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From: Dennis Goodwin on 13 Jan 2010 09:00

Hi all,

I am looking to replace my first floor 12 year old HVAC system, have a
bigger return duct put in, and have the ducts cleaned. I have used a company
called "72 Degrees" for the maintenance contracts for the past 2 years. They
are listed on the SAS web site and give a discount. I received a quote from
them for a "Deluxe" system for $5620. They also quoted me $7920 for a
"Premier" system. This is for a normal outdoor heat-pack (not a split
system). Can anyone recommend a better HVAC contractor that is not looking
to "cut corners" and gives a warranty on parts and labor for 15 years? I had
to replace the heat exchanger on this system that I thought was covered
under warranty. It turns out the part was covered, but not the labor. Thanks
for any referrals.

From: ransley on 14 Jan 2010 08:06

From: Doug Miller on 14 Jan 2010 08:59

In article <hikjm7$njs$1(a)foggy.unx.sas.com>, "Dennis Goodwin" <Dennis.Goodwin(a)sas.com> wrote:
>Hi all,
>
>I am looking to replace my first floor 12 year old HVAC system, have a
>bigger return duct put in, and have the ducts cleaned. I have used a company
>called "72 Degrees" for the maintenance contracts for the past 2 years. They
>are listed on the SAS web site and give a discount. I received a quote from
>them for a "Deluxe" system for $5620. They also quoted me $7920 for a
>"Premier" system. This is for a normal outdoor heat-pack (not a split
>system). Can anyone recommend a better HVAC contractor that is not looking
>to "cut corners" and gives a warranty on parts and labor for 15 years? I had
>to replace the heat exchanger on this system that I thought was covered
>under warranty. It turns out the part was covered, but not the labor. Thanks
>for any referrals.
>
>
Sure -- talk to Larry at Broad Ripple Heating and Cooling. Good company, been
around for years, honest and dependable.

From: IlBeBauck on 14 Jan 2010 09:41

On Jan 13, 8:00 am, "Dennis Goodwin" <Dennis.Good...(a)sas.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I am looking to replace my first floor 12 year old HVAC system, have a
> bigger return duct put in, and have the ducts cleaned. I have used a company
> called "72 Degrees" for the maintenance contracts for the past 2 years. They
> are listed on the SAS web site and give a discount. I received a quote from
> them for a "Deluxe" system for $5620. They also quoted me $7920 for a
> "Premier" system. This is for a normal outdoor heat-pack (not a split
> system). Can anyone recommend a better HVAC contractor that is not looking
> to "cut corners" and gives a warranty on parts and labor for 15 years? I had
> to replace the heat exchanger on this system that I thought was covered
> under warranty. It turns out the part was covered, but not the labor. Thanks
> for any referrals.

You can purchase from any HVAC Contractor, a 10 year labor insurance
plan for parts and labor ; they use an Underwriter. Its not going to
be cheap though. When looking for competitive proposals, talk to
your neighbors and see who theyve used, go to the BBB , go to your
local Courthouse and see if a particular Contractor has been involved
in litigation where they are the Defendant , check their License ,
ask for phone numbers of the last 3 installations theyve done, get
everything in writing, and refuse to put down any more than 50% , with
balance upon completion. When the installation is done, have a
knowledgeable friend come along for the final inspection . Pay by
credit card in case you find they didnt provide something they should
have, then youll have some safeguard. I am a retired HVAC Contractor
and theres alot of Chumps in this trade.

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