The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities works with a number of heating and cooling dealers who provide heat pump services. Many dealers have been NATE certified (North American Techinical Excellence Inc., an independent, national third party certification body for HVAC technicians.
Heating and cooling dealers are specialized contractors who install and service heating, cooling and ventilation equipment. They sell service and install ducts, programmable thermostats, furnaces, boilers, central air conditioners, and heat pumps. Some contractors provide specialized services like air balancing, duct sealing, and energy or comfort audits.
Tips for Working With a Heating and Cooling Dealer
- Ask about the technical qualifications of the technician who will work on your equipment.
- Ask if there are special offers or rebates available for purchasing
ENERGY STAR®-qualified equipment.
- Ask the contractor to size your new equipment to meet the needs of your house. A bigger system isn't always better. New equipment size should be based on the size of your house, level of insulation, type of windows and other factors. The Manual J, from the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), is a common method used by contractors to properly size heating and cooling equipment.
- Ask the contractor to inspect your ducts for air leaks and insulation if you have a forced-air system (i.e., furnace, heat pump or central air conditioner). It is especially important to check ducts located in an attic or crawl space.
- Ask the contractor for an itemized estimate of the work and equipment that are proposed.
Following is a list of heating and cooling dealers that we’ve assembled for your convenience. You will notice that NATE (North American Techinical Excellence Inc.), which is an independent, national third party certification body for HVAC technicians, has certified many of our dealers.
These dealers have been recommended by distributors of heating and cooling equipment and in addition, maintain the required City Business License to sell and service heating and cooling equipment in Kansas City, Kansas.
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities does not endorse any specific dealer or product and recommends that our customers obtain two or three estimates when considering any major purchases.
