First of all, this is a great place... I live in humid, hot central florida and have a 25 year old home with the original GE central air systems (x2) ...SEER = -3??? hehe Anyway, one unit is shot, the other is soon to follow. Got a quote yesterday for $8500 for 2 new American Standard systems, with variable blowers, and new ductwork. 12 SEER (he said the varible air handler makes them = 1 SEER extra to 13 SEER total) 1) I know it's Chevy vs. Ford, but what manufacturer gives the most bang for the buck? 2) Is there a website I can get the prices on these items, so I don't get blown away with a markup? 3) He also said the Amer. Standards recip. is better than a copeland scroll, and that he couldn't promise which type I'd get -- said the factory is changing over...yada yada 4) Are extended warr. worth it???? Thanks....

I was told that my evaporator had developed a leak and needed to be replaced. I am currently getting a second opinion. If in fact I do need a new evaporator, is there someone out there that would sell me a replacement evaporator. I am not in the refrigeration business, but I am capable of replacing the evaporator. The unit is a Lennox C24-41-FC-RFC-2, serial # 5894C45798, Mfg date 3/94. Doug