Ron that does seem a little high. If one wants to replace the thermocouple as
on a standing pilot light system, a new gas valve will be needed. One can add
an electronic ignition to a system like that and still keep the system intact
for almost no cost at all, and no longer have a standing lighted pilot light.
I had information somewhere that calculated the standing pilot consumed
almost 5 percent of your gas consumption over the course of a year.
There is also an attitude in some service sectors that regardless what is
needed, the estimated cost will be around 500 bucks, and a discount is
available if you sign a service agreement. One way it will cost you the 500,
the other way they will get more than that over a 2 year period, and get you
locked in from calling someone else. ......................bob
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