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As if I didn't have enough to do. Time to replace one of our HVAC systems as the coil has developed a leak. Goodman being one of the only HVAC manufacturers that allows direct to consumer equipment sales makes it an easy choice. The quality of these units is pretty damn good and has steadily improved. 10 yr on parts and lifetime on the compressor. But the best part is parts are very reasonably priced and available if you need to go out of pocket for whatever reason. IMO there is no sense in installing a Lenox, Train etc. I'll do the entire install then knock on the door of one of these guys around here with a HVAC van in their driveway and ask them to do a little moonlighting to braze the lineset, vac, and top it off with refrigerant. A little bit of work and ability to follow directions and a fella can save a fortune.
We have a home warranty company that came with the house and I just took a payout from them after having to threaten a some legal action for breach of covenant. Their preferred service technician AKA "methed out guy who lives in a van down by the river" was trying to put the screws to me. The Air handler and replacement was covered by the HW company but he somehow managed to tack $1,300 in other charges on the bill as non-covered charges. They also wanted to put in a new R410 air handler but keep the 15 year old R-22 compressor outside. I fought and fought with them for a cash payout and finally asked for the mailing address of their registered agent in the state of Mississippi capable of receiving certified court mailings. Amazing how the tune changed after that and I got an English speaking woman in the US. Between their payout, our energy companies rebate, and the federal rebate I'll be out of pocket $2,065 for a brand new system. Not a bad deal all told.
I'll keep this update with the install pics as I go.
We have a home warranty company that came with the house and I just took a payout from them after having to threaten a some legal action for breach of covenant. Their preferred service technician AKA "methed out guy who lives in a van down by the river" was trying to put the screws to me. The Air handler and replacement was covered by the HW company but he somehow managed to tack $1,300 in other charges on the bill as non-covered charges. They also wanted to put in a new R410 air handler but keep the 15 year old R-22 compressor outside. I fought and fought with them for a cash payout and finally asked for the mailing address of their registered agent in the state of Mississippi capable of receiving certified court mailings. Amazing how the tune changed after that and I got an English speaking woman in the US. Between their payout, our energy companies rebate, and the federal rebate I'll be out of pocket $2,065 for a brand new system. Not a bad deal all told.
I'll keep this update with the install pics as I go.