I called Applewood to fix a leak in my boy's bedroom. They sent a very smart, well dressed technician - very prompt to my home. First you will notice two things - one price if you become a member and the other if your answer was No! They have a book they claim with every possible price so no one gets treated unfairly with their costs. Look up - making hole in ceiling to find link. $136 and some odd change and at the point the ceiling had so much water damage if fell down when touched. To replace the leak $445.oo. Too replace two leaky facuets in bedrooms - $168 plus for set of one. I only needed one side fixed so said NO - use the other side for the other sink not buying two complete sets - he said ""ok"" but no guarantee. $168.00 - that is not to replace the handle - just put some new plastic pieces inside. \r
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Did you ever stay at a hotel and service was great - room smaller than expected and carpet old, furniture and you knew the room wasn't worth the price. This is Applewood. Oh, yes, here is the good one - since they do air contioning had them send over AC guy. Needed new motor - $1,129 if member $958.00 (membership $199.00 per year). I said - NO, I am going to call my guy at Mountain Breeze Heating and Air. $384.00 plus labor. He was like - well, they probably don't use the right motor, etc, etc. $1,129 verses $384.oo -Gee, let me think - you guys are crazy. It was then I realized I got ripped off for the plumbing. PLEASE GET TWO ESTIMATES. Pay the service charge - but get two estimates. Also, needed something for for compression between my electric water heaters - $445.00. Mountain Breeze $250.00. Luckily, Mountain Breeze replaced my motor and other part for $764 or something. Applewood would have cost me over $1800.\r
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Now, this is what I have learned -- they work on COMMISSION - NO SALARY. NOW YOU KNOW WHY THEY ARE SO EXPENSIVE -\r
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Don't be fooled by the booties and clean cut guys -- DO NOT USE OR GET ANOTHER ESTIMATE TO MAKE SURE IN RIGHT PRICE RANGE OF OTHER COMPANIES.\r
wORK - A FOUR RATING - EVERYTHING ELSE A ONE.\r
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