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Current Events => The DUmpster => Topic started by: Tess Anderson on May 13, 2016, 10:40:37 PM
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Star Member Tobin S. (8,635 posts)
Our central air unit is shot.
I had a guy come out to fix it and he estimated that it would cost about $1000, and no telling how long the fix might last. The unit is probably about 40 years old. He said he thought a new one would be between $3000 and $3500. I called a different place and they are going to come out and give me an estimate on Monday.
It has to be fixed before it gets hot. My wife is very sensitive to heat. She breaks a sweat if the temperature gets above 70 in the house. No joke. Maybe we'll move to northern Maine when we retire.
I'm hoping the next estimate is lower
I won't say it.
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I won't say it.
They'll live. I know I haven't had AC in years.
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I won't say it.
I will. How long before he posts a gofundme link? :whistling:
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I will. How long before he posts a gofundme link? :whistling:
CaliforniaPeggy to the rescue is my guess, they have a thing.
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I won't say it.
That tub of goo probably starts to get oily if it gets over 70 degrees. Probably the only thing that makes him get more undressed than opening the rear hatch on his overalls.
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$3500? Try twice that.
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I had a guy come out to fix it and he estimated that it would cost about $1000, and no telling how long the fix might last.
Sounds like the "fix" was to refill it with coolant. Not much of a solution.
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$3500? Try twice that.
That's what I was thinking... $3500? That dude doesn't even know how to lie and make it believable... if he's spending $3500... he's getting a used unit and a friend is putting it in for him... certainly not a company that is making any profit.
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I had a whole new system with some additional ducts put in about 5 years ago. 10 grand. But I can hang meat if I want to.
KC
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DUmmy wants the others on the island to know he has central air. -- BTW, the simple solution is a couple of window units, or if the primitive lives in a place where that isn't allowed, he can get a couple of indoor, windowsless units for slightly more.
It'll cost less than fixing the central unit, and buy him time to save up for that repair. Sure, the cooling will be uneven, but its better than nothing.
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Major Nikon
13. Look for someone who has an independent small operation
My guy works for himself with his wife answering the phone and doing the books.
Any HVAC guy that's worth his salt can make a very good living working for himself and charging reasonable prices. These types of guys rely heavily on word of mouth and repeat business rather than advertising, so they have to be good. The bigger operations tend to hire guys that can't make it on their own, and they rely on advertising to bring in new business rather than repeat customers.
Edited to add:
When the next guy comes out, don't tell them so-and-so said this is what's wrong. Let each of them tell you what's wrong. 9 times out of 10 if you tell them something is bad, they are going to quote you a price to replace it even if it isn't bad and they will be more than happy to take your money to replace a perfectly good part which they might even return for a refund.
Talk about a Tale Of Two HVAC Operations.
"My advice is to hire a small business person because they cost less and must rely more on their reputation and service they provide.
BTW, don't tell them what other people say is wrong because this small business person, who relies on his honesty and word-of-mouth advertising, might rip you off."
Make up your simple mind, primitive.
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If only he had no brain conditioning.
CMD
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She gets all sweaty if it breaks 70? Just imagine what the domicile looks and smells like.
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Windows. Drapes. Fans.
It's not difficult, people.
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He likely damaged the AC unit.
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I had a whole new system with some additional ducts put in about 5 years ago. 10 grand. But I can hang meat if I want to.
KC
One of the auxiliary server/network closets at work has a ductless Mitsubishi unit. That room is freezing cold all year round. It's colder than the main computer room with all the big servers and phone equipment.
The only time I used AC in my last apartment was at night when I was trying to sleep. It wasn't the heat as much as it is the humidity around here.
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One of the auxiliary server/network closets at work has a ductless Mitsubishi unit. That room is freezing cold all year round. It's colder than the main computer room with all the big servers and phone equipment.
The only time I used AC in my last apartment was at night when I was trying to sleep. It wasn't the heat as much as it is the humidity around here.
We went without AC until I started working the second shift years ago and had to try and sleep during the day. Central Illinois heat and humidity can be brutal. Still don't have central air, just a small unit in the bedroom and one in the living room.
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One of the auxiliary server/network closets at work has a ductless Mitsubishi unit. That room is freezing cold all year round. It's colder than the main computer room with all the big servers and phone equipment.
The only time I used AC in my last apartment was at night when I was trying to sleep. It wasn't the heat as much as it is the humidity around here.
Good to know. We're fixing up an old victorian and the ductless stuff seems the way to go since running pipe/hose seems about the only way without destroying the character of the house
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One of the auxiliary server/network closets at work has a ductless Mitsubishi unit. That room is freezing cold all year round. It's colder than the main computer room with all the big servers and phone equipment.
The only time I used AC in my last apartment was at night when I was trying to sleep. It wasn't the heat as much as it is the humidity around here.
It's definitely the heat around here. The year I had this unit installed we had a couple of weeks close to 110° with 90% + humidity everyday. I could put this unit on 68° and it would do it. I only did it one day just to make sure.
The year hurricane Rita rocked through here it was 93° inside the house at 3am. I ended up driving the family around for about 4 hours so they could sleep.
KC
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$3500? Try twice that.
yeah, has to replace my furnace/AC last fall and it took over $8700 - lower energy bills since, though
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I will. How long before he posts a gofundme link? :whistling:
:-) That's what I was wondering...... :cheersmate:
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The only time I used AC in my last apartment was at night when I was trying to sleep. It wasn't the heat as much as it is the humidity around here.
Same here. That's the killer. I'll spend the day, outside, all day with over 90 and over 90% humidity, but sleeping? Have to use it.
I replaced a Compressor unit, two years ago, for about $2400.00. 2 1/2 Ton.
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Windows. Drapes. Fans.
It's not difficult, people.
Add swamp cooler to the list.
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It's definitely the heat around here. The year I had this unit installed we had a couple of weeks close to 110° with 90% + humidity everyday. I could put this unit on 68° and it would do it. I only did it one day just to make sure.
The year hurricane Rita rocked through here it was 93° inside the house at 3am. I ended up driving the family around for about 4 hours so they could sleep.
KC
It rarely gets near 100 around here. Low- to mid-90s regularly, but nothing like that. Of course, having shade trees, drapes, and windows that don't face directly into the sun are an advantage.
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Add swamp cooler to the list.
We had one back in the 70s and 80s. Worked like a charm.
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We had one back in the 70s and 80s. Worked like a charm.
Same here. Bullet proof and simple to make in the garage.
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I think my parents bought one at JC Penney way back when. Our house had central air, but it probably wasn't very efficient. I'm sure they replaced it at some point along with the water heater.
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If he doesn't get AC, he'll start posting photos wearing the bibs with no shirt.
Donate.
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Crisis averted! He found someone else to pay for it.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1018866016
Tobin S. (8,640 posts)
Update on the central air unit problem.
This is an update to this thread -----> http://www.democraticunderground.com/1018865730
My wife's parents just called and said they would buy the new central air unit for us. We have just gotten to the point where we are starting to get ahead financially and having to purchase the unit ourselves would have put us back some.
I have felt very lucky to have such kind in-laws since the day I met them. I've also never met people who are as generous with what they have as they are. I am a very fortunate person to have them in my life. Thank you, George and Snook.
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If he doesn't get AC, he'll start posting photos wearing the bibs with no shirt.
Donate.
I never witnessed it myself, but I used to hear stories about grizzled old UAW goons from other Ford employees. They would show up to work wearing a one-piece worksuit and nothing else. Some of them didn't bother to shower or shave between shifts.
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I'm wondering how well a 40-year-old HVAC unit still works. No wonder it cost a thousand dollars to "fix".
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Tobin S. (8,640 posts)
Update on the central air unit problem.
This is an update to this thread -----> http://www.democraticunderground.com/1018865730
My wife's parents just called and said they would buy the new central air unit for us. We have just gotten to the point where we are starting to get ahead financially and having to purchase the unit ourselves would have put us back some.
I have felt very lucky to have such kind in-laws since the day I met them. I've also never met people who are as generous with what they have as they are. I am a very fortunate person to have them in my life. Thank you, George and Snook.
Translation:
Tubbs told his wife they could not afford a new AC and she went running to mommy and daddy.
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Here you go, Tobin...
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3ZhsWRa7WI[/youtube]
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Crisis averted! He found someone else to pay for it.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1018866016
He's thankful for such kind inlaws....
His inlaws wonder how their daughter attracted such a loser, because they raised her better.
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Here you go, Tobin...
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3ZhsWRa7WI[/youtube]
I actually clicked on that. I got 20 seconds in before I stopped it. :thatsright:
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I actually clicked on that. I got 20 seconds in before I stopped it. :thatsright:
You might like these videos, too.
[youtube]www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGA-GCq7JWM[/youtube]
[youtube]www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7Zik6F6uCs[/youtube]
:-)
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The people that claim they are the smartest and want to rule the rest of us can never figure out how to get through life on their own.
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The people that claim they are the smartest and want to rule the rest of us can never figure out how to get through life on their own.
No shit! :cheersmate:
They want to take our hard earned money and give it to people like this... and we are the ones voting against our best interests? :mental: