After receiving an outrageous quote from a large HVAC installation company, one homeowner wanted advice about finding a better deal for their home heating system.
In a post shared on the r/hvacadvice subreddit, the homeowner said they were "shocked" by the cost. The Michigan resident said a technician recommended replacing both the air conditioner and furnace.
This homeowner said the technician's quote came to over $29,000.
"This is the mid-tier option provided," they wrote, mentioning that the home's furnace was working fine and asking other Redditors if the price was reasonable.
Commenters were appalled.
"Almost 30k for a single stage furnace and A/C?" one wrote. "What the what?"
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As for the Reddit post, the homeowner received helpful advice about finding a reasonably priced system.
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"Get quotes from more companies for sure," one person suggested.
"Totally, I mean totally ridiculous," another replied. "Find another hvac co."
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