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    GEM's quote: a short stretch of copper line and refilling coolant for TEN GRAND. Another company did it for $1,800. These guys are crooks.
    Karen M.

    EXTORTION! AVOID AT ALL COSTS! I had a refrigerant leak in my whole house heat pump system. Gem came and refilled the coolant and charged over $800. They also added UV dye to find the leak, and said they should come back in a few months to track down the leak. All the coolant they added was gone (and the heat was not working again) in less than two days. Gem came out again and identified the leak in the curve of a copper pipe. They quoted almost $10,000 (!!!) to replace the line and refill the coolant. Another company came and did it for $1,800. Half of the price they quoted (almost $5k) was for the cost of the coolant, which shows that they put a MASSIVE mark-up on it. This made me realized that they had probably overcharged us for that $800 coolant refill -- which did not fix the problem anyway -- so I wanted to file a complaint and get my money back. But I couldn't because (get this!) THEY DON'T HAVE AN EMAIL ADDRESS. You can only call them. What kind of reputable company doesn't have an email address? I think that tells you everything you need to know about them.

    Worst company please run and use another company will leave and never call you back when you need help or ghost you we paid over 18,000 from Carmines HVAC in Danbury CT that is now owes by GEM

    The hot surface ignitor that is visibly cracked/broken at the tip.

    I had a very disappointing experience with GEM Plumbing & Heating regarding a furnace repair in Pawtucket. I called Friday (Jan 2nd) morning for same-day service and was told a technician would arrive between 8am-4pm, with a call ahead. I waited at the property all day. At 3:45pm I called to check in and was then told the visit would be delayed until 5-7pm. At 6:30pm I received another call saying the technician was coming from Narragansett and would arrive in about 45 minutes. He ultimately arrived around 7:30pm. The technician performed some voltage checks and told me the issue involved the ignitor and flame sensing. He then quoted a total repair cost of $1,575, without breaking down parts vs. labor. I was shocked, especially given that this was for a furnace without a pilot and what appeared to be a basic ignition issue. When I asked for a breakdown, I was told GEM does not disclose that information. I declined the repair and paid the $149 diagnostic fee. The following day, I hired a small local HVAC company. Within 15 minutes, they diagnosed the issue as a clearly broken hot surface ignitor. The part cost $30 and the total repair--including diagnosis and installation--was $190. The system has worked perfectly since. I'm adding a picture of the hot surface ignitor. Given that the failed ignitor was visibly damaged once removed, I am left questioning how GEM arrived at a $1,575 quote, or whether unnecessary components would have been replaced. Either way, the pricing was completely out of line with the actual repair needed. I understand and accepted the diagnostic fee policy at the time of booking, but given the incorrect or grossly disproportionate repair recommendation, I believe the $149 diagnostic charge should be refunded. In this case, I don't think they earned it. If they refund this amount to me, I'll update this review, otherwise, beware that if a GEM truck parks in front of your house, you will be charge $149 even if their diagnosis is incorrect or wildly disproportionate to the actual repair. Also beware that they do not have transparent pricing. They give you one price, without breaking it down for parts and labor. When I questioned the price, the technician told me he has to go with whatever the iPad tells him and there is nothing he can do about pricing. Unfortunately, this experience cost me an entire day of waiting, followed by a quote that bore no resemblance to the real repair. I cannot recommend GEM based on this experience.

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    Horrible. I needed help looking for a leak. Leak detection. Come out and tell what I already told them. $575 for 30 minutes. Terrible

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