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If Your HVAC Guy Doesn’t Do THIS, Replace Him!

June 6, 2018

When it comes to heating and cooling installation, maintenance, and repair, we know that you have a variety of options for choosing an HVAC service provider. However, we have also been in the business long enough to know that not every HVAC technician or company is created equal. If your HVAC tech isn’t making you feel comfortable and empowering you to make the right decisions for your home comfort system, it’s time to replace him.

Choosing an HVAC Technician: Importance of Education

The one thing that sets a great HVAC technician apart from the other guys is customer education. A trustworthy HVAC contractor will give you the information you need to understand your HVAC system and any issues you may be dealing with. Not only will they be knowledgeable and experienced, but they’ll be able to show you what they’re talking about.

By educating you as a homeowner, the HVAC technician is showing you why they need to do the work. This gives you the information you need to make the right decision about your home comfort system. Be sure to ask any questions or voice any concerns you may have. If your HVAC technician can’t address these questions or concerns, it may be time to replace him.

Get to Know Your HVAC Contractor

Whether you are getting a new HVAC system installed or calling an HVAC tech to diagnose and repair your heating and cooling system, it’s important for you to know that you can trust your HVAC company. Though many homeowners may be tempted to go with the company that offers the lowest price, they may soon find out that this doesn’t always get you the quality service you need for long-lasting home comfort.

To avoid HVAC company scams, make sure that you are working with a reputable HVAC company. Choose an HVAC company that has a history of reliable service and complete customer satisfaction. This is the type of company that will be there for you when something goes wrong with your HVAC system. That type of peace of mind is priceless for homeowners!

Brody Pennell: We Want to Help You!

At Brody Pennell, our ultimate goal is to be helpful. That involves going beyond just installing or fixing your HVAC system. Our entire team is dedicated to educating and building relationships with our customers. We aim to empower each and every one of our customers to make the best decisions for their home comfort.

As part of this dedication to quality service, every member of the Brody Pennell team is Trust-Certified. This means that they are trained to the highest standards, bonded and insured, and committed to 100% customer satisfaction. Not only are our HVAC technicians NATE-certified, but they wear ID badges, shoe covers, and have passed stringent drug, background, motor vehicle, and technician training exams.

When you meet with a Brody Pennell HVAC technician for the first time, you know that you’re dealing with a knowledgeable professional who is there to serve you. You should never be afraid to ask questions about your system or service options. We want you to know what is going on with your HVAC system and help you make the best decisions for your home comfort.

For more information about choosing an HVAC company, check out our guide for choosing the right contractor.

If you need help right away, don’t hesitate to call us: (310) 810-2721.


About The Author

Brody Pennell

Since 1945, Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning is the committed to helping homeowners in the greater Los Angeles area experience total home comfort. In 2021, the readers of the Los Angeles Times voted Brody Pennell the Best HVAC Company in the area.

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James Handy from Brody Pennell was great! He solved the problem we were having of installing a new, upgraded Nest Learning Thermostat very quickly. He was courteous, communicative, helpful and well-informed. I would definitely recommend him.
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Daniel B. is a true professional. Very thorough and explained everything as he was working. Would highly recommend.
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Very knowledgeable processional
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Daniel was a great technician, he thoroughly explained each step if his original assessment. Then walked me through everything he was going to do to service my furnace. He was very knowledgeable and explained everything to me in an easily understandable manner.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Delvin! We're glad to hear that Daniel provided clear explanations and made the process easy to understand. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
This Company exceeded expectations every step of the process. The office staff, management, sales and definitely the techs. They showed on time, met every unexpected challenge with calm proffesionalism and cleaned up the work daily. I love to give them 5 stars.
PS...price point is competitive
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Ruben Medina arrived on time and quickly surveyed the situation from our description and the conditions and determined the likely cause of the problem. He was friendly but professional and efficient, confirming the cause and dealing with a part which had failed. After replacing it, he made sure through restarting and subsequent testing that the system was operating normally.
We were completely satisfied with Ruben's work and him personally.
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German was professional and easy to converse with. He explained the situation clearly and gave me his honest thoughts on the issue. Amazing professional!
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The system needed cleaning, Justin & Phillip did an outstanding job.& very kind, taught me about what was needed to matain my wall heater.
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I had Giovanny Quintero as my HVAC inspector, and he did a wonderful job.
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Amazing!!!
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Your technician, Ricky Sanchez was prompt, efficient, patiently answered my questions, and left everything clean. Great experience
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Always reliable and thoughtful about figuring out what is wrong. I trust them!
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Justin was great explaining what things need updating to ensure the longevity of my unit. Very professional. Will work with him again.
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I found this company online when we had a furnace emergency. EVERYONE connected with this company had been professional, kind and efficient. They came out and showed me things about my furnace that TERRIFIED me. They will be back tomorrow to fix ever And I could not be happier. They are my go-to heating, AC and Electrical company from now on. AAA+++
Much appreciation to Ricky and Phil for the professional service today. Respectful heating and air conditioning technicians who will get the job done correctly. They shared some good advice to help keep my split unit running smoothly. I highly recommend purchase of a split wall unit through Brody Pennell as well as Ricky and Phil.
Thanks again.
Eric
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Justin. Was very helpful and help me understand the procedure

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Jason. Was helpful . He had my heat on in a heartbeat and he explain about the pressure switch and the issue.
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I'm so glad I just happened to find this heating company! Kevin Lopez was fantastic. Kind patient and knowledgeable. Mine was a complicated case that he helped me with. Highly recommend the company and kevin.
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Let me state, first, that it would be an injustice to limit my comments about the service we have received from Brody Pennell to what has been provided by Rosendo Valdez, and the two fellows of his installation crew on January 2nd. I have to add the initial contact we had with technician, Daniel, and his manager, Brett. Collectively, these five gentlemen were not only excellent representatives of the company, they were also great lightening rods for the practice of customer serve in general. In all cases, their professionalism was tempered with culture of care, comfort, and concern for what we needed and what the company could provide, all in an effort to close the gap between where we were when we initially contacted Brody Pennell and where we wished to be in addressing the issue with heating our home. The character of their work easily surpassed the goal of meeting the needs of our household, going hand in hand with meeting their responsibilities as company employees providing a product to the public.
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Justin U. was friendly, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. He quickly diagnosed the issue with my heating system and walked me through the steps that needed to be taken to repair it.
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Justin was prompt, explained our issue and very professional. Pleased with the service.
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Really impressed with the service. I arrived home to discover my heater stopped working and they were at my house within 2hr of calling, and had it fixed about 2hr after that. Justin was very helpful and explained everything that caused the issue and how to prevent it going forward. Thank you!
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A complete professional knowledgable and went above and beyond in making sure I had a full picture of what was needed and addressed anything he could immediately Grateful
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Louis is a quality professional. Engaging, informative, receptive to questions, and very transparent with his system diagnosis. Would happily have him back again and would recommend him to anyone looking for a thorough rundown of their HVAC performance.
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Very knowledgeable easy to communicate with Very likeable
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Juan was awesome, courteous and patient
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Javier was terrific and answered all my questions! Hearing back in action and understand my system more….
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Alex did a superb job. He serviced my mini split inside then climbed a ladder to my second story to service my mini split's outside. In addition he showed me in detail how to use my Mitsubishi unit more effectively.
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Great service
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Louis was fabulous. He was on time, courteous and knowledgeable. He has many years of experience and I trust his advice regarding my heat pump. I am buying a new heat pump system to replace my old one, and will use BrodyPennell for my heat pump service in the future.
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Great team. Great staff.
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Juan was great even my 2 Golden Retrievers enjoyed him coming - he was efficient and explained the result in easy to understand terms
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Juan Carbajal Brody Pennell was friendly, professional and thorough. He replaced all blower parts for our home HVAC and installed the entire unit efficiently and tested temperatures at vents upon completion.
I recommend him highly!
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The technical staff at Brody and Pennell are experienced, knowledgeable, and communicate very well. They will investigate and answer any questions without difficulty. They clean and inspect older HVAC equipment, recommend upgrades or replacements, and install new gear rapidly and in excellent condition. The cost is higher but the quality is worth it.
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Daniel B and Kavin L. They are nice technicians
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My technician was very thorough and professional. He was very detailed in his inspection of the equipment and in letting me know his assessment. It was very easy to communicate with him and he was not bothered with any of the questions I had. Even though the company gave a discount for the service, I feel it was a very through inspection.
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The "comfort club" is well worth the annual fee. Our system is checked and cleaned twice annually, and the staff have been superb.
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