 AC for $4000? (by Brian [VA]) Jul 27, 2009 1:47 PM
 AC for $4000? (by Wallace CPM [VA]) Jul 27, 2009 1:54 PM
AC for $4000? (by Jon S [PA]) Jul 27, 2009 3:57 PM
AC for $4000? (by Dan [FL]) Jul 27, 2009 4:22 PM
AC for $4000? (by Dan [FL]) Jul 27, 2009 7:32 PM
AC for $4000? (by Virden [OH]) Jul 27, 2009 9:03 PM
AC for $4000? (by TxMIke [TX]) Jul 27, 2009 9:11 PM
AC for $4000? (by BRAD_IN [IN]) Jul 27, 2009 9:46 PM
AC for $4000? (by Chris [CA]) Jul 27, 2009 11:45 PM
AC for $4000? (by gevans [SC]) Jul 28, 2009 4:18 AM
AC for $4000? (by allin [VA]) Jul 28, 2009 11:47 AM
AC for $4000? (by Lynda [TX]) Jul 28, 2009 2:26 PM
AC for $4000? (by Brian [VA]) Posted on: Jul 27, 2009 1:47 PM
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State Specific Question About: VIRGINIA (VA)
I have a 1600 square foot rental.
HVAC is blowing but not cold air.
Already had it filled with freon 2 months ago but it seems to have leaked.
Tech wants $2000 to find leak.
21 year old HVAC--wants $4000 for new unit.
Any tips on what kind to buy? Have another quote coming out weds.
Thanks! --71.62.xx.xx |
AC for $4000? (by Wallace CPM [VA]) Posted on: Jul 27, 2009 1:54 PM
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RHEEM and $4,000 is not out of line...you should replace NOW or they will be more expensive under cap & tax! --205.188.xxx.xx |
AC for $4000? (by Jon S [PA]) Posted on: Jul 27, 2009 3:57 PM
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Call around... $400 sounds very high. I literally just cut a check for $1700 for a 2.5 ton unit. --24.3.xxx.xx |
AC for $4000? (by Dan [FL]) Posted on: Jul 27, 2009 4:22 PM
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I agree way to high,about double what I pay around here. Sometimes I buy used ones on craigslist that are a year or two old for $350 and have it installed for another $200. --71.98.xxx.xx |
AC for $4000? (by Dan [FL]) Posted on: Jul 27, 2009 7:32 PM
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Also 2k to find leak is crazy. My AC guy charges $150 to find a leak. --71.98.xxx.xx |
AC for $4000? (by Virden [OH]) Posted on: Jul 27, 2009 9:03 PM
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Buy your own leak detector, nice ones cost about 400bux and you can check gas leaks also, send the guy who wants 2k to find a leak to drink beer with obama and find his leak. --76.241.xxx.xxx |
AC for $4000? (by TxMIke [TX]) Posted on: Jul 27, 2009 9:11 PM
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Buy a leak detector and find it yourself. You can get a good one for less than $100. I had a tenant call last evening, unit not cooling, I went over, saw it was low on freon, took my leak detector out, and found the suction line to have a leak, right inside the brick, as it made the turn to head upward. Went to the AC supply store this morning, picked up a new liquid and suction line, went back dropped them where they needed to be, called my ac guy to come do his thing and weld them up. Couple hours later, Wrote a check for 225 for his labor. Now no more leaks, and only cost me 325 with parts and labor. --205.188.xxx.xx |
AC for $4000? (by BRAD_IN [IN]) Posted on: Jul 27, 2009 9:46 PM
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I just had one installed for $1600. --69.243.xxx.xx |
AC for $4000? (by Chris [CA]) Posted on: Jul 27, 2009 11:45 PM
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Mind the warranty on the compressor and go for a brand name. Maybe you find one under warranty on eBay or B-quality (with a scratch)? Shop around!
I know a guy who built a shade for his and he measured a boost in efficiency in Summer. --82.113.xxx.xxx |
AC for $4000? (by gevans [SC]) Posted on: Jul 28, 2009 4:18 AM
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Quotes for replacement are typically free. Get at least three from local, reputable dealers.
$2k to find a leak is outrageous. Sounds like the guy is trying to pressure you into purchasing a new system. --141.129.x.xx |
AC for $4000? (by allin [VA]) Posted on: Jul 28, 2009 11:47 AM
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2k to find a leak in a 21 year old system is because he knows that there maybe a lot of leaks. He may find one and it will leak out in another place. I would not touch it except to replace as a pro. That said I leak check on my own because my time is not worth $$ per hour. As for replacement costs it depends on the work required. A simple job with cheap equipment or a complex job fixing ducting issues and running expensive equipment will not cost the same. The only way to know what is reasonable is to have a couple of people bid on the job. --146.165.xx.xx |
AC for $4000? (by Lynda [TX]) Posted on: Jul 28, 2009 2:26 PM
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I paid $950 year before last for the smallest Goodman to put in my 'daughters' house. Not your top of the line model but my/her house is only 735 ft sq, so this little one does a great job to cool so little area. --140.140.xx.x |
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