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Central unit went out today
Posted on 12/19/22 at 6:04 pm
Posted on 12/19/22 at 6:04 pm
Unit is 15 years old and I have probably averaged $400/yr in maintenance, part changes, and recharging over the last 8 years.
Was quoted $2K to replace the heating element which has badly rusted.
A new unit installed is $8K.
What a Christmas kick in the nuts!
Bonus…it’s going to be in the teens here the next 2 nights!
Was quoted $2K to replace the heating element which has badly rusted.
A new unit installed is $8K.
What a Christmas kick in the nuts!
Bonus…it’s going to be in the teens here the next 2 nights!
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Posted on 12/19/22 at 6:06 pm to Eli Goldfinger
That's the gift that keeps giving all year long.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 6:06 pm to Eli Goldfinger
That sucks. Space heaters in bedrooms with people to hold you over for sure. I’d bite the bullet on the new unit for sure.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 6:08 pm to MrJimBeam
Yeah…going with a new one.
I’m currently running our gas logs with the central fan on. The intake is about 8’ from the “fireplace”.
I’m currently running our gas logs with the central fan on. The intake is about 8’ from the “fireplace”.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 6:09 pm to Eli Goldfinger
Could be worse. Could have crapped out in July. There's only so many clothes you can take off before you are just naked and dying in Hell.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 6:09 pm to Eli Goldfinger
You would have saved money if you replaced it when it went bad 8 years ago. Most companies offer a service contract that doesn’t cost anywhere near that.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 6:10 pm to Displaced
quote:
That's the gift that keeps giving all year long.
I asked the HVAC guy if he could at least put a steering wheel on the new unit to make it seem fun.
My wife is planning to put a bow on it so we can run out to see it Christmas morning.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 6:10 pm to Eli Goldfinger
Does the central fan exhaust it or recirculate the air through the house?
Posted on 12/19/22 at 6:11 pm to Eli Goldfinger
That sucks! Just had to drop 4.5k to replace my sewer line.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 6:12 pm to momentoftruth87
quote:
You would have saved money if you replaced it when it went bad 8 years ago. Most companies offer a service contract that doesn’t cost anywhere near that.
Yeah, I got one of those.
The $14 part is free, under contract. Replacing it is $180.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 6:12 pm to deeprig9
Recirculates
Posted on 12/19/22 at 6:12 pm to Eli Goldfinger
All heat strips are rusted. If you are straight electric heat you might be taken for a ride. Its only the blower and the heat strips (plus contactor, sequencer, and hi temp cutoff). Most 5-15kw heat strips are in the hundreds of dollars range and readily available. And its a 10 minute job.
But its better than freezing your gooch off i guess.
But its better than freezing your gooch off i guess.
This post was edited on 12/19/22 at 6:23 pm
Posted on 12/19/22 at 6:16 pm to deeprig9
I’d be more concerned with a unit going bad after 7 years. Whoever is doing the work 400 at a time is just making bank every year.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 6:18 pm to Eli Goldfinger
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Unit is 15 years old and I have probably averaged $400/yr in maintenance, part changes, and recharging over the last 8 years.
That doesn't sound normal at all. Sounds like you have been having issues for 8yrs but the AC guy was enjoying the regular work.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 6:20 pm to Eli Goldfinger
Need more clarification, is it a gas furnace or an electric heater?
Posted on 12/19/22 at 6:20 pm to Eli Goldfinger
15 years ago they were making turds so might as well get the new unit
Posted on 12/19/22 at 6:38 pm to Gostofkennyrodgerds
It’s gas.
The igniter cant span the gap, so it just clicks for hours.
The igniter cant span the gap, so it just clicks for hours.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 6:41 pm to Eli Goldfinger
Turn the oven on to a low temp, open the door, make pallets on the floor by the oven.
Sleep comfortably.
Sleep comfortably.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 6:45 pm to Eli Goldfinger
Make you a bed of these, baw:
Posted on 12/19/22 at 6:47 pm to Eli Goldfinger
I feel ya bud. No great time for a kick in the nuts, but right before Christmas is just insult to injury.
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