zeitgeist57 Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 I have a rental house in Grove City...and the tenants called property management over the weekend to say that the heater is broken. Here's the thing: the house was effing built in 2004. Even for a high-wear rental home, you'd think the heater would last more than 5-6 years. AirTron (prop mgt emergency HVAC peeps) quoted $1683 for repair, $1800 to $4000 for replacement. I'm getting another quote from American Mechanical, but if anyone out there could do a quote for repair TODAY I would appreciate it. I just can't believe an HVAC unit can fail ENTIRELY in less than 7 years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Air Quest HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING (614) 866-COOL(2665) Do it.. do it now. Z06G on here. You need new HVAC peeps btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted March 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 AirTron quote was for BLOWER MOTOR - EVAP COIL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Damn never heard of that happing we has the ignition element go out. They only last 5 to 6 years on average. Only cast use around $350 ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Just got done sending everyone home. no heat in the shop right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Air Quest HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING (614) 866-COOL(2665) Do it.. do it now. Z06G on here. You need new HVAC peeps btw plus one for z06g call him, he can fix you both up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Yeah he hooked me up big time last year when my entire furnace took a shit so I just got a new one. The DAY after I sold my Lumina . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted March 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Just called AirQuest...spoke to Jeff Weaver. Nice guy, great info. Wifey has a trusted "friend of the family" HVAC guy going out as we speak, but if for some reason he fails me I'll call Air Quest back. Monday...Dow is tanking...This whole issue smells like a shit sammitch that I'm probably gonna have to eat anyway. EDIT: I had some crappy renters a couple of years ago...almost 100% sure they never changed the air filters . Hence, the problem... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 614Streets Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Air Quest HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING (614) 866-COOL(2665) Do it.. do it now. Z06G on here. You need new HVAC peeps btw +2 Get ahold of garrett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 This a commercial unit, or residential? Is it in their contract they have to change the filters? If not it would be worth your while to setup someone to do that monthly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Air Quest HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING (614) 866-COOL(2665) Do it.. do it now. Z06G on here. You need new HVAC peeps btw x2. Great service, follow up and fair in price. Took care of an AC unit for us last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 I have used All Knight Heating and Cooling in Hilliard many times. They give free estimates too. KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted March 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Word of advice, renters: if you call in HVAC service...and your lease says that YOU are responsible for furnace filters...DON'T let the HVAC company document that there was no filter on the unit!!! Tenants are getting stuck with the bill... http://smiliesftw.com/x/tmyksg8.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODoyle Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 So are you saying that you are sticking your tennants with the bill? good call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Word of advice, renters: if you call in HVAC service...and your lease says that YOU are responsible for furnace filters...DON'T let the HVAC company document that there was no filter on the unit!!! Tenants are getting stuck with the bill... http://smiliesftw.com/x/tmyksg8.gif Good stuff. What ended up being the cause / repair? KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted March 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 No filter for a long time...evap/heat coil clogged with I-don't-wanna-know-what...no airflow...tenant turned up heat...blower motor fried. They have dogs. Again...I don't wanna see what the inside of the furnace looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 I will be making calls in the morning myself. I think my ignition element is bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z06G Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 No return Air for blower motor=stressed/fried motor, but im suprised high limit switch did not shut off the motor... I've been at Newarks Hospital all day for a family member, so I apologize on responding late. Clay, I assume you got things under control now, Kevin get a hold of us tomorrow. Thanks everyone for the good word! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 There wasn't a "Hi-limit" sensor installed on the unit to begin with! . . .fault of the house builder/HVAC guy originally??? Our HVAC guy cleaned out the coil, replaced the fried electrical panel that was overloaded and not wired properly, tested the blower motor, and showed the tenants how to CHANGE THE FRICKIN' AIR FILTER! (left a box of filters at the house, too). $550 in parts and labor, and everything is working well according to the tenants as of a few minutes ago. Thanks, all! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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