About a year ago, our fancy water heater stopped putting out hot water.
Called these guys, signed up for an annual service plan ($650) which seemed pricey but includes investigating and fixing this + annual maintenance.
About one year on, thought "gee, it's been about a year... time for the maintenance check?" and called them to arrange
Their guy came out, poked around and send an invoice for $0 (because it's included in the plan).
One week later the hot water isn't working. Called them. "Sorry we're all booked up, but can send after-hours person at $390 for the 1st hour, $199 for each additional hour if it takes longer than an hour"
Called to ask (a) shouldn't it not break once per year? (b) 1 week after an inspection? (c) cost this much to get service when I'm on the annual plan...right?
"I'm sorry I'm not a tech I can't help you. As I said, our normal service calendar is fully booked. We have plenty of customers who ready to pay the after hours rates. Let us know if you want hot water."
SUMMARY: it seems Cardinal doesn't need your business as they have plenty of demand. Good for them. I'm out.