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Curious what the HVAC pros here think.

A few weeks ago, our HVAC blower motor failed. The system was installed before we bought the house, and the unit is about 7 years old.

I called Lennox directly and was told the warranty had expired because it was beyond the standard 5-year warranty period. So I assumed I was on the hook for the repair.

I then had multiple contractors come out. The quotes were in the $2,500–$3,500 range to replace the blower engine.

Then a different contractor came out and said, "Wait, you're in California. This unit should still have a 10-year parts warranty."

He checked, submitted the warranty claim, and sure enough the replacement part was covered. In the end, I paid only about 2 hours of labor and got the blower engine replaced under warranty.

Now I'm wondering:

- Did the first contractors simply not check the warranty status?

- Is it normal for HVAC companies to quote full replacement cost first and leave warranty verification to the homeowner?

- How did Lennox tell me there was no warranty, while the contractor was able to obtain the part under warranty?

- Have others run into situations where a manufacturer warranty existed but nobody mentioned it?

I'm happy with the outcome, but it left me wondering how many homeowners end up paying thousands of dollars for parts that might actually be covered.

Interested to hear from HVAC techs and contractors on how this normally works.

Hairline fracture in the frame

A few days ago, my chain snapped during a ride.

Annoying, but I figured it was just bad luck. I took the bike to my local shop and asked them to replace the chain.

Later that day I got a text from the mechanic with this photo.

While working on the bike, they noticed a hairline crack in the frame in the headtube. Their message was simple: “This bike is not safe to ride.”

That hit me pretty hard.

I’ve ridden this bike for years, including descents where I’ve seen 45 km/h (28 mph) or more. Looking at that crack now, I keep wondering what might have happened if it had let go on one of those downhill sections.

The part that really impressed me was the bike shop. They could have just replaced the chain, taken my money, and sent me on my way. Instead, they stopped the work, showed me the crack, explained the risk, and didn’t charge me for their time.

The next day I showed up with 20 donuts as a thank-you.

There is a lot of discussion online about bad bike shops, but this was a reminder that there are some truly great mechanics out there who care more about rider safety than the invoice.

Has anyone else had a “small problem” uncover a much bigger one?

Curious what the HVAC pros here think.

A few weeks ago, our HVAC blower motor failed. The system was installed before we bought the house, and the unit is about 7 years old.

I called Lennox directly and was told the warranty had expired because it was beyond the standard 5-year warranty period. So I assumed I was on the hook for the repair.

I then had multiple contractors come out. The quotes were in the $2,500–$3,500 range to replace the blower assembly.

Then a different contractor came out and said, "Wait, you're in California. This unit should still have a 10-year parts warranty."

He checked, submitted the warranty claim, and sure enough the replacement part was covered. In the end, I paid only about 2 hours of labor and got the blower assembly replaced under warranty.

Now I'm wondering:

- Did the first contractors simply not check the warranty status?

- Is it normal for HVAC companies to quote full replacement cost first and leave warranty verification to the homeowner?

- How did Lennox tell me there was no warranty, while the contractor was able to obtain the part under warranty?

- Have others run into situations where a manufacturer warranty existed but nobody mentioned it?

I'm happy with the outcome, but it left me wondering how many homeowners end up paying thousands of dollars for parts that might actually be covered.

Interested to hear from HVAC techs and contractors on how this normally works.