Ontario woman signs $12,748 furnace contract after being offered free doorbell

An Ontario woman who says she was offered a free doorbell by a salesperson said she wishes she didn't then sign a 15-year contract for a furnace that will cost her $12,748.

A Brampton, Ont. woman said in October 2021 someone came to her home offering her a free doorbell.

"I said 'No one gives away anything for free. What's the catch?' He said 'No, ma'am there is none, it's really free,'" said Beverly Williamson. 

Williamson said she was told someone would come the next day to install the doorbell, but when they showed up they said they needed to go into her basement.

Once the company representative was downstairs, Williamson said he inspected her furnace and said she could save money if she installed a new one.