On 4/30/2012 10:23 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

"Tamara Lynn" wrote in message
I was told about 16 years ago when I bought the house that the Lennox
central heat and air was on its last leg. I am glad I have waited
this long.

I have been cheated nearly every time a service 'professional' comes
out. One drove a half a mile, slammed the doors shut and billed me
$85 for 5 minutes of work. I am a single mother, now unemployed and
can't afford a new unit at this time. But it is on my wish
list...after the election, when I hope to be able to get a job. :-)

T
Once you get working, think about a new unit. It may pay for itself
with energy savings.

Oh, that tech worked more than five minutes, unless he lived next
door. And he has a lot of costs to maintain that truck and tools. In
this area, it is about $120 to ring the doorbell.

Yup. I had a HVAC tech come out yesterday for maintenance and he only
charged $70. I'd charge a lot more.

Tamara: If you try to budget in a small amount in your monthly budget at
least you'd have something for a major breakdown. That's how we did ours
and it wasn't anywhere near as old as yours. A new system might save you
a bit on your electric bill too.