Is $1,800 to install a UV light system to kill mold in the unit a fair price?
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I had a new unit, furnace, and ducts installed less than 2 years ago. The company that installed it provides free summer/winter checks. During a summer check, the technician showed me pictures of a small amount of mold on the inside of the blower in the hallway. He said it would get worse unless a UV light was installed to kill the mold, as it grows in cold, dark, and damp conditions. I questioned why the company didn't install a UV light initially, and he explained it was an add-on. I am questioning if this is a standard installation or if I am being overcharged. I did not go with the UV light, and the quote price is valid for 3 months.
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This quote is for the installation of a UV light system. The system is proposed to kill mold found on the inside of the blower in the hallway unit. The technician stated that the mold would worsen without the installation of this system.
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