Unfortunately, the work of scammers is not only limited to tax season. As the weather gets warmer, the frauds get more conniving. ABC 15 reports that Brnovich provided nine tips to prevent Americans from being conned by air conditioning repair companies. His recommendations are as follows:
- Trying fixing minor issues by yourself if at all possible.
- Check and see if your warranty still covers your air conditioner.
- Use the Better Business Bureau to ensure that contractors have a business review on file.
- Verify the licenses of companies and check their history of complaints.
- Check company reviews.
- Acquire two or three monetary bids for larger repairs.
- Get a written contract of the company’s services and equipment. Review carefully before signing.
- Refrain from paying the full price until all of the work is complete.
- Recognize the red flag if your contractor appears too eager to make a sale. This trait is common among scam artists.
“Arizonans need to do their homework and know their rights to make sure they don’t get burned by a shady air conditioning repair company,” declared Brnovich on June 23. He also advised checking vents, breaker boxes, and air filters before phoning a repair person.
