About That Honesty Policy.....

@FourWalls (86618)
United States
April 18, 2019 8:00pm CST
Now that the final house payment has been made I can put those megabucks (that's a joke, my mortgage was less than $350 a month) toward other things in the house. One of the things I've been putting off is a new furnace and/or air conditioner. The other day a company came out and gave me a quote for over 12K (yes, that's twelve thousand dollars) for a new HVAC system and water heater. Today another company came by for an inspection and bid. Their representative told me a few things, point blank: * The furnace may be 18 years old but it's still in good working condition. * The AC is in pristine condition and wouldn't need replacement for at least another ten years. * The price would be about $2,700 for the furnace. Honesty is the best policy. I don't have to get a new HVAC system now, so I'm not going to. (In the words of the technician who was here today, "save that money and go on a vacation!") But when that time does come, I'll bet you know which company I'll be calling..... The Singing Cowboy puts it bluntly:
Singing Cowboy Gene Autry sings his Oscar nominated song "Be Honest With Me" from his movie "Ridin' on a Rainbow" from Republic Pictures 1941. This performan...
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Janeth
@janethwayne (5191)
• Philippines
19 Apr 19
It is better to choose those one that is cheaper.It is good to be practical.
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (86618)
• United States
19 Apr 19
Cheaper isn't always better; however, neither is the most expensive the best. In this case, the $12,000 quote included an Amana furnace. I always thought of them as stoves and microwaves! In contrast, the $2,700 furnace would be a Trane, which is one of the standard brands in the furnace industry.
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John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
19 Apr 19
Huh, I thought you would invest those savings in the Rush box set.
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (86618)
• United States
19 Apr 19
I already have that. NJ Chic loaned me her copy.
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Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
19 Apr 19
That was really nice of them to be honest with you-that absolutely goes a long way. =)
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Sherry
@norcal (4889)
• Franklinton, North Carolina
19 Apr 19
There's a sucker born every minute. We just have to try to make sure we aren't one of them. It sure pays to get a few bids on a high-ticket item like that.
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NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (127127)
• United States
19 Apr 19
Sounds like a great company
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (112810)
• United States
19 Apr 19
Some companies are just out there to make a buck and don't care about the customer at all. It's a shame, really.
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Angie
@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
19 Apr 19
I once had this electrician tell me $5,000 to rewire a house. Ahhhh, No! I called another and it was $1,500, I even called a third and they were about the same as the $1,500 guy.
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