A homeowner was floored after receiving an HVAC repair quote. The itemized bill came to a startling total of $3,512.24 to check for a valve leak, add refrigerant to the system, vacuum-pump the refrigeration system, and clean the evaporator coil.
After reviewing the quote, the OP was stunned, calling the bill "bonkers." Redditors on r/hvacadvice agreed that the bill was higher than normal, even for the OP's area.
"Seeing that you're in Philadelphia, your prices are going to be quite a bit higher than a lot of the country, but charging $460/hr for residential work is quite excessive," responded one user.
Repairing an old HVAC system can not only be a headache but also expensive. As the OP's HVAC repair quote demonstrates, in some cases, repair costs can inch toward the price of a new system. To save money and avoid rising energy prices, consider upgrading your heating and cooling systems.
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Redditors continued to discuss the outrageous HVAC quote and suggested different options for the OP.
"If you have a $3,512 repair bill, you are better off investing that money into a new unit," responded one user.
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