Replacing Slant coil with A-coil
#1
09-03-13, 10:11 AM
Replacing Slant coil with A-coil
Hello,
I have a carrier Heat Pump system. My coil has developed couple of leaks and it has to be replaced. The coil is a slant type. My tech gave me two options:
1. Change the slant coil with a slant coil for $1500. This includes everything (parts, labor).
2. Replace it with equavilant capacity A-Coil from Fedders that will cost me $600 total.
I am not sure if it's ok to use A-Coil if system is orginally has a slant coil. Based on the dimensions of the A-coil it will fit inside the current Air handler but will require some work to make sure it sits correctly. This will save me a lot of money.
Any thoughts on Slant vs. A-Coil is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Fanzi
I have a carrier Heat Pump system. My coil has developed couple of leaks and it has to be replaced. The coil is a slant type. My tech gave me two options:
1. Change the slant coil with a slant coil for $1500. This includes everything (parts, labor).
2. Replace it with equavilant capacity A-Coil from Fedders that will cost me $600 total.
I am not sure if it's ok to use A-Coil if system is orginally has a slant coil. Based on the dimensions of the A-coil it will fit inside the current Air handler but will require some work to make sure it sits correctly. This will save me a lot of money.
Any thoughts on Slant vs. A-Coil is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Fanzi
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09-04-13, 04:11 PM
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I agree with Airman. Getting a cased coil ensures that the coil is installed close, if not exactly, to the manufacturer's instructions. It will also have the proper access panels for cleaning or replacement.
