Is $600 to correct a gas fireplace vent installation a fair price?
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I am looking for information on what recourse I have. A company working next to my home severely damaged the wall-mounted vent on my direct vent gas fireplace. They sent an uncertified person to replace it, who installed it incorrectly, causing my fireplace to stop working. I paid $600 to have the vent fixed by the company who did the original install. The company that caused the damage is now refusing to reimburse me the $600, demanding $350 back for the damaged vent they installed. I am tired of dealing with this and was unable to use the fireplace for most of the winter. I am seeking advice on how to get my $600 back and if the TSSA in Ontario can provide leverage due to the uncertified installation.
Quote Details
This quote was for correcting a previously incorrect installation of a gas fireplace vent. The work involved: - Confirming the use of an incorrect vent - Correcting pipe diameters - Removing excess high-temperature silicone used in the previous faulty installation
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Category
HVAC
Price
$600
Quote Date
May 28, 2025
Fuel type
Natural gas
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