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JMuff114

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HVAC Gurus - Could use your help!


Just had a tech come out who took a look at our system (which wasn't cooling right) and saw that our evaporating coils are leaking refrigerant. Gave us two options:

1) Replace the coils (~$2000)
2) Replace the entire AC system (~$4000-4500)

Our system is 9 years old. I have two other groups coming out to perform estimates as well.

I know NOTHING about HVAC work, so if anyone else has experience with this and can offer advice (even if it's just process, not technical advice) that'd be great.

It's 90+ degrees in DC this coming week...so not the best time for our AC to kick it. Going to need to fix it quick before the wife leaves me! TIA!!

Posted: 06/16/2017 at 5:21PM


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  HVAC Gurus - Could use your help! -- JMuff114 06/16/2017 5:21PM
  Send your wife to the in-laws. ** -- MEHOKIE 06/17/2017 08:37AM
  Check your warranty. Any good repair company will do that. ** -- 48zip 06/17/2017 07:59AM
  My suggestion is to start drinking heavily ** -- hokiegoatzz 06/16/2017 11:44PM
  Indoor unit shouldn't need change out at 9 years -- 133743Hokie 06/16/2017 10:21PM
  I was in the exact same situation about five years ago -- Tafkam Hokie 06/16/2017 10:08PM
  Depends on the age of tbe system. -- MEHOKIE 06/17/2017 08:39AM
  In my experience, not really. -- Tafkam Hokie 06/17/2017 11:29AM
  Look at the capacitor, that is a quick check and fix.... -- kjhokie 06/16/2017 9:24PM
  I can fix it. My Dad is a television repairman.... -- chumley 06/16/2017 8:47PM
  I would replace..replaced mine for $3300 but I am in Charlotte -- capitals1 06/16/2017 8:30PM
  If it is that new, it should last longer -- Tombo 06/16/2017 7:44PM
  Most condensing units last about 10 years ** -- 133743Hokie 06/16/2017 10:22PM
  That's what the manufacturer tells you -- Tombo 06/16/2017 10:48PM
  Nope ** -- 133743Hokie 06/17/2017 11:07PM
  How long do you plan to be in the house? If only 9 years old, -- Hokie360 06/16/2017 5:38PM

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