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kazoo · 03-27-2004, 01:41 PM

Reality check regarding the claim of overpriced repair people: Were I to replace the compressor in your unit, I would need the following: EPA certification to handle, buy, and use CFCs and HCFCs (refrigerant gases-commonly called Freon®), manifold set, recovery pump, recovery cylinder and filter assembly, nitrogen tank with regulator, vacuum pump, torch and associated materials for silver soldering/brazing. My outlay to own this equipment is in excess of $1K.

Add to this the cost of additional refrigerant, in case your unit has leaked-30# cans of juice exceed $10/#. I haven't even bought the replacement compressor, yet!

Before you claim that a trained, properly equipped professional is overpriced, take a moment to consider their cost of doing business. There's much more there than meets the eye.

03-27-2004, 01:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
kazoo Psycho Location: Where the night things are	Reality check regarding the claim of overpriced repair people: Were I to replace the compressor in your unit, I would need the following: EPA certification to handle, buy, and use CFCs and HCFCs (refrigerant gases-commonly called Freon®), manifold set, recovery pump, recovery cylinder and filter assembly, nitrogen tank with regulator, vacuum pump, torch and associated materials for silver soldering/brazing. My outlay to own this equipment is in excess of $1K. Add to this the cost of additional refrigerant, in case your unit has leaked-30# cans of juice exceed $10/#. I haven't even bought the replacement compressor, yet! Before you claim that a trained, properly equipped professional is overpriced, take a moment to consider their cost of doing business. There's much more there than meets the eye. __________________ There ain't nothin' more powerful than the odor of mendacity -Big Daddy