[Dbinac]

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.

[Wiotte]

Originally Posted by Dbinac

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.

Why not inform us who the well known local company is ???


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[villagetinker]

Yes, please provide the company name, at least send a PM to those interested.

[SFSkol]

Why use an inflammatory thread title "scam?" You received two different diagnoses. Why not just say, always get a second opinion?

[New Englander]

It sure seems like a scam if one tech wanted $1000, but a different tech from another co. fixed the problem for $200.

[Chellybean]

remember the fact: 200.00 could of been a bandage and 1000.00 could of been a repair that would of ensured the future longevity of the unit.
Just because there was a lesser charge doesn't mean it was the correct fix! Just my Opinion

[GJohn]

Agreed, if you're going to post who the company was that made the repair, you should post the company with the outrageous repair quote.

[Fredster]

Originally Posted by SFSkol

Why use an inflammatory thread title "scam?" You received two different diagnoses. Why not just say, always get a second opinion?

It seems the OP did get a second opinion and
saved himself over $700 by doing so!

[TunaFish]

You did the right thing. I find posting on this site is very discouraging. Most people don't know what they are talking about.

[billlaur]

please let us know of this well known company.

[Pearson14505]

If your going to start something, finish it, which company?

[Wiotte]

[Dbinac]

Several good and valid comments. Just wanted to remind everyone about the value of a second opinion.

[Toymeister]

I only know one installer in TV: Munn's. Not sure if that is who the op is referring to but it makes sense, as they activity push the service contract.

[ricthemic]

Originally Posted by Dbinac

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.

I was in HVAC industry for 40 years. Your post was perfect. It was nice of you to enlighten fellow villages and there is ABSOLUTELY no need to respond to those insisting you inform the public of the company a service tech works for who made this offer. The tech is instructed and most likely rewarded for contracting long term service agreements. One goal here... You called for AC repair and the tech primary goal shd only be to repair it... Not sell a service agreement.. Let the HVAC owners salesperson contact you.
The most common AC condenser unit problem(within 6 years old) is the capacitor. Labor and material cost, $200.00
Once again thank u for this post to help others. I only responded after reading all the post insisting u tell them who the service tech worked for while he was only doing what his owner told him to