Furnace repair & Quote for new furnace and heat pump
Originally gave a good review when first technician came over and got the furnace running.. Quit again after 1/2 hour. He suggested replacing high limit switch (a $20 part) for $356. First service tech had "Service advisor" over the same evening. He gave me a quote of $8400 for replacement. Got a second and third quote for the same furnace and they came in at $5200-$5500 After furnace quit again a 2nd tech came over and got it running and recommended another $1038.00 in repairs. Furnace quit again after he left. Tech came back a 3rd time and said my blower was shot and replacing it was going to cost $3500. I was out of heat for 2 1/2 days. When the local HVAC company came to give me a 3rd quote he had my furnace running in 5 minutes with a Philips screw driver. All he did was reconnect the blower that the 2nd tech had left disconnected. (the blower does not need replacing). To be fair, the furnace was only limping along and was still not running properly. Also asked for a quote in a heat pump. The difference between Limcan in out of pocket costs after rebate was about $2500. Total difference in price for a new furnace and heat pump would have been over $5000. I only paid for the original service call. I would suggest that before anyone sign a contract with these guys they get a second quote, it could save you thousands of $$. Also cannot recommend calling them for service. It seems that every service call is looked on as an opportunity to sell you expensive repairs and/or a new furnace.. I was finally able to trace the problem by myself to a faulty thermostat. Replaced it with an old one I had in the garage and furnace is operating as it should. None of the repairs recommended would have solved the problem.
- Approximate cost of services:
- $170.00