HVAC Drip Pan Replacement Cost

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And i'm assuming that the $1,100 included the removal and installation of the new pan? what about the drain line and float switch? Does the cost include those as new or re-installed of existing?

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My wife was at home when they came, so I don't know what he told her verbally, but the written quote just says removal of old and installation of new drip pan. It does not mention the drain line or float switch.

If you are referring to the secondary drip pan that sits under the cased evaporator coil that would seem excessive, unless there is some other work required not mentioned.

Now, if they are referring to the primary drip pan that sits underneath the evaporator coil inside the cased coil “box” (you can’t see that unless the cover to the evaporator coil is removed) I could potentially see that being $1K as I believe the evap coil needs to be removed first to replace it.

Regardless, I would pay for a second opinion.

How old is this system?

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Ive never seen a metal drip pan on an evaporator coil. They are usually plastic, unless his is ancient.

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That was my thought - it’s why I asked how old the unit was. I don’t think it would take more than 1/2 hr to replace my secondary drip pan. Even at 2 hr minimum charge, $50-100 for pan, don’t see how $1K could be justified.

Well the consensus is that I'm getting raped with the $1,100 quote, so the follow up question - any recommendations on a cheaper HVAC company in Baton Rouge that can do the work?

And in answer to some prior questions - HVAC unit is 10 years old and it's the metal drip pan under the unit in the attic.

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HVAC Drip Pan Replacement Cost

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is it the drip pan attached to the coil or the big one sitting under the whole unit?

drip pans under whole unit are cheap $30-$50 for a small pan or $100-$150 for the big 5ft pans, but in most cases the big pans require the entire unit must be moved out of the way to do it

the ones that are inside with the coil, require removing freon and cutting the tubing and taking everything apart to replace them.

I had this issue when selling a condo and the price was really high due to the cramped location of the unit. We were able to get them to agree for me to wire brush the rust and spray the entire pan with flex seal type of spray. Cost me maybe $20 and about 1 hr of work.

I did this myself easily with a plastic one from Amazon. Used rather straps to lift AC up a bit with an anchor above. Slid old one out and new one in. Plumbed the drain with PVC. Cost under $100 and not much time.

That is outrageous!! Call Matty Ott, he is my AC guy and you wont regret it. 504-913-3688

Seems like you could paint the entire inside with some type of rubber sealant.