Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

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BBB Accreditation

This company has been a BBB Accredited Business since October 2003. This means it supports the BBB's services to the public and meets our BBB Accreditation standards.

BBB Rating

Based on BBB files, this business has a BBB Rating of A+ on a scale from A+ to F.

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Business Management

Additional company management personnel include:

Ms. Kimberly Neal - Vice President

Licensing

Many local municipalities, townships, and counties have registration, bonding and/or licensing requirements. The BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.

Permit and license requirements for regulated industries in the state of Colorado can be viewed at the following website: http://www.colorado.gov/oed/industry-license/

Customer Complaint History

BBB processed a total of 0 complaints about this company in the last 36 months, our standard reporting period.

Government Actions

BBB has no information regarding government actions at this time.

Advertising Review

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Industry Tips

Heating & Cooling

When choosing a heating service contractor, consider the following:

Obtain 2 or 3 bids from licensed contractors. Bids for extensive repair or replacement of heating systems should be submitted in writing. Estimates should always include a full description of the services to be provided. If the system is to be replaced, the estimate should include a full description of additional work required for the installation of ducts, registers, and electrical wiring, and repair of adjacent surfaces.

Compare more than cost when examining the bids. Check the size of equipment each contractor recommends. Ask each contractor to explain how the estimate of the required heating capacity and equipment was determined.

Check the warranty offered; what does it cover, for how long and who will honor it? Read the contract thoroughly and understand it before signing. Always keep copies for your records.

Find out if a service contract is available providing you with an annual furnace inspection and maintenance. Check your owner's manual for details on routine maintenance you can perform.

Always ask for identification from any individual claiming to be an inspector or a representative of a utility company.

Finally, always check the company's BBB report.

Hiring a Contractor

It is extremely important to compare costs before making a financial commitment toward any home improvement project. You should solicit at least two or three bids from prospective contractors.

Discuss bids in detail with each contractor, making certain you understand the reasons for any variations in the prices. Do not automatically choose the lowest price. One contractor's bid might be higher because the materials to be used are of a better quality or because the work will be especially thorough and therefore, require more time and labor.

Ask the remodeling contractor for local references and find out if these customers were satisfied with the contractor's work. If possible, visit and inspect their completed projects.

Find out if the contractor is a member of a professional association which has standards or a code of ethics for remodelers.

Contact your local BBB to learn how long a contractor has been in business and if the firm has been responsive to any complaints filed with BBB.

Another important matter to consider before hiring a contractor is the matter of insurance. Ask the contractor if the company is insured against claims covering worker's compensation, property damage and personal liability in case of accidents. Then call to verify the contractor's insurance coverage after obtaining the name of the carrier and agency.

Finally, check with your state, county, or city housing authority to see if the contractor must meet certain licensing and/or bonding requirements in your area. If so, make sure your contractor is properly licensed and bonded. Never pay a contractor for the entire job in advance and avoid paying in cash whenever possible.

BBB Copyright and Reporting Policy

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BBB Reliability Reports are provided solely to assist you in exercising your own best judgment. Information in this BBB Reliability Report is believed reliable, but not guaranteed as to accuracy.

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If you choose to do business with Elkhorn Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., please let them know that you contacted BBB for a BBB Reliability Report.

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Report as of November 7, 2009 12:37
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