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Is your home efficient?
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Finding a Contractor

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Tips for Finding a Contractor

Many of us are stumped about how to find a contractor. The Department of Energy recommends the following steps in your search for the right person to perform energy efficiency related installations:

  • Ask neighbors and friends for recommendations
  • Look in the Yellow Pages
  • Focus on local companies
  • Look for licensed, insured contractors
  • Get three bids with details in writing
  • Ask about previous experience
  • Check references
  • Check with the Better Business Bureau®
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