HVAC repair

[TheGrey]

I can't recall who the HVAC repair folks are on this forum. We've got some problems, and I was hoping to get more information before we decide to go with Sears or someone for installation.

Anyone know of the HVAC people here? I can then contact them via PM. Thanks.

[Mazin]

Hghclsswhitetrsh is a good dude that should be able to get you going.


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[TheGrey]

Thanks, Mazin!

[SideShow Bob]

Also give bryjcom a shout.

[Mazin]

Thanks, Mazin!

NP!

[theGinsue]

This may or may not help in ypur decision:

Not knowing any better, I went with Sears 8 years ago to get my A/C installed (they sub-contract so you don't know who is really installing your A/C until they show up). Seemed okay at the time & even passed inspection. One or two years later I was called by a company I'd never done business with and told Sears hired them to evaluate all of the A/C systems the other company installed. They were now out of business & had several lawsuits pending. After checking this out with the Sears folks I allowed this other (known & reputable) company to come do their thing, assured there would be no additonal cost to me - and there wasn't. Turns out the original company took lots of shortcuts that didn't meet code (so, how'd it pass inspection?) and could have been hazardous to my family. Everythig was fixed & passed re-inspection.

While I appreciate that Sears was pro-active in getting the problems fixed (to avoid becoming a co-defendant to keep me & others like me from suing them), it should have been done correctly the first time. I was not impressed. If they're going to use a sub they had better know that sub does top of the line work and not take shortcuts.

Now, as to the 2 recommended here: I've heard good things about their work & they'll make sure it's done right.

[TheGrey]

SideShow Bob- Thank you! I certainly will.

Ginsue- Crap on a crap cracker. That worries me. I've been reading many, many reviews that say much the same thing, but it's different when it happens to someone you know. Thanks for sharing your experience.

I'll have to reconsider our 'original' plan anyhow; we have now had a plumbing problem that has elbowed its way even above the HVAC situation. What's that saying, "It never rains but it pours"? ARGH.

[OtterbatHellcat]

I'm sorry to hear that Grey.

Plumbing problems seem to be the biggest pain in the ass to any homeowner for sure. I hope that turns out alright, AND you can get your A/C up and running again as well.

[theGinsue]

Sounds like you're having what my friends call "Ginsue Luck". I hope you get it all worked out in short order & can still swing the A/C... It's going to get HOT this summer.

On an aside, regarding "Ginsue Luck": Last Saturday I finally got the passenger window of my car replaced (U-Pull-N-Pay for the glass, I did the work...about $185 cheaper than the cheapest install place). It pissed me off that someone did that to my car & I had to pay to fix it. Then, this last Wednesday, I got called to the front desk of an alternate work location to find that someone backing their truck out of the spot next to me put a huge dent in my rear quarter panel. At least he stopped & reported it. While his insurance company will pay to fix it, they may end up totaling my car since the damage may exceed the legal percentage of my cars value (It's a big dent & the car's market value is low, even though it's high to me). Just more proof that I'm a shit magnet.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Damn....can any of us catch a freaking break living in this hell of a life?