Plumbing & Gas Pty Ltd
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Avoid like the plague!
The only reason I give Metropolitan a 1 star rating is because I can't give 0 stars. I called Metropolitan out to service our aircon and identify a fault. The guy came out, cleaned the aircon and then ran some tests. The cost - just over $2,000! Based on my later research, an honest company would have charged no more than $500 to $750 tops! So, yes, I'm a mug for not checking them out, but that doesn't change the fact that they ripped me off. After servicing the aircon, the technician announced that the aircon was stuffed and would need to be replaced - which would cost us $25,000! By this stage I was smelling a rat and I said no thanks. When I had another company come out and I told them the story they groaned and said "Let me guess who that was..." They quoted $10,000 max to replace the aircon. Avoid this company like the plague, they're crooks. Don't believe me? Check out the reviews on Reddit and other sites and watch their multiple appearances on A Current Affair (you can watch them on YouTube). Also, be warned there are dozens of companies owned by the same guy who runs Metropolitan Plumbing. Google it and you can get a list. Obviously, stay away from these companies too. Metropolitan are (or were) involved with Jim's Plumbing, so avoid old mate Jimbo too if he thinks this sort of business is OK. This is a terrible company. If I'd done my homework, I would have saved myself a lot of cash and a lot of regret. I'm posting this review to help save you from getting ripped off. I hardly ever write reviews, but I wrote this to warn you and other people. Don't be surprised if you see this review on other sites because I plan on spreading my story far and wide. A final point: One thing you may notice on review sites is a mix of 5 star reviews for Metropolitan Plumbing with short, enthusiastic comments and lots of 1 star reviews with detailed comments telling you why you should stay away. Does it seem odd to you that there's such a difference? Could it be that Metropolitan are paying for 5 star reviews? I don't know. What do you think?