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| - We had Hobaica do an energy audit for "only" $100. They did arrange for Contractors to install attic insulation, replace ducts, and seal duct work. Cost of work was likely higher than if we'd hired a contractor, but they did get us a rebate from SRP. If the story ended there they would get a 4 star review.
After the audit, they determined our system was very old. It was. The high powered sales forces came after us. Didn't we want a state of the art HVAC system for $16K plus, no. How about $12 K, no. This went on and on. Our system was old but worked for now. Then we needed a repair, a fan relay was having fits. They refused to fix it because it was too old. Another HVAC repair company later fixed it for $300. The AC drainipipe filled with water and backed up in the furnace area, NO, they didn't want to fix it cause the system was too old! Eventually, the repairman shop vacuumed out the water. From the top of the company to the lowest guy visiting the house the sales pitch was on. You must buy your brand new HVAC system right now, there is no other choice.
Finally, 2 years later a major item did die. We got an estimate from another HVAC company. No hard sales pitch, no promises of special rates, SRP discounts, nice easy interview. This price was $1000 less than Hobaica. Please, avoid the pressure, don't call Hobaica for anything.
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