05/03/2025
Just a friendly reminder, beware of the scumbag HVAC predators!!! Preventative maintenance calls or special maintenance clubs are the most used tool for predator hvac companies. 9.9 times out of 10, the big advertisers are most guilty of ripping people off. Cracked heat exchanger, oil leaking from the motor, capacitor out of range, etc. Many fabricated lies in order to make a sale. Employees are required, or given incentives to ripping you off. I've heard many horror stories of the scams that take place daily. $600 for a $3 part, $4000 for a blower/inducer motor!!
A trend has been taking place more and more. Many predator companies are being bought out by giant national predator investment groups. They purely only care about money, not their customers.
If your furnace or a/c is working before they get there, it's fine! There are a ton of companies that try instilling fear with carbon monoxide scare tactics. Telling you to get out of the house, open the windows...FACT: If your furnace has a draft inducer, cracked heat exchangers could never make you sick or kill you.
Another common lie, for cooling, is telling you that the refrigerant is no longer available. R22 and 410A will be around for a long time, reclaiming and recycling will always be around, still being sold at all the supply stores.
ALWAYS get a second and even 3rd opinion from a reputable company with honesty, decency and integrity, and that values their customers.
DON'T GET SCAMMED!!!