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The $49 Service Call Scam

In the HVAC industry, it’s well known that a qualified service technician costs a minimum of $35 per hour to employ. When you factor in other overhead costs, it becomes clear that a cheap $49 service call is not enough to cover the cost of sending a technician to your home. So what do you get for your $49? A recently paroled convict who learned his trade in work rehab. Is that really someone you want working on your air conditioner? We didn’t think so. 

At Reliant Air Conditioning, what appears to be a loss leader in this trade is often nothing more than bait and switch. Proponents of these cheap service calls will say it’s a way to attract customers, but we know better. If you’re looking for a qualified technician to come to your home and provide quality service, you will have to pay for it. 

Don’t be fooled by the cheap service call scam. In the HVAC industry, you get what you pay for. If you’re looking for quality service from a qualified technician, you will have to pay for it. And at Reliant Air Conditioning, we believe you’re worth it. Contact us today and let us show you what quality service looks like. You won’t be disappointed.

Our Home Air Conditioning Repair Service Process

When we created our home air conditioning repair service process, we actually had zero experience in the home service industry. But what we did have, however, is perspective. Our company president, Jeff Stewart, explains:

The $49 Service Call Scam

In the HVAC industry, it's well known that a qualified service technician costs a minimum of $35 per hour to employ. When you factor in other overhead costs, it becomes clear that a cheap $49 service call is not enough to cover the cost of sending a technician to your...

Get the Facts About Air Conditioning Replacement with a Free Second Opinion from Reliant Air Conditioning

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The Free Service Call (With Repair)

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