Owners of reputable air conditioning companies are furious about air conditioning scams. These scammers damage the reputation of those who have worked many years to establish their positions in the community. Law enforcement is often uninterested in dealing with this problem. Although they cannot chase down the crooks themselves, these owners of ethical AC Design/Build Services feel that they should warn consumers.
The “We’re In The Neighbourhood” Scam
The nice person on the phone will offer a really low price “because we’re in the neighbourhood.” When the scammer arrives and inspects the system, he will find something wrong and do an unnecessary repair or add unneeded refrigerant at a high price.
The “Free Inspection” Scam
Someone will call saying that they’re from “ABC Air Conditioning” and will come to do a free inspection. This scam will end in a hard sell to attempt to get money for something. One variation is to “condemn” the perfectly functioning AC system and sell a replacement system for a big down payment.
The “Unneeded Replacement” Scam
This common scam occurs when someone is called in for a repair. The problem with the system may be a cheap and easy fix, but the “repairman” convinces the home owner that the repair will be prohibitively expensive, and a new system is a much better idea. There are endless variations on this scam, such as saying that a new system is needed because the heat exchanger is cracked, and something horrible will happen when it dies.
The “Part Never Replaced” Scam
This scam works the same with unethical AC technicians as it does with unethical auto mechanics. Instead of taking their word that a part was replaced, ask to have the old part returned to you.
The “Impersonator” Scam
This common complaint involves scammers who claim to be from local, well-known air conditioning companies. In one case, a scammer got a cell phone in the company name. When someone called information asking for “ABC Company,” he would get the calls and pretend to be with the company. Then he would pull one scam or another on the unsuspecting customer.
The saddest fact about these scams is that all of them could be avoided if consumers dealt with reputable, local AC Design/Build Services instead of dealing with unknowns. Business Name has been in business since 1949, earning their reputation for honesty, integrity, and quality. For more information, visit website domain.
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