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Old 09-19-2017, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Dbinac View Post
Our A/C went out and we called a large well known local company (the original installer) for repair. After less than five minutes the technician quoted us a price of over $1000.00 but if we signed up for a yearly service agreement he could cut it to about $950. We paid the service call of $89 and sent him on his way. Based on the recommendation of a fellow Villager we called Chuck Ferrell A/C. Totally different diagnoses and problem fixed within 30 minutes for less than $200. Excellent young technician.
Yes we are overcharge, Big Time
I don't mind paying for fair honest repairs
But they got you when it breaks it's hot humid and you want it up and running asap.
My opinion and I'm a preventive maintenance type of guy.
Fix it before it breaks
Ac condenser replacement $350 plus, for a $25 -$50 dollar part
Why not just change it every 4 years on a normal annual cleaning
Like a 10 min installation at most.
Here's why

AC Fan/Compressor Not Working - How To Test /Repair Broken HVAC Run Start Capacitor Air Condition HD - YouTube
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