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The Risks of Unlicensed Contractors

The Risks of Unlicensed Contractors

There is a saying, “Cheap is expensive,” and this is especially true when it comes to house improvements. We know that they do not come cheap, but there are many good reasons to hire a licensed contractor instead of a low-cost “I know a guy, not sure about the license, but he can do it for nothing.” In this post, we will explain why you should never hire an unlicensed contractor for a job and, in the end, we will explain the benefits of collaborating with a licensed contractor.

The Risks of Unlicensed Contractors

Why You Shouldn’t Hire Unlicensed Contractors:

  • Poor craftsmanship is one of the most significant concerns when hiring an unlicensed contractor. Licenses indicate that the technician has completed extensive training and obtained all the necessary knowledge to do the job. In the case of an unlicensed contractor, one can only hope they know what they are doing. Faulty installations can lead to more significant losses in the future.
  • Safety hazards are another direct consequence of poor craftsmanship. Jobs done by unlicensed contractors are more likely to go rogue. Think gas leaks or electric fires — better be safe than sorry.
  • Voided warranties are another concern when hiring an unlicensed contractor.  Installed equipment manufacturers legally oblige the licensed contractors to provide the maintenance for the installed equipment in case something goes wrong. (Remember that gas leak? Yes, this kind of wrong). An unlicensed contractor usually does not provide the coverage or provides a void warranty that will be no use to a homeowner.
  • Liability issues are also a concern. God forbid something happens to the technician during the installation. But if they fall or damage themselves in any way, it is plausible to become the homeowner’s problem.
  • The cost of the house may also decrease when working with unlicensed contractors. Unlicensed contractors usually do not provide permits for improvements. As a result, the city council is unaware of any changes made to the house. Without records, nobody knows what has been done. Heaven only knows what has been changed and whether it has been done correctly.

Given these risks, it is obvious that hiring unlicensed contractors is not worth it.

Moreover, collaborating with licensed contractors can help you get a rebate on your installation. FUSE customers are eligible for rebates for HVAC installation, electrical, plumbing, and much more! To book a free estimate, drop us an email at support@fuseservice.com or call (408) 721-2530. We look forward to helping you!

Likewise, we can help you, if you need other HVAC installation, for example:

  • HVAC Ultra Quiet operation installation in San Jose;
  • furnace installation in San Jose;
  • heater installation in San Jose;
  • air conditioner installation in San Jose;
  • AC installation HVAC 926TB48080V17 in San Jose.

Similarly, we can make repair, for example:

  • HVAC repair in San Jose;
  • furnace repair in San Jose;
  • air conditioner repair in San Jose;
  • ducts repair San Jose.

Also, to illustrate the point we suggest you take a look what the customers say about our HVAC services on Yelp:

Read Don A.‘s review of Fuse HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical & Plumbing on Yelp

Read Lina C.‘s review of Fuse HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical & Plumbing on Yelp

About Fuse

Fuse HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical & Plumbing was founded in 2007. So the company headquarter location is San Jose, California. Besides the company has a network of geographically distributed offices across the country. Fuse HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical & Plumbing is an official authorized dealer of Bryant, as well as a Mitsubishi Diamond Elite Contractor. So we provide HVAC installation and repair services, electrical services, plumbing services and refrigerating services. Certainly Fuse provides warranty for labor and parts: 12 months for repair labor, besides we provide up to 3 years warranty for labor for HVAC-installations.

Also, our company provides same-day service, 7 days a week for residential, commercial and industrial HVAC installation, similarly we provide service for HVAC repair. Most importantly the technicians of the company are knowledgeable professionals with outstanding skills in installation and repairing all brands and models of all major HVAC systems.

Summing up, we pride ourselves on being the best HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical & Plumbing service in the country!

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Wilson did a great job installing a new thermostat. He offered different options of thermostats to choose from, and also fixed some wiring issues. He was timely, friendly and efficient.
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We reached out to Fuse Service to inquire about our options on new HVAC system. We got valuable professional advice from Cuinn. He answered all our questions and explained to us the options in detail.
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We had a four zone mini split installed by Fuse and the technician, Eugene, along with his team was incredible! The installation process was super smooth, Eugene was very knowledgeable and explained the details and where the lines would be run. When the outdoor unit location was more difficult to install than expected, Eugene was happy to move the location and try to make it work. Everything was super smooth, Eugene was very punctual and detailed, the installation itself was very clean and precise, and his team left the place spotless and patched up areas so nicely. I am very impressed with his skills and attention to detail and would definitely use Fuse again for service in the future!
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We had Dem and Oliver install two Daikin units over the Labor Day weekend and we couldn't be happier with their professional service. They were prompt, respectful and clean. Also, Fuse came in with the lowest quote among all top rated vendors which is why we picked them in the first place. I would highly recommend Fuse for installing cooling or heating units.
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I had a great experience with Fuse during the installation of our new heating and cooling system. From start to finish, the entire process was handled professionally and with great attention to detail. I especially want to recognize Adrien and Igor for their excellent work. They were extremely knowledgeable, professional, and skilled. The installation was done carefully and efficiently, and they made sure everything was properly installed, tested, and working as it should. They were also respectful of our home and took the time to answer our questions and explain everything clearly. I'm very happy with the installation and would highly recommend Fuse, to anyone looking for a professional and reliable HVAC team. Excellent work!
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Quick easy and painless. Not the cheapest, but they do quality work. I had my bathroom drain cleaned out and pipes snaked.
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We're just about to have our heat pump and new water heater installed, so I can't speak to that experience yet, but I had to say how helpful their sales rep, Jeff, was with all of my questions to get settled into a plan. I'm one of those people who like to know what's going on line by line, and his patience and knowledge was very appreciated!
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Received professional service from Fuse from the start of the project to the finish. Project completed was AC and furnace replacement to heat pump and air handler.
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Great price to value/service ratio. No complaints and would use their service again.
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