$7500 + $975 tax + $450 Energy Audit - $1350 gov't rebate = $7575 (not including warranty). AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH
But last night we met with the boiler guy who happens to be a good friend's brother, and he was at least able to swing us a bit of a deal - so now our official quote is:
$7400 (includes tax AND 10yr warranty) + $450 Energy Audit - $1350 gov't rebate = $6500
$7400 (includes tax AND 10yr warranty) + $450 Energy Audit - $1350 gov't rebate = $6500
That's a little better. Thank GOD (or - thank ADAM... that's the boiler guy.)
Let's hope that Deaner get's a decent tax refund this year (me too I guess, although I never get a decent one, EVER.) --- and if anyone feels the need to help, donations will be greatly appreciated! :o) hahaha
So after much thought, I have come to the conclusion that having to put $6500 on our line of credit (therefore maxxing out our line of credit) for an unforseen boiler purchase is not ALL bad... I mean, it's not like I crashed the car and we need to buy a new vehicle. THAT would be a stupid waste of money. The boiler is actually an investment. Obviously it will increase the value of our house, not to mention save us a bit on utility bills (including water heater rental - because the boiler has a built in water heater) AND it's much much safer than our existing boiler, which is 40 years old (life expectancy: 20 years) and is missing a low-water shutoff valve (which means if there's a water leak, the boiler won't shut off and will run dry and explode) --- so I mean, let's look at the bright side of things... right?
I still don't feel much better about it though. I think another funny bird picture will cheer me up. Ohhhh funny bird pictures...
Let's hope that Deaner get's a decent tax refund this year (me too I guess, although I never get a decent one, EVER.) --- and if anyone feels the need to help, donations will be greatly appreciated! :o) hahaha
So after much thought, I have come to the conclusion that having to put $6500 on our line of credit (therefore maxxing out our line of credit) for an unforseen boiler purchase is not ALL bad... I mean, it's not like I crashed the car and we need to buy a new vehicle. THAT would be a stupid waste of money. The boiler is actually an investment. Obviously it will increase the value of our house, not to mention save us a bit on utility bills (including water heater rental - because the boiler has a built in water heater) AND it's much much safer than our existing boiler, which is 40 years old (life expectancy: 20 years) and is missing a low-water shutoff valve (which means if there's a water leak, the boiler won't shut off and will run dry and explode) --- so I mean, let's look at the bright side of things... right?
I still don't feel much better about it though. I think another funny bird picture will cheer me up. Ohhhh funny bird pictures...
He's so cute!!! No - SHE'S so cute!!! Look at those eyelashes and the pink eyeshadow, that's definitely a girl bird. Or a cross-dressing male. No, it's a girl. I can tell by her "I'm looking down my beak at you because you're an inferior being" look.
OH FOR FUCKS SAKES - I JUST SPILLED MY TEA ALL OVER MYSELF!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALLLLLL OVER MYSELF!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just reading this... I forgot to use Deaner's code name! OH NO!!! It should be Beaner!!! Fail.
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