Any chance you can DM me the name of the plumbing company? I have a valve that needs replaced.

This might not be the whole story.

Modern “high efficiency” boilers are only 10% or so more efficient and they have much higher failure rates. I actually researched it and I’ve talked to some clients of mine who run HVAC companies and they are not super thrilled with most of the units either.

Depending on how good the insulation is in Op’s house that might actually be a better use for that money. Op was able to get the unit PM’d by an expert so I don’t think they need to run and replace it

For reference I have a late 70’s or early 80’s Dunkirk that runs like a top and I was told to hold on to it as long as I can.

Here's the reality: most large home service companies, ie electricians, plumbers, renovators, etc. are going to be significantly more expensive and lower quality work than your small business types. You're paying for convenience. If you're a homeowner, it's a really good idea to be proactive and find the good, local businesses for these things.

I needed an electrician recently and thankfully my neighbor just had some work done by a guy who lives down the street from us. If I didn't have him, I would've been stuck calling a big company and paying out the ass. Instead a local guy charged me $195 for an hour of work and some parts. Previously, I had to use a bigger company who charged me $400 for similar work in 2019.

Ask around for a local HVAC person to come give your systems a tune up. Find excuses to get a plumber or local electrician into your house. Then when something is wrong, you're a repeat customer for someone you found is trustworthy.

Yeaaaa my dad has always told me John gillece was a conman and a fraud. happy to never have to use them for anything

literally advertising. they get business cause the name gillece is plastered all over the city and people who aren't informed just call them, cause why would a shit business be so well advertised.

Not throwing out a boiler that still works is a good move, but when you are ready to upgrade, there are a lot of incentives now for replacing gas appliances with electric ones. Rewiring America has a good calculator to see what you're eligible for.

Little Background on this. Didn’t have time to change out 2 gas shut off valves. Sullivan wanted to charge 500 to do so. Mind you the valves at the time were under 10 bucks each. Called local plumbing company and they changed them out for 35.

They will also try to sue you if they see this post!

Shaffer’s is very good. They did a massive project for me last year. They weren’t the most expensive and not the cheapest. Great work.

yeah, gotta balance everything else that needs to be done.

I do love our new system. So much more efficient, very quiet. no muss, no fuss, but if there are other things more pressing, gotta do those.

I do bet you could get a few more years out of the current setup though.

If you do keep it for a few more years may be worth having a HVAC company come out to clean it out/check it every fall. That service isn't too much $.

Avoid them and Sullivan Super Service

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Don’t call Gillece!

I have never heard or read one single positive review of Gillece.

I swear I heard years back that these guys went out of business because of how shitty they were.

Why are they still around? It’s ridiculous.

Someone needs to catch them by using hidden cameras or something.

may be worth finding a reputable company to proactively replace it anyway. You probably will recoup the replacement cost given the much better efficiency and not have to worry about it crapping out again in the winter.

https://www.reddit.com/r/pittsburgh/comments/fds54/everyone_in_pgh_knows_that_gillece_plumbing_is_a/

https://www.reddit.com/r/pittsburgh/comments/3b2c02/gillece_at_it_again/

https://www.reddit.com/r/pittsburgh/comments/il8ebq/pa_attorney_general_sues_gillece_services_wants/

https://www.reddit.com/r/pittsburgh/comments/op0xl/its_that_time_of_year_again_who_do_you_go_to_for/

we really need to sticky one of these threads.

sorry you had to go through this.

2013 checks into the chat LOL

I've never had a problem with them,. They've been most reasonably priced. And car has run great after service, I can't ask for more. I know many people have issues with these types of stores, but knock on wood, that has not been my experience.

I've never had a problem with them,. They've been most reasonably priced. And car has run great after service, I can't ask for more.

That Midas is garbage

Never said I wouldn’t drive safely you stupid fuck. Your main character comment is ironic. ✌🏻

Just drive safely like you promised you'd do when you got your driver's license and quit whining because someone passed you. You aren't the main character.

You keep using that word. I don’t think you know what it means.

No it's only for passing people on the right when they're making a left turn, as long as you're not on a shoulder or berm.