I just received a bill for repairing my water softener that totaled $510. It included $100 for the trip and diagnosis, plus $410 for a "head rebuild" because some seals needed to be replaced. The technician spent about 2 hours in total, factoring in the time to drive to get the parts and return. I'm wondering if this is a reasonable price or if I might be getting ripped off.
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Looks like you might have agreed to the price without knowing what it would end up costing. Usually, repairs can be a toss-up. Just think about how much a new unit would run you—might have cost about the same! It’s a tough call.
It really varies depending on what you had before. Like, I just got a basic new water softener for about the same price, but if your model is older or more complicated, the repair could make sense. You might’ve been better off just buying a new one instead of paying that bill.
Honestly, $510 isn't the greatest price, but it’s also not the worst. It really depends on a few factors, like where you live and the model of your softener. Some people might say it’s on the higher end, but considering the service provided, it might be kind of fair.