Called from ValPak ad which stated 'Clean AC unit and 7 vents for $39 dollars'. I called informed them
I had Two AC units one w/7 vents, the second 15 vents. Was told $7 every vent over 7 which is (8) would run additonal $56...$39 $39=$56 = $134. I aksed Twice "is this the final, TOTAL price???".."YES" is what I was told. I went on even further to say "I am not interested in any upgrades, additional services, or ANY other fee's or charges" they replied..."NO Problem $134.00"
Two 'Men' arrived and I grabbed them and Said. "Guys, I was quoted $134 for the entire job is that correct"? One replied "whatever you were quoted". Really? They dont even check out my quote - Nor did they have a quote with them... How unusual, NO that's because they are nothing more then SCAM ARTIST's and Have No intention of cleaning your home AC/Ducts for $134-Never Did!
They set-up a blower, make a bunch of noise, walk around like they are actually doing something. Then one man comes to me and say's "Come with me". He shows me a dark brown spot on the outside of one of the Ducts..."That's Mold"... Showed me the other unit a bit more/larger spotting..."More Mold"
He then makes me look inside the blower which had a minor amount of dust, which BTW is WHY I had called them in the first place BUT NO mold! I then get a rather poorly rehearsed version of "My family is going to get very sick & might even die " if I dont have this cleaned right now... I knew at this point this was there plan from the beginning & why I had so specifically stressed No extra charges, services, or Fees Before making an appointment or letting them in my home. So, I think O. K, going along to see what the SCAM is - I ask how much is this going to cost? One guy said.."$675.00" "Wow", I said "I am Not interested in paying $675 for you two to clean my AC & Vents" he looks at me and said..."It's $675 EACH unit or $1350 total that is MORE THEN TEN Times what they advertise or quote!
110% SCAM ARTIST COMPANY... Dont let them in your home. They have 100 BBB Complaints & their Scam is all over the internet google search complaints Flroida Air Duct Cleaners you will see!!!
INCIDENTALLY, I had a Sear's repairman in my Kitchen fixing a intermittent Ice maker at the sametime, He looks at me and said "These guys are working a SCAM" I said. "Yes, I know. Had my wife ready to call Police If needed and todl them to leave my home.
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