How long do you plan to be in the house? If only 9 years old,

it seems your existing system should have a few years of life left, so I would lean towards repair. But even before that, I'd want to understand how bad the leak is. You can recharge it several times for $2000. Getting other estimates sounds like a good idea.

In response to this post by JMuff114

Posted: 06/16/2017 at 5:38PM

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

Probably another 3ish years. It uses the newest refrigerant (R404A) ** -- JMuff114 06/16/2017 5:51PM

Apparently/allegedly...unless the system uses the latest refrigerant -- JoesterVT 06/16/2017 5:40PM

How long do you plan to be in the house? If only 9 years old,

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