I couldn’t believe the HVAC technician when he did the inspection.
We wanted to know if our furnace was going to last another year or two.
Not only did he say our HVAC system was in good condition, but it was only ten years old. We could have another five or ten years of good HVAC with no problems. Our problem was with the ductwork. The ductwork was rusting and crumbling, and we needed to have it replaced. I asked what we were looking at, price wise. He told me he would need to get an HVAC contractor to the house to figure out how many feet of ductwork we needed. He could measure it up, inspect everything that is visible, and give us an estimate of the cost. He didn’t hold back when he said it was going to be expensive. However, there is flexpipe that is less expensive, and it is safer than the old metal ductwork. There were no sharp edges to bump into and get hurt on. I didn’t want to pay for ductwork, but I had no choice. My wife set up the appointment for the HVAC contractor, and all we could do is wait. I was online looking to see what a new ductwork system would cost. I couldn’t believe how much it would cost if we needed the entire ductwork system, even if we went with flexpipe. I hoped we got good news from the HVAC contractor, because I was already in panic mode. Wishes and hopes weren’t on our side when the HVAC contractor arrived. He said the damage went beyond the ductwork that was visible.