Tag: Shipping
Rip-Off Report: BW Service Experts–Michiana
by CpU on Nov.05, 2010, under Business, Michiana, News
If you are looking to get your furnace fixed this winter, try to avoid BW Service Experts for your next heating and cooling system repair in Mishawaka, Elkhart, or South Bend.
Why? Because they overcharge for parts and labor. They do not calculate your service charge based on the amount of time spent, parts costs (plus a little profit of course). Instead they have a set price for the part and install. What to expect if you have to change the ignition board on your furnace.
Expect a quote of $475 for the part and labor. This does not include the initial fee for them to come look at your furnace.
Lets break down this quote because the technician will most likely not tell you how much you are paying for parts, and how much you are paying for labor. Don’t forget tax (but who knows what that taxable amount is unless you drill the tech for lack of information.)
A typical ignition board costs roughly $100-200 give or take. Mine particularly was $109.00.
So breaking down the costs directly:
| Service/Diagnostics Fee: | $100 |
| Replacement Part Cost: | $120 (Shipping, Tax) |
| Labor: | $355 |
| Total: | $575 |
Now how hard is this part to replace? Not hard – actually it took an 8-minute video on HVAC for Beginners to replace a much similar board.
So to sum things up, for roughly 60 minutes of work, they earn $355 plus the $100 diagnostics fee (Or we call that labor). Rip-Off Report Confirmed – and if you are looking to have work done on your next heating and cooling equipment, I suggest you find a local company that isn’t controlled by CORPORATE fingers.
The one thing this company did right was walk away from the diagnostics fee. Offered with out my request after I broke down the numbers over the phone with the manager that could not be found that evening. I did not have any work done and excused the tech from my house. He was happy to leave while also leaving my door open to the cold weather. Standing two feet from my back door (as it was wide open) waiting for his fee while I spend 20 minutes trying to get ahold of someone who can explain this poor service and untrustworthy business practices.
When the technician makes sighs and statement like, “I hope you have a credit card, last time I did one it was expensive.” Be worried and do your homework. There are plenty of hardworking American Companies who deserve your money and BW Heating and Air-conditioning in Mishawaka, South Bend, and Elkhart is NOT one of them.
The location I experienced this is in the Mishawaka, Elkhart, South Bend Area.
Woot.com – Philips 1080p 42” LCD HDTV (2/3/2010)
by CpU on Feb.03, 2010, under Woot.com
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Woot.com’s daily special for 2/3/2010 is a large item this time around…
For just $529.99 + only $5 shipping you can have this Refurbished Philips 1080p 42″ LCD HDTV (Ends 2/3/2010 at Midnight) Philips is a good brand, looks like a decent price. Some fanatics would say that it isn’t the best, but you also aren’t paying $1,000 to $1,500. |
I have a Philips LCD T.V. and I am very impressed with its quality. Now I don’t have this exact version, but their technology is well worth 500 bucks.
Please remember that this unit is also refurbished, and some people will find that iffy. Since T.V.s are expensive and sensitive – you should check the return policies to insure your own safety…
The remote is not difficult if you understand instruction and colors. Some people find it confusing, and I don’t see why… Anyway – Check it out on Woot.com
Woot.com 2/1 Daily Item: Leapfrog Didj Custom Educational Gaming System
by CpU on Feb.01, 2010, under Woot.com
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So entertain your kids for just $19.99 plus $5 shipping on Woot.com! With the Leapfrog Didj Custom EGS, you won’t have to wonder what your kids are doing. Entertain them in the car, or anywhere else.
You don’t have to worry if they break it because it is really not that expensive! |
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Woot.com 1/31 Daily Item: Sansa Fuze Black 2GB Media Player
by CpU on Jan.31, 2010, under Random, Woot.com
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For only $22.99 + $5 shipping you can own one of these refurbished 2GB devices.From Woot.com is a deal a day! This is 1/31/2010’s deal of the day.
I have an iPhone – I’ll stick to that, but for $28.00 bucks, it is something that many people could afford on a low budget. Deal ends soon, so hurry! |
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