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A/C Quote - Ripped off?
Posted on 6/16/15 at 8:50 am
Posted on 6/16/15 at 8:50 am
I have a 3 ton, R-22 system. I need to replace an evaporator coil and was quoted over $3,000. I am 99% sure that I'm getting ripped off.
Thoughts?
If so, can I get some suggestions in Baton Rouge for an honest A/C person and what I should look at to paying?
Thoughts?
If so, can I get some suggestions in Baton Rouge for an honest A/C person and what I should look at to paying?
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Posted on 6/16/15 at 8:51 am to LSUMike24
You prob should get a second quote before getting all bent out of shape about a dude's repair quote.
Posted on 6/16/15 at 8:52 am to LSUMike24
quote:
I need to replace an evaporator coil and was quoted over $3,000
That's higher than the dickens.
Posted on 6/16/15 at 8:53 am to LSUMike24
Unless you have unforeseen problems it should be about half that. Bigedlsu@yahoo.com
Posted on 6/16/15 at 8:53 am to LSUMike24
Just had mine changed for 950
It was a 3 ton goodman unit
It was a 3 ton goodman unit
Posted on 6/16/15 at 8:55 am to Croacka
Sometimes contractors give obscenely high rates if they don't want the job.
Posted on 6/16/15 at 9:00 am to LSUMike24
Call Carl Rogers, Southeast Heating and Air.
The most honest AC guy in the city.
....and yes, that price is ridiculous.
Your welcome.
The most honest AC guy in the city.
....and yes, that price is ridiculous.
Your welcome.
This post was edited on 6/16/15 at 9:01 am
Posted on 6/16/15 at 9:04 am to LSUMike24
that's pretty high, id your inside unit really hard to get to?
I know when a job is a pain in the arse and I don't want it , I quote really high.
I know when a job is a pain in the arse and I don't want it , I quote really high.
Posted on 6/16/15 at 9:06 am to Napoleon
No, the unit is inside the home, very easy to get into. The quote is from One Hour, so pretty sure it was standard pricing for the job because he read it out of a book.
This post was edited on 6/16/15 at 9:09 am
Posted on 6/16/15 at 9:09 am to LSUMike24
I once asked a contractor how he decided to charge.
He said he looks at the kind of car in the driveway.
He said he looks at the kind of car in the driveway.
Posted on 6/16/15 at 9:09 am to LSUMike24
I paid 1,500 2years ago
Posted on 6/16/15 at 9:10 am to LSUMike24
You can get a whole new inside unit for that price... The coil is expensive but that seems excessive. Maybe because its an older unit? But, you could look here LINK /
Replace the whole freaking thing and find a handyman to install for 600 bucks. It isn't like they have to run duct work so it would probably save you some cash in efficiency too..
Replace the whole freaking thing and find a handyman to install for 600 bucks. It isn't like they have to run duct work so it would probably save you some cash in efficiency too..
Posted on 6/16/15 at 9:11 am to TigerGman
quote:
I once asked a contractor how he decided to charge. He said he looks at the kind of car in the driveway.
Toyota Yaris and Kia Forte. No ballers here.
Posted on 6/16/15 at 9:11 am to LSUMike24
If I was going to pay 3 grand for repairs on a central unit I would just buy a new one.
Posted on 6/16/15 at 9:12 am to LSUMike24
quote:AC technicians are not allowed to service R22 systems anymore. They just change the whole system to R410A
R-22 system.
Posted on 6/16/15 at 9:12 am to carlsoda
quote:
find a handyman to install for 600 bucks
Wouldn't that void the warranty?
Posted on 6/16/15 at 9:12 am to cajungoalie
quote:
Call Carl Rogers, Southeast Heating and Air.
The most honest AC guy in the city.
....and yes, that price is ridiculous.
Your welcome.
Couldn't agree more. He is awesome, and very trustworthy
Posted on 6/16/15 at 9:14 am to LSUMike24
I just had an evaporator, compressor, and condenser changed and it cost me 5200 in Alabama. 3 ton.
Posted on 6/16/15 at 9:15 am to SSpaniel
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Wouldn't that void the warranty?
On installation yes. On the parts no. Plus the machine is new so if you do regular maintenance and keep the coil clean it should last. I did it in my old house about 6 years ago, saved me a fortune and Carl did my maintenance. Worked for me...
Posted on 6/16/15 at 9:15 am to LSUMike24
There are other ways of politely declining work than charging an outrageous price. Especially in today's age where the power of wireless data and social networking and social media can eviscerate your hard-earned reputation in half of a heartbeat with a single misstep along those lines.
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