Angie's List "bait" $69.00 check w/ 2lbs freon.
Check revealed undefined leak in evaporator coil.
Estimate @standard rate was $2,569.25 above the $69.00 paid.
This did not include estimated repair or replacement of evaporator.
FPS Tune-up Checklist did not show any condition that exceeded max ratings.
Freon charge restored satisfactory performance at a final cost of $175.00..
RESPONSE FROM Frymire Services, Inc.:
Mr. Lindsey paid an additional $101.94 for 2 more pounds of refrigerant - his system needed 4 total to be fully charged. The air conditioning system is 13 years old and our technician noted several items that will require attention, including a leaking evaporator coil. The condition of the leaking coil and other items were noted on the tune-up checklist. These discoveries are part of our normal tune-up inspection and all of our professional technicians are trained to note and advise our customers of their findings, enabling our customers to make an informed decision.
It is always the customers prerogative to decline our recommendations, which is what Mr. Lindsey chose to do.
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