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New central air unit pricing estimate
Posted on 6/24/24 at 3:55 pm
Posted on 6/24/24 at 3:55 pm
Mine is from 2002 he’s saying I will need a new one , 2000 sq ft ranch it’s in my attached garage attic, I just have the pull down steps to get up there.
Coming back to give estimate tomorrow anyone give me a ballpark what I should expect, my drip pan was overflowing this weekend, I thought the drain got clogged he’s saying it froze up, pan currently has 1/4 water and unit has a new filler now… I never changed it in 10 years I didn’t know
Coming back to give estimate tomorrow anyone give me a ballpark what I should expect, my drip pan was overflowing this weekend, I thought the drain got clogged he’s saying it froze up, pan currently has 1/4 water and unit has a new filler now… I never changed it in 10 years I didn’t know
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Posted on 6/24/24 at 4:02 pm to CuyahogaTigerJr
What's wrong with the one you have now?
Clogged AC filter will cause a coil to freeze.
Clogged AC filter will cause a coil to freeze.
Posted on 6/24/24 at 4:08 pm to CuyahogaTigerJr
4 ton $5-9k is my guess. Even $6k for a basic unit would probably be a steal this time of year but anything over 8, you better be getting a heat pump, variable speed or something fancy. Just my guess.
Posted on 6/24/24 at 4:11 pm to ItzMe1972
I just now replaced the filter, I’ve never seen one this bad, there’s a hole in it, I can only imagine the damage I did not replacing it, I honestly didn’t know, first home rented all my life… I change my furnace filter every 3 months, it’s the same size 16x20x1 so I had a spare
This post was edited on 6/24/24 at 4:43 pm
Posted on 6/24/24 at 4:18 pm to CuyahogaTigerJr
So why do they want to replace it?
Posted on 6/24/24 at 4:30 pm to ItzMe1972
Coming back tomorrow to give estimate on a whole new one I guess …says it’s low on Freon
and can’t re fill , it’s a 2002
and can’t re fill , it’s a 2002
Posted on 6/24/24 at 4:49 pm to CuyahogaTigerJr
What did he say was the problem? Leaking evaporator coil? 20 + year old unit, R-22, is probably at the end of its life. Certainly a clogged filter can cause a unit to freeze up as well as low refrigerant (which means a leak in the system) or a poorly functioning air handler-furnace blower motor.
I think today HVAC companies see an old R-22 system, they just want to replace it, even if a cost-effective repair might be warranted. The HVAC company I used for years told me once their supply of R-22 in their warehouse was exhausted they just weren’t going to work on R-22 units anymore.
Feb 2023 I paid $13K for a changeout - a 4-ton single stage Trane. I got 4 bids, all small or med size reputable companies, all 4 bids were within $1K of each other. 2 bids were for Trane products, 2 were Carrier products. Baton Rouge. I gather prices for HVAC changeouts in BR seem higher than other locations - why, I don’t know.
I think today HVAC companies see an old R-22 system, they just want to replace it, even if a cost-effective repair might be warranted. The HVAC company I used for years told me once their supply of R-22 in their warehouse was exhausted they just weren’t going to work on R-22 units anymore.
Feb 2023 I paid $13K for a changeout - a 4-ton single stage Trane. I got 4 bids, all small or med size reputable companies, all 4 bids were within $1K of each other. 2 bids were for Trane products, 2 were Carrier products. Baton Rouge. I gather prices for HVAC changeouts in BR seem higher than other locations - why, I don’t know.
Posted on 6/24/24 at 5:26 pm to Dallaswho
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4 ton $5-9k is my guess.
Try 10-14k
Posted on 6/24/24 at 5:34 pm to CrawDude
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Feb 2023 I paid $13K for a changeout - a 4-ton single stage Trane
I got 3x units for less than that four years ago in DFW. The cost of units has gone up since then but only by a few hundred each. It was also during winter.
Posted on 6/24/24 at 5:38 pm to CrawDude
Just said leaking wife was home … wants to change it all out… we’re not doing it , still working fine I’ll keep an eye on it … pretty pissed, they told me they had r12 or r22 whatever I have but now don’t & what to do it all.
Posted on 6/24/24 at 5:41 pm to CuyahogaTigerJr
I just had a new Trane 3-ton R410 condenser and coil installed. Paid $5,000 cash.
Posted on 6/24/24 at 5:58 pm to Clames
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I just had a new Trane 3-ton R410 condenser and coil installed. Paid $5,000 cash.
That’s super fair this time of year. I think those guys just have to make their money when the getting is good. I wouldn’t have skipped the furnace but that’s just because mine were falling apart when I swapped and I was a little nervous about my DIY work and parts selection. Cheapest Amazon gas valve, why not?
Posted on 6/24/24 at 6:16 pm to CuyahogaTigerJr
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leaking wife was home
what is she leaking??
Posted on 6/24/24 at 6:55 pm to CuyahogaTigerJr
Earlier this year I got a quote for a 3 1/2 ton electric and a new air handling unit for $14900
Posted on 6/24/24 at 8:17 pm to CuyahogaTigerJr
Step one based on having never changing the filter: clean the evaporator.
Posted on 6/24/24 at 9:59 pm to CuyahogaTigerJr
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Just said leaking wife was home … wants to change it all out… we’re not doing it , still working fine I’ll keep an eye on it … pretty pissed, they told me they had r12 or r22 whatever I have but now don’t & what to do it all.
Well if it’s working fine, and has a slow evaporator coil leak requiring 1 to 3 lbs of R-22 to get it with specs that may easily get you through the remainder of the cooling season. In meantime, get quotes and you’ll know what you dealing when you have to replace it - that day will come eventually.
Now you know about changing the filter, do that regularly, and wash down the dirt on the outdoor condensing coil which will help. Don’t use a high MERV pleated filter if it’s a 1 inch thick filter - try using a cheap MERV 4 spun fiberglass filter & change it monthly during the cooling season.
Posted on 6/25/24 at 7:11 am to CuyahogaTigerJr
A lot of people are just charging too much, in ascension parish I got 2 5 ton units changed out late last year, American standard , one with electric heat strips cost me 8K, the second was everything except the gas furnace as it was fine for just over $7K
Posted on 6/25/24 at 11:55 am to CuyahogaTigerJr
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Coming back tomorrow to give estimate on a whole new one I guess …says it’s low on Freon
and can’t re fill , it’s a 2002
I would find out why he cant refill and get someone else to look at it. He's probably full of shite and just trying to sell you a whole new unit.
Posted on 6/25/24 at 12:01 pm to Tyga Woods
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what is she leaking??
Money if she's anything like most wives.
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