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Posted by Sally on August 8, 2006, 9:40 pm
Hi,
I moved into this (new) house just under 9 years ago and the air conditioner
has stopped blowing cold air. A repairman came out a little while ago and
said that the coil may need to be replaced (for $1,800) and that coils
typically only last 5-7 years. I know that A/C repairs tend to be expensive,
but is that a reasonable price (the unit is a Lennox 10AB48) and is it true
that coils only last 5-7 years? That doesn't seem very long to me, but then
I don't know much about it. Anyway, he couldn't do the work tonight because
the coil was frozen (?) but is planning to come back tomorrow morning. I'd
appreciate it if anyone who knows about these things can give me their
opinion based on what I described.
Thanks in advance.
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Posted by Cull on August 8, 2006, 9:48 pm
Typically coils last alot longer then that.
Call another tech.
Sally wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I moved into this (new) house just under 9 years ago and the air conditioner
> has stopped blowing cold air. A repairman came out a little while ago and
> said that the coil may need to be replaced (for $1,800) and that coils
> typically only last 5-7 years. I know that A/C repairs tend to be expensive,
> but is that a reasonable price (the unit is a Lennox 10AB48) and is it true
> that coils only last 5-7 years? That doesn't seem very long to me, but then
> I don't know much about it. Anyway, he couldn't do the work tonight because
> the coil was frozen (?) but is planning to come back tomorrow morning. I'd
> appreciate it if anyone who knows about these things can give me their
> opinion based on what I described.
>
> Thanks in advance.
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Posted by Cull on August 8, 2006, 9:49 pm
Typically coils last alot longer then that.
Call another tech.
Sally wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I moved into this (new) house just under 9 years ago and the air conditioner
> has stopped blowing cold air. A repairman came out a little while ago and
> said that the coil may need to be replaced (for $1,800) and that coils
> typically only last 5-7 years. I know that A/C repairs tend to be expensive,
> but is that a reasonable price (the unit is a Lennox 10AB48) and is it true
> that coils only last 5-7 years? That doesn't seem very long to me, but then
> I don't know much about it. Anyway, he couldn't do the work tonight because
> the coil was frozen (?) but is planning to come back tomorrow morning. I'd
> appreciate it if anyone who knows about these things can give me their
> opinion based on what I described.
>
> Thanks in advance.
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Posted by Stormin Mormon on August 8, 2006, 10:02 pm
Dear Sally,
I suggest another opinion from a different company. Frozen coil
could be one of several problems. Including dirty filter, low air
flow, low on freon, or some other causes. But at this point, I'd
wonder if the coil really needed replacing. Maybe, but not sure yet.
Can't see the application from here, but 1800 sounds high priced.
--
Christopher A. Young
You can't shout down a troll.
You have to starve them.
.
Hi,
I moved into this (new) house just under 9 years ago and the air
conditioner
has stopped blowing cold air. A repairman came out a little while ago
and
said that the coil may need to be replaced (for $1,800) and that coils
typically only last 5-7 years. I know that A/C repairs tend to be
expensive,
but is that a reasonable price (the unit is a Lennox 10AB48) and is it
true
that coils only last 5-7 years? That doesn't seem very long to me, but
then
I don't know much about it. Anyway, he couldn't do the work tonight
because
the coil was frozen (?) but is planning to come back tomorrow morning.
I'd
appreciate it if anyone who knows about these things can give me their
opinion based on what I described.
Thanks in advance.
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Posted by on August 8, 2006, 10:03 pm
Sally wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I moved into this (new) house just under 9 years ago and the air conditioner
> has stopped blowing cold air. A repairman came out a little while ago and
> said that the coil may need to be replaced (for $1,800) and that coils
> typically only last 5-7 years. I know that A/C repairs tend to be expensive,
> but is that a reasonable price (the unit is a Lennox 10AB48) and is it true
> that coils only last 5-7 years? That doesn't seem very long to me, but then
> I don't know much about it. Anyway, he couldn't do the work tonight because
> the coil was frozen (?) but is planning to come back tomorrow morning. I'd
> appreciate it if anyone who knows about these things can give me their
> opinion based on what I described.
>
> Thanks in advance.
The coil is frozen? As in "full of ice"?
There's nothing wrong with the coil--it's chilling just fine.
Air flow maybe? Clogged filters? The coil itself is just dirty?
I"d get a second opinion for that kind of money, especially when his
comments don't add up. Even if he's right, he owes you an explanation.
Take notes, and ask around.
Also for what it's worth, if the unit is 9 years old, it's likely not
nearly as efficient as something you could invest in today. If you run
it a lot, getting a higher SEER rating could pay you back in a few
years.
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