WOW, had an issue with out electric under the counter mini water heater, it failed after 10 years. 10/14 Called our home warranty company, they assigned City Plumbing, tech cam out to inspect, stated he needed authorization from warranty company. Called Warranty company after 4 days, they stated City never processed a diagnostic evaluation report. Called City, they stated they were waiting for the warranty company.
Called City 10/20, stated they were still waiting. Called the warranty 10/20 they stated they would cover the heater but, City was going to charge me an out of pocket expense modifications to install a heater drain pan, which already exists, a drain pan drain, which already exists, and a tank overflow drain, which already exists, all to the tune of 1300.00 dollars.
Called City again asked why the delay and the modification charges. They first stated that the heater was actually a horse trailer heater which it isn't, it's a Home Mini Water Heater. Then I asked what modifications are they insisting needed to be done? He stated the heater needed all the drains leading out of the house to be installed. Told him they are pre-existing so what is the delay? Then he stated that the warranty company is probablly looking for a replacement heater and they will ship it to them.
Called the warranty company, relayed the info I was givien. They stated City Plumbing is the one stating the modifications needed and no, they don't supply the contracting business with parts.
All in all, I can deal with a warranty company making sure the work being done is warranted. I can not deal with an establishment that flat out lies to a client and tries to charge an exorbitant amount of money to make unnecessary modifications especailly, ones that are pre-existing and was installed by a licensed contractor when our kitchen was remodeled.
I can not and will not reccomed City Plumbing in fact, I caution you when contacting an establishment that flat out lies to a potential customer. I consider this to be highly unethical and have requested the warranty company use a different contractor for my home.