Texsox Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Depending on the weight and size over nighting a part would still put you way ahead cost-wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 QUOTE (Brian @ Jan 12, 2015 -> 06:03 AM) It was like 18 out this morning when I left the house and it felt like spring to me. I landed in Milwaukee this morning and it was 17 degrees. It felt amazing compared to last week. I guess it's all relative because if I was in Atlanta and it was 17 degrees, I'd probably be annoyed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 (edited) QUOTE (Tex @ Jan 12, 2015 -> 10:47 AM) Depending on the weight and size over nighting a part would still put you way ahead cost-wise. Yeah, I'll keep that in mind next time. $220 for a ceramic resistance heating element, plus $85 service fee for the visit. Ridiculous. Better than the time the other major HVAC company (Leslie, tried Four Seasons this time) tried to tell me my whole 3 year old furnace needed to be replaced when it turned out that the squirrel cage (fan) had just walked on the motor shaft a bit because the set screw was loose. $3000 for a new furnace, 30 minutes of my time to tighten a screw. Tough call. edit: if this was an A/C thing I'd have no problem waiting it out, but it's only going to get colder the next couple of days and didn't want to chance being wrong on my diagnosis, not having the part show up, ordering the wrong part, etc. Need to find a local HVAC supplier that will sell to non-technicians. Edited January 12, 2015 by StrangeSox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 SS, what kind of furnace? Electric, natural gas, propane...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 natural gas, forced air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jan 12, 2015 -> 11:54 AM) natural gas, forced air. A lot of times the HVAC guys want to do it based on safety issues. It's not that it's a hard fix by any stretch of the imagination, but it takes one person to screw it up and blow up their house to not only make it appear to be a rather dangerous fix, but to also put liability on the utility company saying "why didn't you just fix it?" It's the same reason that, to my knowledge, most utility companies will require access to the furnace when they do meter turn ons and furnace lights in the fall. Yes, most people could easily re-light their own pilots, but there is some inherent danger in doing so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I'm more pissed off about the markup on the part. $225 for something I could order online for $50. They're already charging me $85 for the service visit and it's a two minute job, do they need to get me on the part, too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 (edited) SS - I feel your pain. The other morning my car starting smoking from the engine and I noticed a belt had slipped off a pulley near the engine (one month after paying the car off). Took it to a Midas, they tell me the water pump broke and was seized. $550 bucks parts and labor. Had them fix two sway bar links in the front while they were working on it. Another $175. Have no clue if I was getting screwed or not. Total trust that (1) they're telling me the truth and (2) the prices are somewhat reasonable. Edited January 12, 2015 by Jenksismybitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jan 12, 2015 -> 02:01 PM) SS - I feel your pain. The other morning my car starting smoking from the engine and I noticed a belt had slipped off a pulley near the engine (one month after paying the car off). Took it to a Midas, they tell me the water pump broke and was seized. $550 bucks parts and labor. Had them fix two sway bar links in the front while they were working on it. Another $175. Have no clue if I was getting screwed or not. Total trust that (1) they're telling me the truth and (2) the prices are somewhat reasonable. Midas is a criminal outfit. Take it to a mechanic you trust next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 12, 2015 -> 03:09 PM) Midas is a criminal outfit. Take it to a mechanic you trust next time. I don't know one, that's the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jan 12, 2015 -> 05:49 PM) I don't know one, that's the problem. Ask family or friends. Also I am sure you could find reviews of some online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Also, just so you guys know...at 9:12 AM CT (because that's what time I checked the temp when I got in this morning), it was -18. I really don't mind winter so much, but when it gets double digits below 0, it's too damn cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) So winter in the St. Louis area apparently lasts about a week and a half. Supposed to be in the 50's all weekend here. Edited January 13, 2015 by Rowand44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jan 12, 2015 -> 05:53 PM) Ask family or friends. Also I am sure you could find reviews of some online Most towns have facebook pages about them. If nothing else, find the town you live in, find the biggest page on facebook, and post the question. You'll get the dirt on everyone and pick from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jan 12, 2015 -> 06:10 PM) So winter in the St. Louis area apparently lasts about a week and a half. Supposed to be in the 50's all weekend here. The next week it will be 10 degrees and snowing 8 inches. The weather here is just crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkBomber Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jan 12, 2015 -> 05:49 PM) I don't know one, that's the problem. Theres a place in Villa Park on North ave that used to be a midas and now its called route 64 auto. Not sure where youre at but its North ave and Ardmore. Theyve always been real honest with everyone in my family and even do things like check for warranties when we need parts or take our cars for emissions if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I don't know one, that's the problem. Start asking everybody you live near/work with where they take their cars. The first place to get mentioned twice is where you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jan 12, 2015 -> 06:49 PM) I don't know one, that's the problem. yelp.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jan 13, 2015 -> 07:29 AM) Start asking everybody you live near/work with where they take their cars. The first place to get mentioned twice is where you go. Yeah, I have a place in DG, Oak park and the west loop from word of mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 We are in the middle of a 24-hour transition from 62 degree temperatures to snow accumulations of 6-8". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I have six golf tournaments in 7 school days. So far four of those days have been spent in 40 degrees with mist and rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 QUOTE (Tex @ Mar 4, 2015 -> 01:56 PM) I have six golf tournaments in 7 school days. So far four of those days have been spent in 40 degrees with mist and rain. We have seen 40 degrees once in the last three months or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwritecode Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I remember a few 4 degree days and a few 0 degree days. Does that count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Man it sure is nice to be in the Bay Area every other week lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Looks like tomorrow is the last day of winter? Highs in the 30s and 40s for the foreseeable future. THANK GOD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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