My almost 40 year old furnace wasn't on its last legs and could have probably lasted 2 more years, but I wanted to retire it while it was still functioning well. Like a professional athlete nearing the end of their career that just won a championship it's better to retire as a champion versus being retired due to injury so the time came to install a new heating system that was almost 40 years old.
Firstly, I must acknowledge that this is a veteran-owned, family-run small business, which automatically earns my preference over many competitors. When I refer to this entity as a "small family business," I mean that the company made me feel more like family than a customer. Blue mountain was patient with me as I sought bids from other HVAC contractors for a complete furnace and HVAC installation.
Many other competing HVAC contractors tried to perplex me with complicated bids, attempting to razzle dazzle me with contingencies such as, "If we need to do duct work, it'll be an additional $1,000, but we won't know for six months." Or spent 3 hours measuring duct work and using lasers and the obvious fear-based selling. In simpler terms, I wanted a bid with a final price for what I specifically asked for and not have it gold-plated, needlessly expensive, one firm fix price, and no fear-based selling (One of the competitors tried to say that they were open now but in 3 weeks would be booked out 3 months GTFO)
Bull Mountain, a locally-owned veteran small business, is very active in the community, and their past performance is well-documented. Brian, who came to perform the site inspection, was incredibly courteous and attentive to my needs. The Bull Mountain team was also very accommodating when setting up the installation to meet my requirements.
The installation took two days and went smoothly. The installation manager, Kevin, even returned to carry out some additional work, ensuring that the furnace rim was not sharp and wouldn't injure anyone passing by, as it initially had sharp edges. The installation team was notably efficient and hardworking; they scarcely took any breaks. One of the installers seemed to be on the ladder for almost eight hours, demonstrating extreme dedication!
Though I tried to stay out of their way as much as possible, they were always friendly and courteous when I had a question. Kevin went above and beyond to confirm that the system was operating at full capacity before we finalized the acceptance and system turnover.
I also had the pleasure of dealing with Brian and his sister Laura, who, as it turns out, attended high school with me. So, it truly felt like a family-run business. The entire Bull Mountain contract felt like I was hiring some friends to install my air conditioner. It felt like a familial affair, as if I had invited my uncles and cousins over to help me install an air conditioner/furnace. I felt treated like family from the get-go. You're probably wondering about the cost.
I received well over ten bids, and Bull Mountain's was very fair and reasonably priced (competition is the best form of price reasonableness). Furnace replacement and HVAC installation is not cheap, no matter who you choose to do it. So, do your research on brands and remember that it's cheaper to pay a little more upfront for a reputable company than to deal with breaks caused by an unreliable contractor. Bull Mountain was on the lower end of the price range but provided exceptional customer service and a familial atmosphere.
We will see how this project fares in the long term, but I trust that Bull mountain will correct any issues that arise because they treat their customers like family. If you're looking for a reliable Trane dealer or a reputable, veteran-owned, family-run small business, I urge you to consider this company seriously. Bull mountain was the best, with no frivolous bullshit and reasonable installation times. I know many people complain about installation times, but it's better to schedule a replacement during months when you don't need it.
I'm looking forward to my service in late spring to prepare for summer. Thank you again read more