Avoid HVAC Scams in Sherwood
HVAC scams can leave you sweating without AC or freezing without heat, plus out thousands of dollars. In Sherwood, scammers target emergencies. Here's how to spot them and protect your family—like I’d tell my own brother.
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Common HVAC Services Scams in Sherwood
Be aware of these tactic used by unlicensed operators
Phantom Duct Cleaning
Door-knockers claim deadly mold or extreme dirt in ducts, charging $1,000+ for unneeded cleaning.
Bait-and-Switch Repair
Quotes cheap fix, then says entire unit must be replaced at huge markup during 'emergency.'
Upfront Payment Trap
Requires cash, wire, or gift cards before starting work, then vanishes.
Fake Emergency Parts
Says rare part needed immediately, quotes sky-high, sources from 'special supplier.'
How to Verify a Professional
Insurance
Request a current certificate of insurance for liability and workers' comp. Call the insurer to confirm—don't rely on their word alone.
Licensing
Verify their Tennessee contractor's license via the Board for Licensing Contractors at tn.gov/commerce or call (800) 544-7693. Ask for the license number upfront.
References
Get 3 recent references from Sherwood or Franklin County jobs. Call to ask about work quality, timeliness, and cleanup.
Protection FAQs
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