lindy wrote:
This is typical of a majority of HVAC people, many are hacks. in my humble
opinion.



We have a service contract, with the AC contractor, for most of our
electrical appliances. It came with the house, as did the old
appliances. We had a new AC/heat pump installed last year. Their
service is timely, quality and cheap. Bought a nice used refrig from
neighbor few years ago. When it froze up, it took two calls - regular
guy and specialist - to fix it. Couple of hours time. Paid for the
whole year's contract. They are straightforward, knowledgeable and up
front about what they will or will not do. One day response EXCEPT for
AC, because folks don't notice the AC is trash until hot weather when
they go to use it. We survived a whole 24 hours last year without power
due to hurricane. I admit to feeling irritatated, but I kept trying to
figure out what it would be like if I lost power AND my house. I have a
firm belief in contractors, support individuals and avoid the corporate
contractors. Local contractors are a dying breed, like the corner
hardware store. But, then, I like GM cars, too. )

Some of the folks in Florida who had damage from last year's hurricanes
are probably still living under blue tarps, waiting for repairs or can't
afford them. That is yesterday's news, and it's been forgotten.
Hurricane season again, already.