I was having a really hard time finding someone who services gas furnaces, radiators, and water heaters. I called a number of people who were just outrageous in their price and seemed really not to understand the 'quirks' of an older home (mine is over 100 years old) or what I meant by "servicing" (maintaining!). If you have a gas furnace or water heater, this is the man. His family has been doing heating and plumbing for 3 generations, and guarantees his work.
He came over, bled my radiators, checked them, topped off the heating system, oiled my heat pump, cleaned the base of the chimney, cleaned the system, and tested the fire. All of my service was under $100...but I know it ranges depending on what you have done. I just wanted to keep up with it, so I don't have repairs later. Others who were less knowledgeable wanted to charge upwards to $300. He also let me know about the condition of my water heater, and signs that it would need replaced if it gets to that point...so I learned a little as well. He said my heater was old, but in good condition - so no rip off, not trying to upsell me, and seemed fair.
He's kind of an old-school tradesman, and knows his craft very well. He's literally been doing this with his father since he was a boy, and he's helped me with minor things before - all with solid results. read more
