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All warranty companys have what is called a "Cash Out" . Call them and ask about it . Basically they set a cash value for each type of repair / replacement, you can have a check for that amount (minus what is to be paid to the guy you already had out there) and then find a quality company to perform the work. You do not have to use their contractors. Call and ask for the cash out.


My experience came from an airconditioner that went out and needed to be replaced. They were going to replace it with a piece of junk, undersized unit because that is what was on the house when I bought it . I heard about the cash out and took it . took the cash , added some to it and got a nice unit.

The rub comes in the fact that they will deduct a fee for the nut case that came out and destroyed your filter.