Cost to replace AC unit
#1
10-13-15, 04:33 PM
Cost to replace AC unit
Hi everyone, I'm back for more input on my AC problem. So I had someone come out to do a leak test (nitrogen and bubble) and it turns out that the leak is in the coils and we will have to replace the whole unit. He is quoting me $2200. This would be for a new A/C and heat pump (he said my unit is both A/C and heat). My system takes R22 coolant. This cost includes the $250 discount that he applied from the cost of leak test. Does this sound about right? I live in Los Angeles, CA.
Thanks!
Debbie
Thanks!
Debbie
#2
10-13-15, 04:39 PM
Group Moderator
$2200 for a complete heat pump system ? That sounds like a good price to me.
You could call an additional company for a price and just say to them..... replace the system with a like system.... you won't get that $250 back from a different company BUT you'll know if the first company is treating you right.
My gut feeling is that it's a good deal.
You could call an additional company for a price and just say to them..... replace the system with a like system.... you won't get that $250 back from a different company BUT you'll know if the first company is treating you right.
My gut feeling is that it's a good deal.
#3
10-13-15, 04:50 PM
Member
Sounds way to low but we have almost no info.
How many ton unit, brand, How may Seer?
Sure this is not a used unit?
How many ton unit, brand, How may Seer?
Sure this is not a used unit?
#4
10-13-15, 05:01 PM
Group Moderator
As I remember it's a small condo unit. This is the one with the large oil stain under the rooftop condensor unit.
#5
10-13-15, 08:06 PM
Member
I'm with Joecaption. $2200, even $2700 seems to low for a heat pump and coil. And if she's going from R22 to R410a, they'll need to flush the line set or replace it. If she's getting a dry R22 condenser, she's going to have to pay for the Freon. Unless $2200 was just for parts and no labor. Then it makes sense.
#6
10-14-15, 05:26 AM
Member
I bet its just a dry ship. 2200 for a system would be less than cost for even a low end system.
#7
10-14-15, 05:59 AM
$2200 is too low in L.A. Are you sure he will replace both coil and outside condensing/heat pump unit ? or just coil ? $2200 for coil is about right. By the way, why replace the condensing unit if the leak is in the coil ?
#8
10-14-15, 10:57 AM
This guy works for an AC company during the week, and does side jobs on the weekend. So his cost is a fraction of what the companies would charge. That is why he only charged $250 for the leak test where other companies were quoting me $800-$1000.
I was there when he did the leak test and the air was coming from the coils (though no bubbles came out). But it definitely wasn't coming from the pipes and the whooshing sound was very clearly from the coils. I thought the coils were part of the condensing unit and didn't know you could just replace coils? He said we would have to replace the whole condenser but I am getting clarification from him right now.
The $2200 is for everything, parts, labor and R22 freon. I'll try to get a breakdown of which parts and report back.
I was there when he did the leak test and the air was coming from the coils (though no bubbles came out). But it definitely wasn't coming from the pipes and the whooshing sound was very clearly from the coils. I thought the coils were part of the condensing unit and didn't know you could just replace coils? He said we would have to replace the whole condenser but I am getting clarification from him right now.
The $2200 is for everything, parts, labor and R22 freon. I'll try to get a breakdown of which parts and report back.
#9
10-14-15, 11:03 AM
Group Moderator
Ok.... so he'll be replacing the entire outside condensor unit.
(the coil itself is not replaceable in the outside unit)
(the coil itself is not replaceable in the outside unit)
#10
10-14-15, 11:23 AM
Yes, the leak is coming from the coils in the outside condensor unit. The leak is not coming from the blower in my ceiling. So it's not to replace the whole system but just the outside condensor unit. He said I would be getting a new condenser and heat pump plus freon.
Hope that clarifies and makes more sense?
Hope that clarifies and makes more sense?
#12
10-14-15, 12:26 PM
Member
Yes it makes more sense... I don't know the size condenser you need, but $2450 is a really good price for a leak check, new heat pump, freon and labor... At least it is around the DC area. It can be done cheaper, but not by much, and most places around here would still be charging more... For instance, my buddy just paid $285 to have a leak found.. He was quoted $3500, on top of the $285, to replace the heat pump and A-coil...
#13
10-14-15, 09:26 PM
OK, He is talking about the coil in the condensing unit, not the evap coil in the blower section above the ceiling. That make sense. To get a new condenser installed, $2200 is a good price in LA. As mentioned, make sure you get a new dryer too (cheap item, he should be able to include one in).
#14
10-14-15, 10:45 PM
Although I myself wouldn't bother, coils on condensers are replaced. I think mostly for warranty because the labor must be high. Saw a couple few at the supply house last time there.
