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Calling home A/C experts-Interior coil replacement
Posted on 9/23/12 at 6:02 pm
Posted on 9/23/12 at 6:02 pm
Inside coil has a leak and the condensing unit outside froze up along with the interior coil. A/C guy says the leak will only get bigger and said they would install an aluminum coil(his reason was that aluminum was better than copper-im not an expert but I disagreed-especially for the price). Quoted $2800 to replace just the coil. This is on a Carrier 5 ton unit.
Is this a fair price?
How much would a new 5 ton system(middle grade) system cost? $5k?
TIA
Is this a fair price?
How much would a new 5 ton system(middle grade) system cost? $5k?
TIA
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Posted on 9/23/12 at 6:37 pm to rattlebucket
Not an a/c guy, know less than nothing about them.
Was told by multiple a/c guys you can't fix al. coils, you can fix cu.
We just got a price to change out a tight 2 1/2 ton gas furnace for around that I think.
I'd get other prices if you have the time.
Was told by multiple a/c guys you can't fix al. coils, you can fix cu.
We just got a price to change out a tight 2 1/2 ton gas furnace for around that I think.
I'd get other prices if you have the time.
Posted on 9/23/12 at 6:41 pm to QuietTiger
Thanks
Posted on 9/23/12 at 9:13 pm to rattlebucket
quote:that is clearly a ripoff.
2800 to replace just the coil.
Not sure how Aluminum is "better" unless it costs less to manufacture. Copper clearly is a better heat conductor.
Posted on 9/23/12 at 9:17 pm to Tigah in the ATL
quote:
Not sure how Aluminum is "better"
Way cheaper than copper. Cu is expensive as frick these days. Aluminum is a good enough heat conductor for the job.
$2800 just to change a coil seems a little excessive.
Posted on 9/23/12 at 9:18 pm to Tigah in the ATL
DO NOT GO WITH THE ALUM COILS!
He is trying to stick it to you. As said before copper can be repaired and I bet yours can be repaired. If it's not rotten I would repair it.
How old is your unit?
He is trying to stick it to you. As said before copper can be repaired and I bet yours can be repaired. If it's not rotten I would repair it.
How old is your unit?
Posted on 9/23/12 at 9:30 pm to rattlebucket
Mine in Alex was around 1400 or so this Spring
Posted on 9/24/12 at 5:04 am to rattlebucket
Formicary corrosion is the reason he is suggesting the aluminum coil. Most companies are doing this. The price is a little high. Should run you around $1500 but not knowing your exact situation....I suggest you get three bids.
Posted on 9/24/12 at 7:39 am to rattlebucket
5 ton A coils cost $400 max. Most are around $300. Look it up online. There's a guy on Craigslist in Hammond selling new coils for like $150.
Labor to swap out and recharge the system shouldn't be any more than $250 and this includes freon ni matter if its R22 or R410A.
Labor to swap out and recharge the system shouldn't be any more than $250 and this includes freon ni matter if its R22 or R410A.
Posted on 9/24/12 at 9:01 am to offshoretrash
The unit is 9 year old. Thanks for all this info.
Posted on 9/24/12 at 9:08 am to rattlebucket
quote:most probably a R22 unit.
The unit is 9 year old.
Posted on 9/24/12 at 9:20 am to meauxjeaux2
Yes, R22. 5yr warranty 
Looks like the newer systems have 10 year warranties.
Looks like the newer systems have 10 year warranties.
Posted on 9/24/12 at 9:39 am to rattlebucket
what area are you in. I can send you a guy who will do it for damn near cost.
Posted on 9/24/12 at 10:02 am to meauxjeaux2
I'm on northshore. I'm ok paying for someone to make a profit if they are licensed and insured. I want to make sure they warranty their work and they are legit. But I'm not gonna get taken either.
This guy just called back and dropped the price $300.
Thanks for all the help.
This guy just called back and dropped the price $300.
Thanks for all the help.
Posted on 9/24/12 at 11:33 am to rattlebucket
The ac guy I use on the northshore is awesome. Very reasonable pricing and does great work. Let me know if you want his number.
Posted on 9/24/12 at 11:38 am to somnambulistic tiger
Rattlebucket@hotmail.com
Thanks
Thanks
Posted on 9/24/12 at 11:53 am to rattlebucket
got it.
Posted on 9/24/12 at 11:53 am to rattlebucket
quote:
I'm ok paying for someone to make a profit if they are licensed and insured. I want to make sure they warranty their work and they are legit. But I'm not gonna get taken either.
This guy just called back and dropped the price $300.
You have a good understanding of business. A coil may cost $400.00 but it is a half day job usually requiring 2 people...they will also replace your safety pan and float switch. Freon 22 has gone through the roof(around $400.00 for 30#)...410A has dropped to around $60.00 for 25#. You add to that a warranty an the general expenses of operating a business and you will see $1500. is proper.
Your HVAC company is playing a very old game of giving you a price in hopes of you taking it...after a couple of days you call back and lower your price...I know of companies that will lower the price 4 times.
Good luck with everything
Posted on 9/24/12 at 12:03 pm to meauxjeaux2
No, I trust ya. but still 275 is quite a rise from the 60 we used to pay for a drum...now that I would call through the roof.
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