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Reply to "So why would an HVAC company charge me $545 for a part that is $97 on amazon?"
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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They have it as 89 dollar diagnosis service call and then the fan part. They were in and out in 20 minutes.[/quote] So no separate labor charge? I am not defending the $545 bill, but companies have costs that they have to cover, and make a profit. The reality is, customers pay for *everything*. I find it asinine for people to suggest that because you can find it on Amazon for $97, then that's what you should pay for it, and to suggest that even $97 is a "marked up" price. For the most part, parts costs are not cheaper for professionals than it is for individuals. With any product, you get a discount for buying in quantity. The HVAC company isn't buying 100 of these motors, nor would they. They will buy parts on an as-needed basis, which means they pay the single unit price just like a homeowner would. As to what is a fair mark up for the motor, and labor for installing it, that I have no idea. On the surface, this does seem excessive.[/quote]
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