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Old 08-31-2011, 08:47 PM
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Need some info about my home A/C so I can make a more informed decision. My central a/c unit is 19 years old. The evaporator coil main pan has developed a leak and now water is being emptied into the emergency catch pan which has an overflow pipe to the outside of my house. A/C people are recommending a change of the evap. coil which 'm ok with but should I just replace just the coil or should I just get a new a/c unit. I'm leery to just do the coil and a year or two down the line the compressor could go out and then I'm stuck with a replaced coil and compressor that will then not be as energy efficient if I were to just get a new one now. Thanks for any advice.
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Old 08-31-2011, 09:11 PM
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The new coil will be rated for the new compressors/condensing units.
If you change out the outside unit, you will have to change out the inside coil also.
But you can change out the inside coil and nothing else, if that is what you want to do.
The outside unit is what costs so much to run. I wouldn't worry about it till you need to change it out.
However, none of these components will ever go down in price. If you get them both now, it might save you money over getting it later. Also, if you do a complete change out, it is normally a lil cheaper to do when it is cooler and there is a lot more competition for work. It is a lot slower when it cools down.
When it is hot like now, everyone is booked up with calls. To change out the unit, you might pay a premium price.
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Old 08-31-2011, 09:12 PM
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19 years old? Change the entire system. You'll probably save the difference in cost within just a couple of years.

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Old 08-31-2011, 09:15 PM
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19 years old? Change the entire system. You'll probably save the difference in cost within just a couple of years.

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X2, Change it all. The newer units are way more efficient.
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Old 08-31-2011, 09:20 PM
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19 years old? Change the entire system. You'll probably save the difference in cost within just a couple of years.

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Old 08-31-2011, 09:23 PM
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Call bell mechanical in Br they travel and are a very large outfit. They are offering a smoking deal on 16 SEER units right not
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Old 08-31-2011, 10:00 PM
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Agree on changing the whole unit. Just did it in March. Went with a Trane XL20 with two compressors (2Ton and 4Ton). Didn't know how much more efficent the new unit is until I got the electric bill in for July. From last year to this year spent right at $125 less and that is with the temperature set at 70 at night instead of 75 like last year.
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Old 08-31-2011, 10:05 PM
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Change it all out. I changed out my 15 year old unit last fall. My highest bill last summer was $290, this summer the highest bill was $185 and we even keep the house cooler this year. It may be more money to change it all, but you'll save in the long run!
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Old 09-01-2011, 06:37 AM
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Call tims a/c if your in the lafayette area they will give you a good deal and the highest quality of work.
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Old 09-01-2011, 06:47 AM
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I agree with all the statements about about the cheaper bill with a whole new system. They make them so much more efficient now. I have 3 central units at the crib and that meter ain't skeered to spin, need all the help I can get. 2 of my 3 or new units.
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Old 09-01-2011, 07:30 AM
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As long as its not a carrier, your good
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Old 09-03-2011, 11:57 AM
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Thanks for all the help. Also why not a Carrier??. That's what I presently have. I have a gas furnace interconnected with the A/C unit, which is still in excellent shape according to the tech. Got bids on Carrier A/C replacement and retaining the heat portion. Also got bids on a Trane but tech said I'd have to replace furnace also if I Went with Trane--way more expensive to replace. So therefore it looks like I'll need to stick with Carrier
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Old 09-03-2011, 05:58 PM
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Definitely change it out 19 years is to old for anything electric
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Old 09-03-2011, 06:27 PM
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You can change just the outside unit and the inside coil and keep the heater.
If they say they cannot do that, it's bull crap.
The new outside units need a new coil. They won't warranty it if you don't
change the inside coil.
The heater is the heater. Only reason to change it is if it is gas and the heat
exchanger is busted or leaks.
Carrier is not that bad, but it will cost a lot more.
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