Contractor for New Oil Furnace and A/C

[BattleMonK]

Well do you know what size A/C unit you already have at your home.You can go by that as well as getting you house sized.With 1500 square feet is that finished or unfinished space.you don't want to oversize the unit becuase it won't work as efficient. Everything has went to 13 seer A/C or heat pump. My husband is a HVAC-r mechanic with a Master's restricted license. He is insured as well. He has been in the trade for 17 plus years.While we don't do financing we don't charge anywhere near what the big companies charge.Since they try to sell you Lennox,Carrier,Rheem Rudd etc. Names brands that cost more and do the same as some of the other brands. We deal with Ducane and Armstrong which by the way is owned by Lennox. They come off the same line it's the nameplate you pay for. Our last job we did for a furnace with a/c wasn't even close to as one person paid 4500. and we installed a 2 ton a/c unit. I know he could keep it below that 4500 easily unless you need to have other things repaired. Ice Man and Son
Email is Icemanandson@verizon.net

Bobbi B

Why don't you advertise in the phonebook instead of trying to fool all of these people into believeing what you say, because when someone does a search on hvac you have posted on every thread. After seeing this I started asking around about him and they all said the same thing. Anyone notice the trend of ICeman and Sons spamming all of the hvac threads? Pm me if you want to know what I heard from respectable contractors and clients who know of this company.
I heard that IAP was hands down the elite of all the technicians around here, dc and metro area, but If that were the case then why would you have your own business? And If you had your own business then why would you still be working for another company? Something doesn't fit the bill....Just curious. And why can't you give an exact amount of experiece in the trade, you say 17 plus years? What is that? I know for a fact how long Iv'e been a manager! I don't need to say "give or take a few years." This is a true sign of shadyness! And I also know that you get what you pay for, so if someone is so cheap on prices then so must be the work?

 

[dn0121]

The thing about going with someone who runs their own business is what happens when they don't run it anymore? What happens if you get hit by a bus is what we always say at work if it seems like only one person knows how to do a particular task. Same thing here. I have a 10yr parts and labor warranty that is good with anyone certified to work on a Trane. You can't beat that for $500!

 

[Beccasmom1012]

Well when I said 17 plus years I said that because he has been on base 18 years and worked for his father before then. He is a 3 rd generation mechanic. Actually as of this year we became a Rheem dealer because we found that they really don't cost as much more as the Ducane's and there isn't any local Dealer's. We have been in business for 7 years and all of our customer's have came by word of mouth. Why do you feel you need to say we are a shady business.Have you ever tried advertising in the yellow pages.Or even know the cost. Better business bureau is like 300-400 to advertise with them.
Someone needs to get facts straight before slamming someone. I don't come to your job and trash you .I don't know you. We are happy with the business we have.

 

[Jam4eva]

T.N. Bowes had the most professional proposal process, and best price for the same units hence they got the job (Plus they come recommended by multiple sources).

Ditto. T.N. Bowes is awesome. Installed an oil-fired boiler for me last year. Were actually cheaper and definitely more professional than Besche. Let the oil companies sell you oil. That's what they're good at.

 

[The_Twisted_Ear]

Well, I'm sick and tired of the ole heat pump so I decided to get a little price shock and find out what it would cost to go over to Oil heat.

Southern Maryland Oil - I called and set up a meeting. The day came came, the meeting time came, I was here - but SMO wasn't. I waited 10 minutes and left to take care of some other chores. I checked my messages and they arrived 20 minutes late and said I wasn't here - just call (left business card) to reschedule.

Look, if I'm going to spend thousands of dollars for a boiler, thousands of dollars for extended service (I always do that) and thousands of dollars for oil - they can at least make it to my house on time! No call - no nothing. Well, apparently they really don't need anymore business and I don't need to spending my money on a company that figures I'll just wait on them to arrive so I can give them my money... I know - I'm acting like a spoiled brat but hey, it is my money right?

Burch Oil - I called them up, got a receptionist, said I guess I need Installation - she forwarded my call and it rang and rang and rang (about 5 times) so I hung up and called back. This time I asked for Sales - you got it - it rang and rang and rang (about 5 times) so I hung up. I know gang - I'm still acting like a spoiled brat! I just figure if I'm going to spend $10,000 plus - I should feel like they want the business.

T.N. Bowes - I figured I'd try their E-Mail feature. I am waiting on a reply. Yea, I know - 95% of these sites that have E-Mail features never check their mail because of SPAM. So, if I don't hear from them by Friday - I'll give them a call.

Everyone - keep ya finger's crossed!

 

[glhs837]

Ditto. T.N. Bowes is awesome. Installed an oil-fired boiler for me last year. Were actually cheaper and definitely more professional than Besche. Let the oil companies sell you oil. That's what they're good at.

T.N. Did a lot for us. Put new ducting in the attic and replaced the outside A/C unit. Very good price, super professional.

 

[The_Twisted_Ear]

T.N. Did a lot for us. Put new ducting in the attic and replaced the outside A/C unit. Very good price, super professional.

Thanks for the information.