{"id":9298,"date":"2021-05-14T06:00:03","date_gmt":"2021-05-14T11:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/?p=9298"},"modified":"2024-08-16T14:10:56","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T19:10:56","slug":"3-signs-of-an-hvac-scam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/3-signs-of-an-hvac-scam\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Signs of an HVAC Scam &amp; How to Choose a Reliable St. Louis HVAC Contractor"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/3-signs-of-an-hvac-scam\/#3_Signs_of_HVAC_Scams_to_Look_for_When_Finding_a_St_Louis_HVAC_Contractor\" >3 Signs of HVAC Scams to Look for When Finding a St. Louis HVAC Contractor<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/3-signs-of-an-hvac-scam\/#How_to_Choose_a_St_Louis_HVAC_Contractor\" >How to Choose a St. Louis HVAC Contractor<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/3-signs-of-an-hvac-scam\/#Choose_a_Reliable_St_Louis_HVAC_Contractor_Choose_Galmiche_Sons\" >Choose a Reliable St. Louis HVAC Contractor, Choose Galmiche &amp; Sons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-signs-of-an-hvac-scam-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Choose the Best St. Louis HVAC Contractor\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-9327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-signs-of-an-hvac-scam-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-signs-of-an-hvac-scam.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, the world is full of scammers. HVAC contractors are no different and you should take the time to choose a reliable St. Louis HVAC contractor for your heating and cooling needs. You rely on your HVAC system to keep you comfortable and healthy all year round. So, you need a contractor who cares about your HVAC as much as you do. Looking for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating &amp; air conditioning<\/a> contractor you can depend on? Get in touch with Galmiche &amp; Sons at  <span class=\"mobile_tel\">(314) 993-1110<\/span> to speak with a trusted St. Louis HVAC contractor today.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Signs_of_HVAC_Scams_to_Look_for_When_Finding_a_St_Louis_HVAC_Contractor\"><\/span>3 Signs of HVAC Scams to Look for When Finding a St. Louis HVAC Contractor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are considering a new HVAC contractor in St. Louis, there are a few things to know. Keep these telltale signs of an HVAC scam in mind and ask as many questions as you need to, this will help you find a reliable St. Louis HVAC contractor in no time.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No Uniform or Company Identification <\/strong>&#8211; A real St. Louis HVAC contractor, like Galmiche &amp; Sons, will have a company uniform and clear identification available for any technician. If we send someone to your home, they will be easily identifiable as belonging to a legitimate St. Louis HVAC contractor team. Anyone who shows up outside of a scheduled time or without identification is not affiliated with a legitimate contractor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trying to Sell Expensive or Oversized Products<\/strong> &#8211; Did your St. Louis HVAC contractor jump right to the most expensive option? This can be a clear sign that they do not have your best interest in mind. A reliable provider will work with you to find solutions within your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/budget-for-ac-replacement-this-summer\/\">budget for AC replacement<\/a>. A key factor here is size. A legitimate contractor will fit the size of the unit to your home and family. A scammer just wants to sell you the biggest unit possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rushing and Bullying<\/strong> &#8211; While some legitimate salesmen may come across as a bit excitable, there is a difference between passion for the product and manipulation. If your contractor is demanding an immediate decision, this can be a sign of trouble. Especially if the purchase they are trying to rush is on an expensive or oversized product!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_a_St_Louis_HVAC_Contractor\"><\/span>How to Choose a St. Louis HVAC Contractor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-signs-of-an-hvac-scam-1-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"Find the Best St. Louis HVAC Contractor\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-9317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-signs-of-an-hvac-scam-1-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-signs-of-an-hvac-scam-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So, with all this in mind, how do you choose the right St. Louis HVAC contractor for your needs? One thing to consider is whether you have a commercial HVAC system or a residential unit. Some service companies focus on one or the other, and you want to make sure you get the best team for your needs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_a_Reliable_St_Louis_HVAC_Contractor_Choose_Galmiche_Sons\"><\/span>Choose a Reliable St. Louis HVAC Contractor, Choose Galmiche &amp; Sons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You want a friendly and communicative team that is going to listen to your needs. This is one reason why so many families use Galmiche &amp; Sons as their St. Louis HVAC contractor. As a family business, we take your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating &amp; air conditioning<\/a> needs seriously and are always on the lookout for cost-effective solutions. Get in touch with us at  <span class=\"mobile_tel\">(314) 993-1110<\/span> today to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unfortunately, the world is full of scammers. HVAC contractors are no different and you should take the time to choose a reliable St. Louis HVAC contractor for your heating and cooling needs. You rely on your HVAC system to keep you comfortable and healthy all year round. So, you need a contractor who cares about your HVAC as much as you do. Looking for a heating &amp; air conditioning contractor you can depend on? Get in touch with Galmiche &amp; &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/3-signs-of-an-hvac-scam\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">3 Signs of an HVAC Scam &amp; How to Choose a Reliable St. Louis HVAC Contractor<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":9317,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mbp_gutenberg_autopost":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,14,6,11,17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9298","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-air-conditioners","category-choosing-the-best-hvac-contractor","category-commercial-hvac","category-furnaces","category-hvac-system"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Choosing a St. Louis HVAC Contractor: Avoiding HVAC Scams | HVAC Tips<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Avoid common HVAC scams with our tips for choosing the best St. Louis HVAC contractor for reliable heating and air conditioning service and repair.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/3-signs-of-an-hvac-scam\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Choosing a St. Louis HVAC Contractor: Avoiding HVAC Scams | HVAC Tips\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Avoid common HVAC scams with our tips for choosing the best St. Louis HVAC contractor for reliable heating and air conditioning service and repair.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/3-signs-of-an-hvac-scam\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"St. Louis HVAC Tips - Galmiche &amp; 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