I stumbled across this company about a year ago. We came home to find out our air conditioning was not working. Because it was August, it was hard to find someone to come out the following day. We were able to get in touch with Boiling Springs Heating and Air. I had not read any reviews, online, of this company. Had I done so, I would have not ever had them to my home.
My outdoor unit had frozen as had my evaporator coils. I am religious about changing air filters so I knew there was a real issue. BS H& A diagnosed the problem as a bad fan motor. They said they would get one on order but it would be the end of the week. That gave me pause because I have had AC repairs, at my other home, and never had to wait a week for a part. Additionally, I often deal with AC contractors at my job and never wait on parts. But I went along with it because I just wanted the unit repaired. They did bring two window units to install, which I really appreciated. The work was quoted at over $600.
Something didn't sit right with me. I contacted another HVAC company to come out and inspect. I did not tell them what BS H&A had diagnosed. The technician was professional and very clean. He went into my attic and returned shortly with pictures. He said he was unable to complete an inspection because my fan motor was gone. He showed me pictures. Sure enough, BS H&A left with my fan motor. I talked with the tech who stated that is not a normal practice and, typically, they would just write down the make, model, and serial number. He also stated that this part could be had in the same day.
After he left, I contact BS H&A with my concerns. I received a nasty, unprofessional email from the owner. He stated I could cancel my job but I would get to pay the shipping and handling on the part and they would promptly yank the two temp window units out of my house. I was in disbelief. We exchanged a couple of emails and I agreed, against my better judgement, to let the work continue.
The repair was completed with my fiance at home. She felt like they had no idea what they were doing. Again, against my better judgement, we agreed to their "service plan" since it discounted the fan motor job. We never did see the part they removed.
A few weeks later, BS H & A showed up to do our fall inspection. They found about $400 in repairs that needed to be done on our unit. We agreed. However, we also decided that we would not renew the service agreement nor use them again in the future. Spring arrives, as does BS H & A for our summer tune up. They are running late because, as the tech tells me, he just had to tell someone they needed TWO new units for their home. The tech goes into our attic, followed by my fiance and comments that there is white powder on the unit which "is very bad". He then proceeds to run a device quickly over the unit and tells my fiancee we have a freon leak AND need to get a new evaporator coil immediately. My fiance gets downstairs and tells me to not listen to the tech and say no. Sure enough, he comes downstairs and says he has bad news. He doesn't explain the problem to me at all but instead begins to quote me the prices to replace the evaporator coil OR simply replace the system. He states it makes much more sense to replace the entire system. I'm in disbelief. My system is less than 10 years old.
He proceeds to go outside for his inspection. My fiance follows and the tech asks her if I have good credit and wants to discuss my credit score with her. When he returns inside he tells me that the the ball bearings in the outside system are about to go and we need to make a decision quickly. He asks if we want a second opinion and I stammer yes. He then states he can call his boss out. That's not a second opinion! He also states he cannot provide written quotes for evap coiler or new units since they are going paperless! However, he finally does and we bid him good night.
I employ two individuals with HVAC licenses at my work. The next day, we reviewed the quotes and prior work completed by this company. They shared that I am being taken advantage of and that this company is out of line. About a month later, I call out another HVAC company for a spring tune-up. I told them nothing about my visit with BS H&A. They found nothing wrong with my unit.
At the beginning of August, I contacted, in writing, BS H&A to cancel my service plan. I asked for written confirmation and received none. My finance called them and was assured they received my email and that we will not be billed for the plan. Lo and behold, I received an alert that they billed me again!
Stay away from this company. I do not believe they are honest and believe they work to sell as many new units as they can whether warranted or not. I noticed their truck a few doors down, recently, at a house that is less than 4 years old...they were able to convince that homeowner they needed a whole new system! read more