Tipping the Chimney sweep?

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arctickat

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Oct 6, 2008
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Fairbanks, ak
Live in a small town. A very small cold town. Purchased a Blaze King princess (2400.) and an install (700) plus and Excell chimney system from the local dealer. Oh and then the hearth (400). After 4 months of burning asked the same store to clean the chimney.
After a morning install they arrived and did the sweep. They had to replace the Excell black pipe cause it would'nt slip. Charged (135) for the sweep which I paid gladly..but they performed the work at -45F. Didn't tip..was that bad form?
 
I've been to Fairbanks in the winter a few times working. Wages & prices are very $$$ in Alaska and $135 for a sweep is dirt cheep. I'd through some $$ at them for that kind of weather.
 
Maybe they were tipping you, since you have been a reliable loyal customer. Iam wondering what condition your chimney was in after 4 months. Was it just for peice of mind? By the way we are having the same cold snap and have had to do a couple of jobs outside and no-one has tipped me yet. :down: Cheers. N of 60
 
atvdave said:
Wages & prices are very $$$ in Alaska and $135 for a sweep is dirt cheep. I'd through some $$ at them for that kind of weather.
I agree on both counts.
 
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