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The people you depend on to keep you cool in the dog days of summer are HVAC companies. But are some air conditioning repair men actually taking advantage of you. Recently we went undercover to find out what’s really going on.

When your air conditioner breaks,it’s an emergency. No one likes to be excessively hot not to mention the effect the heat has on air quality which makes it difficult for those with breathing problems. So,when it breaks,you call the AC Company of course trusting them to come and fix the problem at a fair price,but… are they really providing you the best solution at the best price? We’ve found that some companies are blowing you hot air when they hand you that big bill.

We called in a few companies to cool our house down. But when these AC repairmen show up we found that many of them were either being dishonest or all together incompetent. One after the other tried charging us big money for repairs that other experts say we didn’t need. We set up our test of these companies right smack in the middle of a heat wave.

First we rented a house inDelawareand had 3 AC experts inspect our system from top to bottom. --- All 3 reported that the AC system was in great to very good condition. Then we brought in another expert to set up a common and easy to fix problem with the system. He set up a simple broken wire that shuts the unit down. He said he would charge less than $200 to fix it. We found that other technicians tell us that you need other work done to fix this problem. This begs us to ask,”Are you either being incompetent or are you just simply being dishonest”?

Once we set up the easy to fix problem,we called in six separate AC companies to come out and fix the problem. The first contractor finds our broken wire but instead of fixing it he wants to charge us for an expensive part. The part he wants to charge us for is called a capacitor. He wants to charge $395 to replace a part that we originally had inspected and found it had absolutely no problems. We called him out on this assessment and he left in a huff declining to comment or return our calls.

The next guy finds and fixes our broken wire rather quickly. But,instead of leaving it at that,he recommends we replace an expensive part saying that the unit is leaking combustible fluid. He claims it needs to be fixed today in order to fix the problem. The cost,$692! The part he claimed was leaking simply displayed harmless rust.

The 3^rdcompany tries to charge us for several expensive parts totally $850! The 4^thcompany claimed we needed new parts as well,including one that didn’t even exist in the system. The price for his repair… $950! At least this company ended up firing that technician for his dishonesty. The 5^thand 6^thcompanies did the same thing with trying to charge us for unnecessary repairs and parts.

In the end,6 out of 6 companies tried to charge us for parts and repairs we did not need. Honestly,we did not expect to see this level of dishonesty or incompetence from so many HVAC contractors in the area.

Experts say that you should get your unit serviced every year so it doesn’t break in the middle of a heat wave but even if it does of course despite what we found there are actually very honest A/C companies out there. To make it easy to find one in Delaware at least,we recommend you start with-.

If you live in the suburbs of Chicago,specifically Arlington Heights,and are a fan of carefully crafted microbrews of all types,you’re going to want to pay attention to what is happening in the village right now with a hopeful brewing company. Arlington Beer Company,a brewery that has been in talks with the city since back in 2014,is hoping to open their microbrewery with a new set of proposed plans released earlier this month.

Hoping to open the brewery near serviced apartment rentals and other businesses,Arlington Beer Company thinks the location will be great for residents and tourists alike. The company recently changed the proposed plans in hopes of getting the city more on board than they were before,and now city officials will be taking a look at the plans and getting feedback.

“Specifically,size of the retail sales portion has increased significantly,and the petitioner is now proposing to use the exterior of the site for additional consumption of beer,” wrote Sam Hubbard,a development planner for the village of Arlington Heights,in a memo.

Officials are seeking information from the village board on whether or not the proposed changes follow liquor laws. The building,if opened as planned,would be two stories and would be about 2,800 square feet. Additionally,the company would like to open an outdoor patio like many bars in Downtown Chicago do to capitalize on the warm Chicago summer traffic.

While many people are excited about the project for various reasons,many Arlington Heights Village officials are nervous that the revised proposal is “too intense for the property and area,and may impact future redevelopment of the vicinity.”

Whether or not if you like beer,a brewery of this size will absolutely effect anyone that lives in the area so be sure to let your voice be heard if you have an opinion on this project.

There are a lot of different ways that you can show that you are a fan of your favorite sports teams. From jerseys,to collectables,to even tattoos,fans have shown their appreciation for the teams that they love in a variety of ways. Perhaps no other thing proves your fandom than having some exclusive memorabilia from your team or its players. Owning a piece of -history can be invaluable to someone who cherishes it,and a lot of people will go to great lengths just to get it. Maybe you have a signed baseball,a game used hockey stick,the gloves from your favorite wide receiver,or even a signed pair of shoes from your favorite basketball player. No matter what it is,you want to display it proudly,and let the world know exactly what it means to you.

Securing Your Items

In times past,it was difficult to make sure that memorabilia was stored in a way that kept its integrity. It’s no secret that things can deteriorate over time,especially if it isn’t cared for. Now,people have display cases,or sometimes entire rooms,dedicated to displaying memorabilia. It’s important to understand how lighting,dust,and excessive handling can compromise the integrity of your items. We all remember the scene in the movie The Sandlot,where a child decided that a Babe Ruth autographed baseball was ok to play with. Make sure to avoid these circumstances and have your prized possession secured properly.

Lighting and Dust

It doesn’t matter if you have a “man-cave” or just a dedicated display case,take the time to make sure that the conditions are right for storage. Have soft lighting around the items,and refrain from direct sunlight. Also,consider plastic casing around your items to prevent dust,and acting as a barrier between the items and people’s hands. The oils and dirt that are on our hands can severely damage fragile items and will cause lettering and fragile materials to deteriorate over time. With a solid casing,you are eliminating these possibilities.

Check Its Authenticity

The last thing you need to worry about,or maybe the first thing depending on how you look at it,is how to make sure that the item you own is authentic. If you got the item directly from the athlete,or the sports organization,then you 100% know that it is legit. If you go through a vendor though,it can be different. Unfortunately,there are a number of people looking to make a quick buck through fake items. Make sure you are getting a certificate of authenticity with your items if you are planning to buy them from a store,or if you have the means,get it appraised yourself. Getting an authentic piece of memorabilia from your favorite team or athlete is amazing,just make sure you are getting the real deal,and are storing it in the best way possible.