Finding out that the AC isn't working on a hot summer day is enough to not only heat up the house. It can also burn through the budget!
When this happened to me recently I was reluctant to call an AC repair company because I suspected they would notice the age if my unit. Then likely tell me that it is too old to repair. Perhaps because AC company would rather one purchase a new unit, and therefore make the parts unavailable. Alternatively, the issue would be incorrectly diagnosed.
Negativity Alert:
Admittedly, I am skeptical about mechanics an other repair professionals I don't know. My past painfully expensive experiences have taught me that too often, a position of vulnerability leads to inflated bills and or unnecessary replacement of items instead of components. These statements are especially true if one is a woman or not mechanically inclined.
Thankfully, my dad and now ex-husband had a secondary name of Mr. FIX IT and apparently I have inherited some of this ability.
The GOOD NEWS: I discovered a best kept secret where one can locally purchase parts needed for a residential AC system. Its one of the few companies that will sell to the general public with stock for most systems. Their "bread and butter" is commercial refrigeration and cooling systems with 30,000 parts availble.
Seeing the large assortment of tools and other items not common at the big box hardware chains made me feel like a kid in the candy store.
Service was efficient and friendly. This store's information will be in my contact list for future reference. read more