Ed S Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 I got home today and my furnace was not working. It's about 20 degrees F outside and 65 degrees inside. So, I go downstairs, do the obligatory poking around, give up, and call for service. About 2 hours later the service guy calls. Once he determines that I have a Lennox furnace, he informs me he can't fix it if it needs any parts as he's no longer an authorized Lennox dealer. When I describe the symptoms, he tells me exactly what he would do - remove the vent pipe, remove the upper fan motor cover, then the fan itself and check to see if it's jammed. If it is, free it up and give it a try. He tells me to try this before calling the Lennox dealer and really get hosed. So I do. Guess what - it worked. It took me about two hours but I did it. The furnace is up and running and I saved myself $85 for the off hours service call plus the $85 per hour labor charge. I figure I saved at least $170, maybe $200 if it took him a little over an hour. B) Seeing as I would have had to fork out $185-200 for a lousy furnace repair, I'd say I now have an opportunity to pick up a couple Mosaics. I've had my eye on the Roach set, what with the Stuff Smith disaster still fresh in my mind - and a couple of Selects perhaps - the Pearson and Amy or one of the new ones. Now mind you I just picked up the Eldridge, Mulligan and a partial Stuff set about two weeks ago justifying that purchase by saying that I returned a leather coat that I received as a Christmas gift and received enough money back to cover the cost of that purchase. Think this one will fly with headquarters? Quote
jazzbo Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 Fly? HELL, this might earn you a promotion! B) Quote
Big Al Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 If it doesn't, you have a nice warm place to stay down here, complete with CD player to play all your nice new Mosaics. Quote
mgraham333 Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 Good job Ed! I'd keep that repairman's name and number handy. Looks like you found an ethical one. This fortunate turn of events has kept you from having to add a post to the "What do you do with the boxes" thread.....that says, "Burn them to stay warm" I like your logic too. Go ahead, treat yourself. Quote
undergroundagent Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 How's the Amy Select anyways? It looks tasty! B) Quote
Guest Chaney Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 Ed: If this should happen again, call me. I figure I can hold the flashlight and hand you tools. AN ASSISTANT! MORE money saved and more unused funds to be diverted to music purchases. Quote
GA Russell Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 Congrats Ed! I would spend some of that money you saved on the missus, to ensure that your logic is accepted by the home office. Quote
Ed S Posted January 30, 2004 Author Report Posted January 30, 2004 Congrats Ed! I would spend some of that money you saved on the missus, to ensure that your logic is accepted by the home office. You know, you could be on to something there. I wonder if she would like the Patton or Chambers Selects................................. Quote
Ed S Posted February 1, 2004 Author Report Posted February 1, 2004 Holy smokes - I on a streak of bad luck with appliances Yesterday, I had some clothes in the dryer and noticed that there was no heat in the drum. What the heck do I know about dryers? I spent a little time on the net yesterday checking out some do it yourself sites. I took an educated guess as to which of the "fixes" I would try. This morning, I found out that my local Sears Parts Store was open 10-3. So I made the trek to the store and after about 2 hours including travel time and $9 for the part, my dryer is working perfectly. I think I may have found a new career A repair guy walking in the door is at least $50 plus an hour labor. I'm guessing $100-$125 for a professional. Hmmm - the new Brookmeyer and Shank/Cooper Selects perhaps? Quote
chris olivarez Posted February 2, 2004 Report Posted February 2, 2004 Hey Ed after you get done with your house you can fix some of the things in mine. Quote
Uncle Skid Posted February 2, 2004 Report Posted February 2, 2004 I spent a little time on the net yesterday checking out some do it yourself sites. I took an educated guess as to which of the "fixes" I would try. Was it the ignitor (assuming you have a gas dryer)? I think a new Select or two is certainly an appropriate reward for your appliance repair successes. Come to think of it, I've fixed my 25 year old dryer at least 3-4 times in the last 15 years, all before I discovered Mosaic Records. Hmmmmm....... Quote
Ed S Posted February 3, 2004 Author Report Posted February 3, 2004 Was it the ignitor (assuming you have a gas dryer)? I think a new Select or two is certainly an appropriate reward for your appliance repair successes. Come to think of it, I've fixed my 25 year old dryer at least 3-4 times in the last 15 years, all before I discovered Mosaic Records. Hmmmmm....... It was the thermal fuse. By the way, there is no statute of limitations when applying past money saved toward Mosaic purchases. 3 to 4 repairs probably saved you around $300 factoring inflation. I recommend the Capitol set. B) Quote
PHILLYQ Posted February 9, 2004 Report Posted February 9, 2004 Branch out into painting- paint a room & point out to HQ how much a painter would charge, etc. This may be worth a Mosaic per room! Quote
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