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I looked @ BFS, and determined it would take a really big expense-to justify their annual premium-they charge extra for a refrain with an ice maker-in 6 years we would have paid close to $3k in premiums--zero repairs so far--thy're not in business to lose $$
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Yes, please provide the company name, at least send a PM to those interested.
I want to know who it was too!!! Please.........
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I looked @ BFS, and determined it would take a really big expense-to justify their annual premium-they charge extra for a refrain with an ice maker-in 6 years we would have paid close to $3k in premiums--zero repairs so far--thy're not in business to lose $$
No business is in the business to lose money, or they wouldn't be in business very long. BFS charges $219 a year, At 10 years, that would only be $2,190. Not too shabby, IMHO.
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look at their extra charges for appliances-the costs really escalate their premium plan is $700/yr
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Default Munn's charged me $314 to basically change a capacitor...

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Reset thermal overload, just preset the button- if its not a clixon
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300.00 is a common price to change a cap. An American made cap cost about 30.00 retail. It is a good idea to replace these yourself every other year. There are many videos on how to DIY on youtube, extremely easy.
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Reset thermal overload, just preset the button- if its not a clixon
Kilxon is the proper spelling and it sits on the winding's of a sealed Hermetic compressor winding's and can not be serviced.
If you read the tech. description he cools the compressor with water.
In my opinion the whole bill is a rip off.
Charging a flat fee would of been more acceptable!
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Why not inform us who the well known local company is ???


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Why use an inflammatory thread title "scam?" You received two different diagnoses. Why not just say, always get a second opinion?
you're kidding right ????
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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.
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AC Fan/Compressor Not Working - How To Test /Repair Broken HVAC Run Start Capacitor Air Condition HD - YouTube
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Our AC is a Coleman (over 20 years old) and we have been waiting for it to go. Today we thought would be the day. Rich from Chuck Ferrell's AC came within 1 1/2 hours of our call; diagnosed it; replaced the starter; and was gone in less than an hour. $133.00.
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