Today i had American Air Care based in Southern California clean our air ducts for their advertised $79.00. I figured that was the teaser to get in the house. Sure enough he suggested i get the furnace clean too since they were already doing the vents. He said $150.00 for their custom washable filter. The pic of it in their brochure looked similiar to the washable ones that hardware stores sell for $10.00 - $15.00. Then he said the whole system cleaning and sanitizing would be $600.00. I politely refused but he kept pushing, then getting somewhat frustrated that i wouldn't go for it. He finally gave up, but not before stating that if i wanted to breath dust and poison, that was up to me. I don't get pissed very often but i was close to putting my size 14 shoe up his ass. I realize these guys have to make a living, but you don't sell like that. Anyway, we've never had it done and the house is 24 years old. What is the correct way this should be done so i know i'm getting honest work? What is a median price to pay? I think i should probably go with an independent rather than a large company. Thanks for reading.
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16 years ago