Can I sew my HVAC contractor for replacing my Heat/pump condensor with a straight A/C condensor. He was supposed to be fixing AC

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Out Heat pump condensor died in June. HVAC guy came to fix it. He fixed the AC buy replacing my heat pump with straight AC condensor. He never told us that is what he was doing. When it got cold we tried to put on our heat and the outside condenson would freeze up. My wife called another HVAC guy who came out and told her that we jave a heat pump system but someone replaced our heat pump with straight AC. This is when we found out about that. I asked him if the 1st guy should have known. He said the guy would know instantly. I called the first HVAC guy and he tried to say he notified us of that, which he didn't. I told him, "Why would I agree to you replacing my heat pump with straight AC knowing I would have to replace it again with another heat pump in 4months to get heat in the buildin

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John M McCormickBusiness AttorneyChesapeake, VA ·
If the HVAC Company will not agree to fix the problem, you may have grounds to file a lawsuit. I would contact an attorney to review any contracts, paperwork, etc., and evaluate the strength of your potential lawsuit. At that point, you can determine whether you think you can handle it alone or need the help of an attorney.
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Jed R PrestConstruction / Development LawyerOrlando, FL ·
You will need to review you repair contract. I would contact the HVAC company and discuss the matter with them. I would review with an attorney prior to that discussion.
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Darren Hart ·
Mr. McCormick has it right. You likely entered into a verbal or written contract with the contractor. Your documents will likely govern the relationship but verbal agreements may control as well. You would need to examine what you paid for, the work that was said to be done, and the work you received. You may also want to examine the price of a heat pump versus the price paid for an AC condenser. Overall, you have a situation that will turn on the documents and detailed facts. You may want to examine the Virginia Consumer Protection Act as well if a residential home and not commercial property. Most likely, depending upon amounts, you would need to seek relief in the General District Court and/or Small Claims Court, should you qualify and so choose. Accordingly, I would recommend that you seek counsel for a review of the matter.
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