Plumber, Furnace, and Chimney recommendations in Rochester, NY?

[Bryan W.]

Hi Rochester investors,

I closed on my first duplex at the end of December and need to have some maintenance work done. Who could you recommend for the following jobs?

1. Furnace: the property has two old (20+ years) gas furnaces that I'd like to have tuned up, cleaned, filters changed, etc. I got one quote over the phone for $99/furnace. Does this sound like a good price, and do you have anyone to recommend? I would like to find someone who is truly interested in keeping the old furnaces running, and won't try to use the tuneup service as a way to sell me two new furnaces.

2. Plumber: one of the tenants reported that from time to time over the past 4 years, the laundry tub and washing machine drain will back up with sewage and flood her side of the basement. I'm looking for a plumber who can diagnose and fix the problem before it happens again and it becomes an emergency.

3. Chimney: related to the furnaces, the chimney needs a flue liner, and some bricks replaced and a rain cover installed on the crown.

Also, are landlords ever eligible for the RG&E rebates on installing or tuning up furnaces, or can we pass the savings on to tenants (http://www.rge.com/MediaLibrary/2/5/Content%20Mana...)? I'd be happy to let the tenants get the savings on their next bill if I can't get the rebates myself.

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer!

-bryan