4 Tips for Hiring Repairmen

Is your furnace making a death rattle? Are your pipes constantly clogging or leaking? A repairman can solve these problems, but you'll need to make sure you're hiring someone trustworthy. Here are just four tips for finding the right kind of home professional.

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1. Look for Specialists

If you need HVAC repair, call an HVAC company. If there's an issue with your wiring, call in the electrician. Don't rely on an all-purpose "handyman" to fix your troubles when there are experts you can seek instead.

2. Check Their Credentials

Are they licensed by the state? Do they hold any special certifications from recognized industry groups? Are they members of any professional associations? A big paper trail usually means legitimacy as a business.

3. Read Their Reviews

Look at what previous customers have to say about them. More specifically, look at any complaints they've received. Do they sound legitimate? Could you tolerate the same thing happening to you?

4. Schedule an Evaluation

At the end of the day, there's no substitute for a face-to-face meeting with a repairman. Let them walk through your home and give their opinion on your troubles; ask them a bunch of questions and listen to their replies. If you don't feel 100 percent comfortable with them, find someone else.

These are just four tips for choosing a repairman. Don't be afraid to take your time and find someone who inspires trust, confidence and authority. This is the kind of professional that you want to hire.