How to Find Top Rated Air Conditioner Repair Companies in Milwaukee
It’s that time of year for homeowners to consider whether they should get a tune-up for their air conditioner. Making sure your air conditioner is working in tip-top shape may save you money in the long-run by extending the life of your current equipment. Here are a few resources to help you find a local contractor that can fit your needs:
Service Magic
is a website that provides free matches to pre-screened service professionals. All businesses on Service Magic have been through a screening process including criminal background checks and state-level trade licensing when applicable. Simply fill out a free service request form and the service request is sent to three to four ServiceMagic members so they can contact you directly to discuss your project. You’ll also receive an email with profile information on each business including past customer ratings and reviews. The Service Magic website also has information on average cost of heating and cooling systems and ideas on how you can save money on your energy bill.
The Better Business Bureau maintains a free directory of heating and air conditioning businesses that are BBB accredited. There are well over 100 businesses in the directory and you can refine your search by finding listings close to your zip code, or listings that allow you to request a quote, provide coupons, and provide a website. By clicking through to a specific business in the directory you will find:
- contact information for the business
- the BBB score
- an explanation of how the BBB score was calculated
- customer reviews
- customer complaints
- government actions against the company
- other additional information such as management and complaint contacts
Angie’s List is a subscription based website that features quality reviews for more than 500 home and personal services including carpet cleaning, electrical, remodeling, landscaping, dentists, doctors, child care, and more. Although there is a cost involved, a subscription can still be a good value since you can find top-rated, quality professionals, which in the long run may save you time and money.
Reviews for each service provider come from members, not anonymous users. Angie’s List checks these reviews in order to prevent businesses from submitting positive reviews for themselves or negative reviews on competitors. This is an advantage over free sites on the internet where it’s easy for fabricated reviews to be submitted. Other benefits of subscribing to Angie’s List include receiving exclusive discounts from businesses that are ranked on Angie’s List as a top-rated business, and access to their free Complaint Resolution Team to help resolve an issue you have with a business.
Better Business Bureau ShredFest on Saturday, April 21
The Better Business Bureau serving Wisconsin is sponsoring ShredFest on Saturday, April 21 at AnchorBank in Brookfield. Bring up to three boxes of items to be shredded for free AnchorBank is located at 18200 West Capitol Drive. Hours are from 8:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Shredding documents helps minimize the chance of identity theft. The Better Business Bureau reports that 8.3 million Americans were the victims of identity theft in 2011.
The BBB website contains suggestions on how long the following records should be retained before shredding them:
- Canceled checks
- Deposit, ATM, credit card and debit card receipts
- Credit card and bank account statements
- Credit card contracts and other loan agreements
- Documentation of a purchase or sale of stocks, bonds and other investments
- Paycheck Stubs
- Utility or monthly bills
The BBB also advises that consumers shred the following items instead of simply throwing them away:
- Documents that include Social Security numbers, birth dates, PIN numbers or passwords
- Banking documents and other financial information
- Leases, contracts or letters that include signatures
- Pre-approved credit card applications
- Medical or dental bills
- Travel itineraries
- Used airline tickets
There are also ShredFest events in Madison and Appleton. Visit the BBB Shredfest webpage to receive more advice on protecting yourself from identity thieves.
Better Business Bureau ShredFest on Saturday, October 22
The Better Business Bureau serving Wisconsin is sponsoring ShredFest on Saturday, October 22, at AnchorBank in Brookfield. Bring up to three boxes of items to be shredded for free AnchorBank is located at 18200 West Capitol Drive. Hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Shredding documents helps minimize the chance of identity theft. The BBB website contains suggestions on how long the following records should be retained before shredding them:
- Canceled checks
- Deposit, ATM, credit card and debit card receipts
- Credit card and bank account statements
- Credit card contracts and other loan agreements
- Documentation of a purchase or sale of stocks, bonds and other investments
- Paycheck Stubs
- Utility or monthly bills
The BBB also advises that consumers shred the following items instead of simply throwing them away:
- Documents that include Social Security numbers, birth dates, PIN numbers or passwords
- Banking documents and other financial information
- Leases, contracts or letters that include signatures
- Pre-approved credit card applications
- Medical or dental bills
- Travel itineraries
- Used airline tickets
There are also ShredFest events in Madison and Appleton. Visit the BBB Shredfest webpage to receive more advice on protecting yourself from identity thieves.
