The following remarks were made regarding the “Contractor Suggests Fix for Bottom Feeders” editorial by Kyle Gargaro, published Aug. 31, in The NEWS.

The following remarks were made regarding the “Contractor Suggests Fix for Bottom Feeders” editorial, by Kyle Gargaro, published Aug. 31, in
The NEWS. 

At the end of the day, isn’t $7,000 a small price to pay to clean up the HVAC industry? What do you think about the plan?

As we all know, today’s HVAC equipment is not our forefather’s HVAC equipment, and the need to have trained and tested workers is more important than it has ever been.

In a trade where reputation is everything, reputable contractors and associations are continuing to stress the importance of contractor licensing to homeowners and those operating without the proper licensing.

Unfortunately, even though there are laws and regulations against unlicensed contractors in most U.S. counties, enforcement is often slow or nonexistent.