Free Second Opinions

C&L offers second opinions on HVAC equipment repair and replacement recommendations. Send us your existing estimate and photos for an initial review.

A big repair or a new system is a real decision. A family-owned company that’s been serving the community since 1973 can give you a straight second look.

Mon–Fri 9–5 · Our phone is answered 24/7.

What we’ll look at

Quotes we can review

  • Repair quotes for boilers, furnaces, heat pumps, central air, ductless and water heaters
  • Replacement quotes for a new heating or cooling system
  • A recommendation to replace when you were hoping for a repair

We repair just about every make of equipment, so we can look at quotes for just about any system.

How it works

  1. Send us the estimateAlong with a few photos of the equipment, the rating plate and the problem area. Email it to clfuel@yahoo.com, call 215-785-6161, or send it through Housecall Pro.
  2. We review itWe look at what was found, what’s being recommended and whether it fits your system.
  3. We give you our takeWe’ll tell you whether the recommended repair or replacement makes sense for your system, and what we would recommend.
  4. If we need more, we may recommend an in-person evaluationIf the estimate and photos aren’t enough for a clear answer, we’ll tell you and may recommend an in-person evaluation.
Ways to send it

Three ways to send your estimate

  • Email it to clfuel@yahoo.com
  • Call 215-785-6161 and we’ll tell you where to send it
  • Housecall Pro send it through our online booking Schedule HVAC Service →

Photos that help

  • The whole unit, from a few steps back
  • The rating plate, the label with the model and serial numbers
  • The part or area the other company pointed out
  • Any error code or blinking light

A second look is most useful before you sign or schedule the work, so send it over as soon as you have it.

What a second opinion is

Good to know

  • The initial review of your estimate and photos is free. If you then want us to do a repair, that’s a regular service call: Need an existing system diagnosed or repaired? Schedule an HVAC service appointment with one of our technicians. Any applicable diagnostic fee will be explained before your service appointment is confirmed.
  • Planning a new system instead? Planning a new heating or cooling system? C&L Fuel Inc. offers free estimates for new equipment installations and replacements. Get a Free Estimate →
  • We’ll give you our honest take, even if it’s that the first quote looks right.

If your system has a safety issue right now, don’t wait for a second opinion:

Smell gas? Leave the house right away and call 911 or your gas utility from outside.

If a CO alarm sounds, get everyone outside and call 911.

Free Second Opinions FAQ

Questions we hear

Is the second opinion free?
The initial review of your estimate and photos is free. If that isn’t enough, we may recommend an in-person evaluation.
What should I send with the quote?
The quote itself, plus clear photos of the equipment, its rating plate and anything the other company pointed out. Email them to clfuel@yahoo.com, call us at 215-785-6161, or send them through Housecall Pro.
Do I have to use C&L for the work afterward?
No. It’s your decision.
Will you tell me if the other quote is fair?
We’ll tell you whether the work recommended makes sense for your system, and what we would recommend. We don’t comment on other companies.

Want a second look?

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