This is not an LGBTQ friendly business. As others have mentioned, I'm concerned for the safety of Daniel Escobar's customers.
My partner and I recently hired Daniel Escobar for a complete A/C replacement. We paid ~ $10,000 for brand new A/C and Heater, after all add ons.
Timeline:
July 19, 2022 - Installed A/C and heating unit.
July 29, 2022 - Got A/C fully working to where there was A/C flowing to the downstairs .
September 9, 2022 - A/C completely stopped working, condenser unit not working, no A/C flowing. Troubleshooted thermostats and condenser with no resolve. Emailed, texted and called, multiple times, Daniel Escobar, with no response (to date have not heard from Daniel Escobar).
Observations by third party (see pictures):
The return plenum, and filter box are undersized for the unit, and not properly connected.
The furnace has been bent in when it was being installed, and it looks like the heating case isn't properly sealed anymore, and was taped up.
Multiple sections of low voltage wiring is just the inner wiring with the colored insulation around the copper. The outer shell, and other wires aren't present.
The proper fuse has been removed, and a 5amp popper has been placed in the unit. The system calls for a 3amp fuse. System may have a low voltage short.
Screws are missing from the condenser, and furnace doors.
The plug in the condenser isn't the correct plug for the board, it was from the indoor unit.
The txv is over feeding refrigerant causing the system to not function correctly.
The secondary drain line is open, and should be capped off.
Due to some of the issues found it's possible a proper vacuum wasn't pulled on the system. Without a proper vacuum non condensables could be within the system. This could cause damage to the system.
Cost to repair: ~ $1,700 (does not include cost for damage discovered during repairs - pending). Warned that if the brand new Furnace is irreparable due to damage caused by Daniel Escobar, it will cost around $5,000-$6,000 to replace.
Request:
Once the third party has completed the initial repairs from damage caused by Daniel Escobar's negligence during instal, we will send Daniel Escobar the invoice to reimburse us for the damage he caused to our brand new system during his negligent instal. If other issues are found, like the furnace being damaged beyond repair, request that Daniel Escobar reimburse us the cost for him damaging our brand new equipment during his negligent instal. We are not asking for the labor we paid him to damage our brand new equipment during the negligent instal.
We love supporting small businesses, but in this case we were taken advantage of and flat-out robbed. We have given Daniel Escobar ample time to reply to us and discuss this issue, but Daniel Escobar has chosen to ignore our pleas. At this point, there is no trust or confidence and we just want reimbursement for the negligent damage caused during instal.
Due to supply shortages (txv not available), we don't have a date when the repairs can be made so that we have A/C again, estimate is 2 to 6 weeks. read more