I am concerned that this comment will negatively affect future service from this company as we have relied on them in the past and have received good service, however, this last round has cost us significant money and I feel I need to warn others. We purchased our YORK furnace and YORK ac system from them.
We recently had a YORK air conditioning problem turn into a diagnostic check ($70), they were required to a replace the furnace blower head part ($140) (under warranty), and then the next day they diagnosed the ac compressor was at fault. They replaced the compressor on the ac unit today ($1439) under parts warranty. The estimate was quoted at ($1300) and the repair technician was here just over 4 hours. The price include refrigerant however, even at high estimate of $500 for refrigerant that is $1439- 500 = $939 / 4 = $234.75 per hour for labour.
First, they did not properly diagnose the original problem correctly, but charged us, and perhaps the furnace issue (blower head) caused the ac unit compressor failure which I understand is extremely rare (both technicians said this was a first for them, and it took a week to obtain the compressor part).
I am concerned that my complaint will impact future service as I believe we still have a year left on the furnace warranty and several on the ac unit. I do however, feel that advising the public of this apparent over-charge should not go un-noticed.
- Approximate cost of services:
- $500.00
- Company Response
I can assure you your review will not affect future service Mr. C.
We pride ourselves on being an honest company with professional technicians.
Every step of the way, costs were explained and agreed to by you.
We fixed your air conditioner and you paid us for our services.
All the HVAC equipment you mentioned is over 5 years old.
Any warranty coverage is provided by York not J.C. Robinson & Sons.
If you did not want us to perform the warranty work you could have chosen a different firm.