You really can't tell the players without a scorecard, however. Here
are brief descriptions of the people on the HVAC Expertise team:
Mechanics -
A great deal of "simple" work on your HVAC system is either going to be
done right . . . or you and your building tenants will suffer,
economically and comfort-wise. Our mechanics are trained to make sure
the transport system for your air, including heating and air
conditioning - the ductwork - is installed correctly (or brought up to
par if it wasn't done properly by someone else).
HVAC Technicians
- The men and women who come to your facility as HVAC Technicians have
gone through additional training. They can diagnose problems and
propose solutions. Don't overlook the need for testing, adjusting, and
balancing of your system; TAB testing allows you to be sure you are
getting from your HVAC installation what was "design in" at the start.
Savvy HVAC technicians will help you figure out what's wrong - and how
to make it right.
Service Technicians - Service work is
considered a "specialty" in our industry. The workers assigned by our
contractors to come to your facility will be highly trained,
presentable and friendly.
Supervisors - The owner or
contractor can't be everywhere. Many companies have supervisors, who
are experienced in the out-of-the-ordinary - as funny as that sounds.
These experts, most with a great deal of experience, provide reliable
expertise for the technicians and mechanics in the field (as well as
supervising them).
Project Managers - Specialized
expertise is called for in new construction and significant renovation
projects. That's why many HVAC Expertise contractors employ project
managers, who understand the scope of a major project (and can cope
with the many changes, hurdles, and unexpected developments along the
way).
Engineers - Some HVAC Expertise contractors employ
engineers to provide HVAC design. This added expertise enables these
contractors to provide special services - including several that might
be of use to you.
Business Owner(s) - The word
"contractor" has several meanings, including a person (the HVAC
contractor is Joe Jones) and a company (my HVAC contractor is Joe Jones
Heating & Cooling). There are thousands of contractors in
Washington state. Only 155 are affiliated with the HVAC Expertise team
and only 75 are members of SMACNA, the same organization that sets the
industry's standards.
