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It's easy-to take contemporary indoor heating and cooling systems for granted. But the reality is these items keep us happy and comfortable throughout the year. That is why National Indoor Comfort Week, April 2-3 to 29, is put aside to recognize heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors and the essential work they perform to ensure our home and work situations are comfortable.

The most critical part of planning your home's cooling system for warm weather could be selecting a qualified specialist who's trained to keep up, repair and/or change the aspects of your system.

To help you select a supplier who is certified in Air Conditioning and Heating, and who can professionally service your cooling system, the professionals at Coleman Heating and Air Conditioning, a brand of the Unitary Services and products Group of York-a Johnson Controls Company-offer these suggestions:

• Become knowledgeable about HVAC systems. You will find these details in online language resources and dealer and manufacturer Web sites. When interviewing a potential company knowing the basics can help you.

• Ask co-workers, friends, realtors and do-it-yourself experts for guidelines. Ads also can direct you to a specialist.

When selecting a seller, search for membership in professional organizations, such as NATE (United States Technician Excellence) and ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America) •.

• Ask to view state and local licenses, certification for refrigerant handling, and evidence of liability and worker's compensation insurance. Be sure these files apply to the contractor, as well as any professionals or sub-contractors the contractor uses.

• Research the product range of services a company provides. Does the list include 24-hour service, repairs and preservation?

• Consider the number of years a company has been doing business. Oftentimes, a name for quality, consistency and stability increases with along service to a group. Clicky includes further concerning when to look at this hypothesis.

Your home will be visited by a good HVAC contractor to conduct an on-site assessment and ask questions about your problems and cooling needs, before making any equipment or service tips.

• Request and check references. Con-sider them along with other information you've obtained in your stu