Tuesday, Sept 8, 2026; Chicos came to my 'rescue' as my AC was failing outside temps were 90+. Was to waive the $89 service fee and/or credit to the total amount. That did NOT happen; instead I was charged $370.71 for 1+ hrs to troubleshoot. Turns out the Fan Motor & Capacitor on the Furnace were OUT!. Mechanic/Owner managed to stop entire process due to water condensation. He suggested to leave it for a few hours to dry and and he would return later in day/evening. Which he DID! However, prior to leaving the morning diagnosis, he INSISTED he get paid for that portion $370.71, which was WRONG as job was NOT yet completed. Eli did return and replaced Fan Motor (w/a universal part), and the Capacitor (stated supply shop charged him $100 to go get parts as they were closing). After AC was repaired, he required an additional $615.02 (which included hourly rate of $149.99, mechanical permit (WHY) cost and Dispatch fee that upon my initial call was told it would be WAIVED! Later that evening I received a quote to replace entire system for $15,821.17 - upon other estimates, completely OUT OF RANGE. He also stated the warranty would NOT be 'valid' because the existing copper wiring was going through the roof and his install would require 2 (2x2) holes in adjacent room to ensure 'new' copper system was completely NEW! I feel like I was taken advantage of due to my age, and single woman status. No discounts of ANY type or compassion for a woman. I asked for a discount or leniency on the price and he said NO! DO NOT USE THIS BUSINESS!!!!!! read more