About 1.5-2 years ago BGE Home (BGEH) came out and did an annual checkup before the winter season. The Technician #1 advised me that there was a problem with my unit and the part would cost $60 and the labor would be $60 for a total of $120. I then showed him the dates of the warranty stickers on my unit. Magically, when I asked later if the broken part was replaced, he said that it was ok, he just had to tighten a screw.
Fast forward to July 2020: My unit started squeaking, not cooling, always running, and when I checked the filters they were wet. Typical signs of a leaking coil. I called BGEH, and they verified that the coil needed replacing. The technician #2 said that if I was the original owner or if I'd had the warranty transferred into my name then it would be honored (since it expired on 8/2/20, in about 10 days). If not, then the total cost would be $2,077.00. When I asked why the previous technician honored the warranty without questioning if I was the original homeowner, he stated that , "he should have asked". Technician#2 said that it would take 1-2 weeks before they could get the part and as he walked back to his vehicle I asked if I needed a work order or some paperwork, he said "No, we'll take care of it".
The next day I called Trane, informed them of the need for a coil replacement and had the warranty transferred to my name. About two days later, BGEH called to inform me that the part was in and schedule the repair. At which time I was sure to inform them that I now had a warranty for the work.
After cancelling the first appointment the day of, a manager, Manager #1(female) apologized and rescheduled my appointment for Saturday Technican#3 called said he was 15 min away and said that the charge would be $2,077.00. I kindly reminded him that I had a warranty to which he stated that his job is to do what he is told and he was told to replace the coil and collect $2,077.00. When technician #3 arrived, I showed him the warranty on the unit (which he did not even care to look at). However he did call his manager, Boss/Manager #2 (Jason), who called me. Rather than repeat myself, I simply texted him a photo of both the warranty for Labor (from BGEH) and the warranty for parts (from TRANE) and a copy of my warranty. Nevertheless, after the work was completed, technician #3 STILL asked for the same $2,077.00. I decided to wait until the following Monday call TRANE confirm the conditions of my warranty, then take it up with a manager at BGEH. On Monday, TRANE informed me that they did indeed cover the part but not the labor, that BGEH would have to cover any labor ( I later surmised that given the option to cover or not cover labor, BGEH opted out of coverage once the original homeowner sold the property). Armed with this confirmation, I called BGEH...multiple times.... Again...and again... No answer. I then called Manager #2, Jason,( that had called me on Saturday, to whom I'd sent the photos of the warranties) . I expressed how I was over charged...in summary, he stated that how it works is when BGEH returns the old coil removed from my unit, they will get a refund.... so I thought this meant that my refund would come after the old coil is returned, he said NOT! When I asked him directly how much of the $2,077.00 did I pay toward parts, he said "nothing". Tired...I simply shared with him my requests before I cancelled the payment with my bank. He said, "OK" but not enthusiastically or empathetically.
The cost of a coil for my unit is XXXXXX this is the amount I expect to be refunded to me from BGEH.
Enilo Balant, Trane Warranty #5556866 read more