[zcaveman]

Originally Posted by GeoGeo

My friend had her A/C repaired and realizes that Heating and Cooling people charge alot, but her bill seemed to be alot. She used Suter Air Conditioning. They are in Leesburg. I don't know if they work in The Villages or not. Here is what she questioned. She had a condensor fan motor and MF capasitor replaced. After being told by several people that it was too much money she paid, she did some checking. She could have bought the parts for $66.35 + $2.45 respectfully. What did they charge for the parts and to install.....$466.00 plus $85.00 diagnostic charge. He was there less than 1 hour. So roughly $400 per hour labor, not including diagnostic charges. We all know they are highly trained and charge alot, but does this sound right?

Things to consider: Did you know what parts needed replacing? If so, do you know where the parts go and how to put those parts in? Do you have the equipment to do the diagnostics? Would you mind getting electrocuted trying to do the job that these people have been trained to do?

I don't and I rely on them to do the job that they are trained to do.

Z