I bought the house only a year and a half ago and I am sorry to say I did not know the evaporator coils needed to be cleaned. I have only changed the filter regularly. The repairmain quoted me $1,200 to replace the compressor, $650 to clean the evaporator coils and $200 to dispose of the compressor. I live in Texas. Do these figures seem correct? The house has a 7 year old13 Seer system and the repairman basically told me I should just buy a new 15 seer system that would cost me about 6k. Anyone had an experience with this? I am thinking of getting a second opinion.
2007-05-18 03:38:06 · 11 answers · asked by Jane Barleycorn 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Get a two more quotes. The technician is correct is many ways but the cost of cleaning the coils is out of line. The compressor cost is fair and he should haul it away for free.
A 7 year old a/c should last for many more years if properly mainteained. Get a price on having the unit serviced once a year by a licensed HVAC company.
Most good brand name a/c carry a 10 year warranty. Many state that if the outside unit (the compressor) fails in the first 10 years it will be replaced free. That warranty is used by a Texas Company called American Standard. They also make Trane units.
good luck.
2007-05-19 04:18:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds high to me. I have worked a little with AC. Sometimes you can just replace the Compressor and clean both the Evaporator and Condenser Coils.
I never seen a compressor blow because the coils were dirty, it will lose it's cooling capacity. But, I guess anything possible, so, it may have blown, I just never seen it.
Heck, I decided if I ever need to totally replace the Central AC, I just going to buy those small efficient window ACs and make a special hole for them in each room. Then I can close off Bedrooms and have those ACs on a Timer to come on about 15-30 minutes before sleep time.
2007-05-18 03:53:44 · answer #2 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The air blowing is just a fan, not the compressor. Check to see if you have a leak somewhere or if you just need to recharge the system. Also the resonator could be faulty. More than likely it is a leak. First of all you have to know how long it has not cooled down your car. If it has been too long then there would be nothing to do as the lines would have corrosion inside and it would be worthless to pay 1000 - 1500 for an air concitioner that would last maybe 2 months.
2016-05-22 05:41:51 · answer #3 · answered by jacquelyn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The repairman might be right, dirty evaporator coils make the compressor work harder. It's not that different than blocking the radiator on your car. The excess heat will kill the engine.
Do you know anyone who used this repairman before? Is his name on Craig's list? -does he have a good reputation? -has anyone complained about him to the Better Business Bureau?
On the face of it, it doesn't seem bogus but for your own peace of mind which is just as important as the quality of the parts and labor research this further. Yes get that second opinion and third and maybe a fourth.
2007-05-18 03:56:17 · answer #4 · answered by brianjames04 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We just replaced our AC unit Tuesday. It is a 13 SEER, and with an updated humidifier and some new duct work, our cost was 3600.00. (I live in Kansas).
You can always get a second opinion, and I think for that kind of money, I would. I would think that there are specials on now, and so many different brands to research, you could probably get a better deal if you did want to replace it.
2007-05-18 03:44:49 · answer #5 · answered by sncmom2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dirty evaporator coils would make the pump work harder and hotter, the figure for the pump is reasonable, cleaning of the coils should only be $150-$200 and you can dispose of the pump
2007-05-18 03:43:50 · answer #6 · answered by Tutto Bene 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That seems pretty high to me. I know new systems aren't cheap but that seems outrageous. Is this a small company you are working with? They might be charging you a bunch for labor. I tried to find the approximate cost of a new system but you have to get quotes. I would get a few quotes though and let each one know you are shopping around so they are competitive. Good luck
2007-05-18 03:50:38 · answer #7 · answered by jamlinrich 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dirty evap. coils ( lack of proper airflow across coil) can keep the refrigerant from totally boiling off, bringing liquid refrigerant back to the comp., which is designed to only pump vapor, this is called liquid slugging & does damage compressors. &1200.00 is a little high, a new comp. is $250-$400.00 their cost, by the time they markup & add labor it can be around $1,000.00. $650.00 is too high & $200.00 is plain bullshit. no need to replace the entire system, it is relatively new. make sure they add suction & liquid line filters & new capacitor with new comp.
2007-05-18 04:51:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Seems high to me. I would get a second estimate (or more). I paid less than that for a complete heating/cooling unit with extra duct work installed.
2007-05-18 03:43:11 · answer #9 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get a second opinion, the company you called is ripping you off. 6k is too high, unless you have money to burn
2007-05-18 03:56:54 · answer #10 · answered by RUSSELLL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋