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brandDC

72.86.44.32

"finding a good HVAC technician?" , posted Tue 22 Jan 17:40

Hi,

I have a Comfortmaker (ICP) RPJ II forced air gas furnace. When my thermostat calls for heat, the heat coil glows orange but shuts off before the gas can be ignited.

I had a couple of HVAC technicians supposedly diagnose the problem and provide an estimate for repair. The first obviously didn't know what he was doing and responded with "it could be this, or it may be this or...let me call the manufacturer". The second tried to sell me on a completely new unit.

What is the best way to find an honest, capable, reasonable HVAC technician?

I'm in Ashburn, VA (near Dulles International Airport).

Thanks!

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bigglenn357

74.92.128.173

"Re(1):finding a good HVAC technician?" , posted Thu 24 Jan 09:30

Try Jett service located in Alexandria now I think,they do commercial and residential service in your area and have a major contract at Dulles airport,I cant remember the number but check yellow pages.

Big Glenn
"Imagination is more important than knowledge" (Albert Einstien)

bubbad

72.94.36.81

"Re(1):finding a good HVAC technician?" , posted Tue 22 Jan 18:34

Unfortunately, HVAC as well as any other trade is plagued with incompetence. But, there are also a lot of talented, caring folks out there too. Finding them is sometimes difficult. You can try asking friends, or neighbors, and see who they use. But still, unless it's a one man operation, it's luck of the draw as far as who comes to your door. The company I work for has 7 technicians - you would only want three of them in your home... sad.

bubbad