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Heating and cooling emergencies in Yakima

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Yakima's heating and cooling emergencies tend to arrive with the weather and the power grid. After the May 30, 2020 windstorm, more than 15,000 customers in the Yakima area lost power at the peak, and downed trees and limbs slowed repairs in places like Selah and Zillah. A dead furnace or air conditioner in that kind of event may be a supply problem rather than an equipment fault, so check whether your power is on before you call. When you hire, ask for proof that the contractor is registered with L&I, since Washington requires construction contractors, HVAC included, to be registered, bonded and insured. If the job is a same-for-same change-out inside the City of Yakima, ask whether a mechanical permit is needed and whether it can be bought through the city's online portal. Ask who will pull any electrical permit too, because only property owners or electrical contractors can buy one.

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Before you hire

  1. Have fuel-burning appliances such as a furnace or boiler inspected by a professional at least once a year.

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  2. Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.

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  3. Put it in a written contract: the work, price, deposit, start and finish dates, warranty, permits and clean-up. Paying cash to skip it leaves you no recourse.

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Questions about hiring in Yakima

Who is allowed to do HVAC emergency repairs in Washington?

HVAC is one of the contractor specialties that L&I regulates, and Washington requires construction contractors to be registered, bonded and insured. Before you agree to work, ask for the business's registration details and check them with L&I. Get the name of the person who will actually be on site. Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a quote for a furnace or AC repair include?

Ask for a written quote that lists the problem found, the parts and labour, any permits needed, and who pulls them. It should also say what happens if more faults turn up, and what warranty applies. Get the same details from each business so you can compare them fairly.

Do I need a permit to replace a furnace or heat pump in the City of Yakima?

Some permits that need no plan review can be bought online through the City of Yakima's permit portal. These include mechanical and plumbing permits for same-for-same change-outs only. If your job changes the type of equipment, ask the city and your contractor what applies. City of Yakima (source, opens in a new tab)

Will my insurance cover frozen pipes?

The Washington Insurance Commissioner says home insurance usually covers burst pipes, including frozen pipes, as long as you heat your home properly. That makes a quick furnace repair in cold weather worth acting on. Check your own policy and talk to your insurer about the details. Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (source, opens in a new tab)

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