So far I just replaced the capacitor to get it going for $150. He says my furnace is from 1994 and soon I'll need the 8k new unit installed.
I've been reading online what it costs to replace an AC and evap coil nowadays and $8,000-$10,000 I guess isn't uncommon. Back in 2015, I replaced my single 5-ton unit along with the evap coil for about $4900-$5000. I'm sad to think I'll be paying twice that much the next time.
Yeah, sadly $9k isn’t ‘expensive’ anymore for a new exterior unit. You can get it cheaper wholesale and hire an hvac handyman. If you can find one. Really underscores the need for a maintenance schedule and possibly buying this equipment in the off-season when demand is lower.
same thing here. Basically I had to get Goodman 5 Ton 1.0 5 TON 15.2 SEER2 Complete Gas System single stage// ( Furnace, Coil, Condenser )10 years Manufacturer parts warranty, 1 year labor . New Pad for the outside unit / New Electrical Disconnect Box / New Electrical Whip /New Copper lines Insulation //Adjust Refrigerant Charge (Freon)/ New Drain Pan /Safety Float Switch ( ceiling saver) / seal Coil connections/ New Refrigerant Filter Drier/ New Furnace Stands / Flue pipe Connections // Gas line Sediment Trap / Seal Furnace connections / Run Gas pipe out of the Furnace .Supply Air Plenum,Media Filter Kit 1.0 Media Filter Kit //1 year on parts and labor warranty Main return air 1.0 Cut in main return air up to 20x25. Includes box, grill and return flex.
The last roof I got was back in 2014 or so, and I'll probably need a new one in the next year or two. I got my car in the same year, but I'm going to keep driving it until it starts giving me more problems than it's worth (or at least major problems). Or unless they release an electric vehicle worth buying to me. It's about time for a new water heater, too, thanks to the hard water in my area. I usually just replace my water heater every 10 years since the dang thing is in my attic (*grumble*), and it's been about 10-11 years since I last replaced it. I'll probably be getting that done next.
Is that for the furnace? Geebus. Back in 2018, I had a 5-ton 80000 BTU gas furnace installed for $2485. On the other hand, if you only paid $150 to replace the capacitor, that's a good price. Most outfits would charge you over $300-$400 to get that done. It's actually pretty easy to do it yourself, though with a $75-$150 part.
I would always get 2 bids. Last time my HVAC went down, one company said I definitely needed a whole new unit for 10K+. I had a 2nd company come out and tell me I could get a few more years out of the system with just a new compressor for about 2K. Went with the new compressor and over a year later, it's still running great. Most companies are going to tell you you need a whole new unit.
I replaced my whole unit for about 2k,including labor, just a few years ago from a now retired church ac guy. The units are not that expensive, can get a decent to great one for 2k, it's the labor they get you on.
Sadly, this is a ‘back in my day’ story and thkse times are over, my friend. Pandemic, supply chain, housing boom, inflation. You may be able to get a low-end unit for a little under $5k. That’s without installation.
That's what happened to me. First guy scared my wife with all the what could happen scenarios. Second guy complained about the first guy using sale tactics. Second guy does it as a side job because of his dad.
With my situation, I have an AC guy that use to do side jobs while working for a big company. He eventually ventured out on his own and now he has a good sized AC company. When I would call him, he usually came and serviced my AC, but one day he sent one of his techs and his tech right away was saying that my system was ****ed and it needed to be replaced. My AC guy then made the drive and he told his tech to chill, that all I needed was a new compressor. It was about $750 or so, that was last year. My AC unit is from 2005, so it's up there in age now and has had several small issues over the years, but my AC guy has kept it going without me having to replace the whole damn thing. It's so expensive now-a-days, so I am dreading the day when I have to replace it. Now it's my rental home, so I'm sure my future tenants will wear out the damn thing soon.
I had a 2006 r22 that went out in 2016, of course right after the warranty expired. It's good to know someone in the HVAC field cause it's no joke anymore when it comes to pricing. I think they've at least tripled since the pandemic started and the quality is getting worse. Aluminum evap coils? No no no...
