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Posted by Tony on July 31, 2007, 9:19 pm
My opinion to momq's
> momq's wrote:
>> Our 12 year old 3 ton Lennox 10AC series Air conditioner compressor is
>> broken. Our HVAC guy and Armstrong dealer, thinks we should install
>> an Armstrong 213LE unit, 13 Seer, that uses freon, and replace the
>> evaporator coil for the 13 Seer efficiency. We're thinking to replace
>> it with a unit that uses the new R410A aka Puron.
>> Four questions:
>> 1. Does anyone know anything about Armstrong Air conditioners,
>> especially the newer ones that use R410A?
Personally I don't know however basic of refrigeration does not change
>> 2. Are the R410A type units any more complicated regarding
>> maintenance?
Not really however they do run with much higher pressures
and are much more expansive to repair.
>> 3. Since we are in the midwest where we only use the air conditioner
>> about 2.5 months a year, should we buy the minimum 13 Seer or go up
>> any higher in efficiency?
If you are to purchase new one I guess it would make sense more efficient
one.
>> 4.. We were just told that in addition to the evaporator coil, we
>> are now going to have to replace the copper pipe leading from the
>> furnace to the air conditioner because it previously had freon in it.
Incorrect if in good shape piping is unnecessary to change
>> Is this really necessary, and if we don't do it, will it cancel out
>> the warranty?
Not necessarily that depend on your installer
>> We have overnight guests coming and its really hot upstairs. Please
>> help!
>>
> What does she look like? Maybe you can sweat her out of her clothes! Just
> tell her it's too hot for clothes. Of course if you have or take any pix
> they must be posted here.
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