Should i have payed this guy for an estimate?

Question

AC guy came to my house, never told me there would be an estimate fee. He charged me $95 for being at my house for 5 minutes. Then gave me a really high estimate($2000 above other guy). I payed the fee w/o thinking, b/c i just woke up. Can i cancel the check? It's not really about the money, it just makes me mad. Basically what i'm asking is what are my rights here? i live in Louisiana if that matters. Thanks.

Answer 1

they call it a trip fee.yes probably

Answer 2

If you were just purchasing and having installed a new airconditioning system, the technician would have given you a free estimate. You could get several free estimates from different A/C installers.

But, if you had a tech to give an estimate on A/C repair, yes, he can charge a service fee.

Do not stop payment on the check. He can turn it over to a collection agency and it would ruin your credit.

Answer 3

You're supposed to ask when you call him to come if the estimate is free.  It's not his fault you didn't and he did his job.  Why should he be out the money and give you a free service?