[photo1902]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

HVAC systems don't need to be "tuned up".

C'mon man, you know what they mean. Annual inspection, coil cleaning, condensate drain cleaning, etc. Not to mention Carrier requires proof of annual maintenance while the unit is under the warranty period.

Another reason an annual inspection (by a pro) is a good idea, is that I've seen more than one condensate overflow switch fail on units here in The Villages. The resulting backup of water due to homeowners failing to clean the condensate drain can cause thousands of dollars in damage, if not caught in time.

And no, I'm not an HVAC person, and I feel the $129 a year is money well spent.

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Highly recommend Chuck Farrell. I have used him for over 6 years on multiple properties and was always very satisfied. Honest, knowledgeable and great service.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by photo1902

C'mon man, you know what they mean. Annual inspection, coil cleaning, condensate drain cleaning, etc. Not to mention Carrier requires proof of annual maintenance while the unit is under the warranty period.

Another reason an annual inspection (by a pro) is a good idea, is that I've seen more than one condensate overflow switch fail on units here in The Villages. The resulting backup of water due to homeowners failing to clean the condensate drain can cause thousands of dollars in damage, if not caught in time.

And no, I'm not an HVAC person, and I feel the $129 a year is money well spent.

I know what they mean, but some people don't. They think that the system actually needs to be tuned. My Carrier warranty doesn't say anything about requiring annual maintenance to enforce the warranty. Also, cleaning out the condensate drain once per year is not nearly often enough. That is why some drains get clogged.

[Sandancer]

Chuck Farrell is the best!

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I know what they mean, but some people don't. They think that the system actually needs to be tuned. My Carrier warranty doesn't say anything about requiring annual maintenance to enforce the warranty. Also, cleaning out the condensate drain once per year is not nearly often enough. That is why some drains get clogged.

The warranty requires regular maintenance, as outlined in the owners manual. Personally I wouldn't want to take a chance on Carrier balking at a claim of mine if I couldn't provide proof of professional annual service. Especially since it's cheap. Bottom line is that most people don't know (or care) about cleaning the condensate line (I do it quarterly) or the filter, until it becomes an issue. I've seen some that are just disgusting.

That being said, I highly recommend Good Guys Heating and Air Conditioning, 352-557-9437. I've used them for service and repairs, and found them to be outstanding.

[Nancy Opdyke]

Just got quote from Sun Kool for a 3 Ton is 8720.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Nancy Opdyke

Just got quote from Sun Kool for a 3 Ton is 8720.

Sounds too high. Get more quotes. Call Chuck Farrell and Munn's.

[lmack]

Originally Posted by ureout

it's time to replace the A/C almost 22yrs old .. has anyone used Chuck Farrell or Hilliards ?? or who do you suggest??

Just had Chuck Farrell install ours today. We have had Munns for years and have been happy with them but the price difference in quotes was too big to ignore so we decided to go with another poster’s chuck Farrell suggestion. Install went just great today. To be fair, quote wasn’t exactly apples to apples but we were happy with options (and savings).

[gshoemaker]

WE have used Chuck Farrell for A/C replacement and yearly service
Very pleased

[rnbpoutney]

Chuck Farrell did a great job for our A/C replacement …. Best price and quality installation…. I would definitely us again….

[Switter]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

HVAC systems don't need to be "tuned up".

Actually, an annual check/cleaning of your system is a good idea, especially if you have natural gas for the furnace. It's cheap Insurance.

After an cleaning/inspection of my natural gas furnace in Minnesota, they found it had a hole in the manifold, which can produce carbon monoxide.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Switter

Actually, an annual check/cleaning of your system is a good idea, especially if you have natural gas for the furnace. It's cheap Insurance.

After an cleaning/inspection of my natural gas furnace in Minnesota, they found it had a hole in the manifold, which can produce carbon monoxide.

I take issue with several of the HVAC companies who use the term "tune-up". It reminds me of the old days when you had to get your car tuned up with new spark plugs, points, distributor cap, etc. Checking and cleaning your HVAC system is not a tune-up, and can be done by any homeowner. You don't need an HVAC technician for that.

[ahrens fox]

Stay away from Patricks. New owners charged us $1,600 for a warranty replacement that took less than 3 hours.

[llaran]

this shows the new demographic of the villages, Chuck has been around for at least 20 years, and He is well-known to those of us who have been here longer. The new people, unless they have a neighbor who is an old-timer won't know to recommend Chuck.

[Keninches]

Munn’s did our original. 23 years old Trane just replaced a month ago. They do Carrier now. Prepare to pay about $8500. Great service, been around The Villages for a long time.