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nrtiger
LSU Fan
Paradise
Member since Nov 2003
1331 posts

A/C Evaporator Coil Replacement

Is this good pricing or should I shop around?

Evaporator Coil Replacement

Installation Includes:
-Removal and disposal of existing equipment
-Any ductwork retrofitting necessary for new coil
-New condensate sheet metal pan and float switch
-Evacuation of refrigerant system to 500 microns
$5500


Geauxld Finger
LSU Fan
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2005
31376 posts

re: A/C Evaporator Coil Replacement
That’s about right I believe


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AutoYes_Clown
USA Fan
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Oct 2012
5112 posts

re: A/C Evaporator Coil Replacement
I recently had this done. Its in the ballpark. You didnt mention brand and its warranty.

Couple additional things to think about while in there: Replace support shelf and replace PVC drain line. Those two are fairly simple while everything is out of the way. Also something that really helped was spending more time/money on sealing everything above and beyond simple duct retrofit.


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bapple
LSU Fan
Capital City
Member since Oct 2010
11807 posts

re: A/C Evaporator Coil Replacement
That's a fair price, especially today with inflation and whatnot. I got a Rheem 3 ton furnace and coil for $4000 cash back in 2021 but my contact also does the HVAC work on the side and not full time so I think I got a good deal. So $5000-$5500ish sounds reasonable. You also didn't mention tonnage.

Also, be sure they use the proper type-B ducting for the vent on the furnace if it's gas. I think most HVAC companies would know this but you never know.

EDIT: Good thing you're doing this now before the 2025 refrigerant change. That would make it considerably more expensive and would require a new compressor unit as well.
This post was edited on 9/5 at 10:06 pm


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CrawDude
LSU Fan
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2019
5103 posts

re: A/C Evaporator Coil Replacement
Is that replacement of just the evaporator coil or the entire air handler/furnace with the evap coil? If the former, it sounds pretty high; if the later, then it might be in ball park. I’d get at least 1 or 2 more quotes.

PS - this a R410a or R22 system?


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Hamma1122
Member since Sep 2016
19079 posts

re: A/C Evaporator Coil Replacement
Air handler or furnace or evaporator coil?? Misleading title


Jmcc64
Auburn Fan
alabama
Member since Apr 2021
284 posts

re: A/C Evaporator Coil Replacement
this sounds like more than a simple coil replacement. for comparison, a few yrs ago my high dollar Trane coil and Tx valve was around $1000 for just the parts.


LEASTBAY
Member since Aug 2007
13925 posts

re: A/C Evaporator Coil Replacement
Thinking the same. Why would ducts need to be retrofitted to change the coil?


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ItzMe1972
Member since Dec 2013
9212 posts

re: A/C Evaporator Coil Replacement
That sounds outrageous to me.

I had a quote last year for $3000 which I thought was real high. The tech explained that the air handler would have to be removed from the closed to swap.

So we went with a new air handler which was $4500-5000.

Get a second quote.
This post was edited on 9/6 at 9:01 am


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tigerfoot
LA-Monroe Fan
Alexandria
Member since Sep 2006
55040 posts

re: A/C Evaporator Coil Replacement
That is way higher than I paid last year. I paid 2200 for a coil replacement.


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ShermanTxTiger
LSU Fan
Broussard, La
Member since Oct 2007
10745 posts

re: A/C Evaporator Coil Replacement
I had one replaced in 2021 and it was under warranty. Cost.... $1500 for the refrigerant and labor per Goodman.

The unit was 3 years old. Still chaps my arse. I sold that house and built one with Lennox systems.

$5500 for a unit not named Goodman and not under warranty sounds about right.


Jon A thon
Houston Astros Fan
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re: A/C Evaporator Coil Replacement
I got lucky and had it done at cost ($1200) in July for a 4 ton evaporator coil. Friend of a friend helped us out. When his crew had me sign off, they were shocked at the price since they weren't aware of the deal made prior. They told me that'd typically be a ~$3000 install. Don't think it required much ductwork or sheet metal work if any at all.


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TheWiz
LSU Fan
Third World, LA
Member since Aug 2007
11572 posts

re: A/C Evaporator Coil Replacement
I have a one month old quote from a Metairie AC company for $3,992.88. Just evaporator coils + refrigerant.


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tigerfoot
LA-Monroe Fan
Alexandria
Member since Sep 2006
55040 posts

re: A/C Evaporator Coil Replacement
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I had one replaced in 2021 and it was under warranty. Cost.... $1500 for the refrigerant and labor per Goodman.

I have two units, both 6 years old. I replaced a coil on one last year. I have been out of a/c on a second unit for going on two weeks waiting on a valve. After failed attempts with the wrong part, the tech showed up today with the correct part. Turns out the coil was a different coil with a different serial number....looking like that coil had been replaced prior to me purchasing the house.

It is amazing how much bull crap I have had with these two relatively new units. And the coil was not under warranty because the installer never registered it. I dont know enough to know if I am getting the run around or not.


The Mick
LSU Fan
Member since Oct 2010
42650 posts

re: A/C Evaporator Coil Replacement
That's quite high imo.


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Spankum
LSU Fan
Miss-sippi
Member since Jan 2007
55383 posts

re: A/C Evaporator Coil Replacement
If you are talking about replacing the whole interior evaporator unit (coil, fan, heat exchanger, etc.) that sounds reasonable depending on size, brand, and accessibility.

If you have a leaking coil and are talking about simply replacing the coil within the evaporator unit, then that sounds a little high to me.


Arkapigdiesel
Atlanta Braves Fan
Arkansas
Member since Jun 2009
12094 posts

re: A/C Evaporator Coil Replacement
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this sounds like more than a simple coil replacement

No shite. I had my A/C unit recharged earlier in the summer, but the HVAC guy sniffed my evaporator coil and confirmed it's leaking around a few of the u bends. He said to replace the coil and recharge would be right at $1000.


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massiveattack
North Carolina Fan
CharLIT/Chapel Chill
Member since Oct 2010
11535 posts

re: A/C Evaporator Coil Replacement
I just got it done this week for $3K

Didn't need new pan or float switch.

Your quote seems high.
This post was edited on 9/6 at 10:13 pm


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Quatrepot
LSU Fan
Member since Jun 2023
3471 posts

re: A/C Evaporator Coil Replacement
quote:

If you are talking about replacing the whole interior evaporator unit (coil, fan, heat exchanger, etc.) that sounds reasonable depending on size, brand, and accessibility.

If you have a leaking coil and are talking about simply replacing the coil within the evaporator unit, then that sounds a little high to me.

What he said.


I just had my reap coil and air handler replaced for 6K. It was going to be 4K for just evap coil (it was leaking).


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ShermanTxTiger
LSU Fan
Broussard, La
Member since Oct 2007
10745 posts

re: A/C Evaporator Coil Replacement
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It is amazing how much bull crap I have had with these two relatively new units. And the coil was not under warranty because the installer never registered it. I dont know enough to know if I am getting the run around or not.


I am not sure how this all works. The units have the manufacture date stamped on the equipment. Why does it need to be registered? The Lennox installer did have to register my new system. It was very important evidently.


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