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2. Demand a complete installation packet, not just an invoice On install day, you should expect more than a paid-in-full receipt. A thorough contractor will leave you with a packet that mirrors a ...

Adding an A/C system sounds like a job for pros only. And usually, it is. But two non-pros handled this ductless mini split air conditioner installation in a garage in one day. The installation was ...