Checking an Ohio HVAC License
Short answer: HVAC contractors in Ohio are licensed by the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board. Ask for the license number, check it and get the job in writing. Technicians handling refrigerant also need EPA Section 608 certification.
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The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) licenses HVAC contractors.
Look it up
Ask for the license number and confirm it's active.
Local registration
Some cities and townships also require contractor registration and permits.
Permits
Furnace and AC replacements usually need a permit.
EPA 608
Technicians who handle refrigerant must be certified.
Insurance
Ask for proof of liability insurance.
Written estimates
Get equipment, scope and price in writing.
Load calculations
Ask how the contractor sized the system.
Warranty
Ask about equipment and labor warranties.
Red flags
Pressure to decide on the spot or no written estimate.
Local know-how
A contractor who works the Mahoning Valley every winter knows how steel-era basements are laid out, which older boilers parts are still available and which townships need their own permits.
Questions to ask
Who will do the installation, whether old equipment will be hauled away, how long the job will take and what the warranty covers.
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