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Posted by Groaner on August 26, 2008, 7:15 pm
I'll ask the question before going out to check model #, etc. since,
depending on the answer, all that may be academic. I have a Heil 3.5
ton unit - probably 20 years old (mobile home). Just replaced the
compressor a few weeks ago. Now they say I have six leaks in the
condenser coil. They are saying if they can't find a replacement coil,
I will need a new unit. I am unable to afford one... low fixed income,
retired. Are there generic condenser coils? Do I need that, specific
manufacturer's part?
John
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Posted by on August 26, 2008, 7:26 pm
On Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:15:24 -0700 (PDT), Groaner
>I'll ask the question before going out to check model #, etc. since,
>depending on the answer, all that may be academic. I have a Heil 3.5
>ton unit - probably 20 years old (mobile home). Just replaced the
>compressor a few weeks ago. Now they say I have six leaks in the
>condenser coil. They are saying if they can't find a replacement coil,
>I will need a new unit. I am unable to afford one... low fixed income,
>retired. Are there generic condenser coils? Do I need that, specific
>manufacturer's part?
>
>John
What you need is a competent contractor, for starters. You
dont' have one yet, that came up with the story above. They are
guessing, and when shit don't work, they tell you it's something else
so they can GUESS at something else.
In the meantime, pick up a small 10 - 12 K BTUH window unit
for $ 250 from WALMART for some quick relief from the heat.
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Posted by KJPRO on August 26, 2008, 8:29 pm
> I'll ask the question before going out to check model #, etc. since,
> depending on the answer, all that may be academic. I have a Heil 3.5
> ton unit - probably 20 years old (mobile home). Just replaced the
> compressor a few weeks ago. Now they say I have six leaks in the
> condenser coil. They are saying if they can't find a replacement coil,
> I will need a new unit. I am unable to afford one... low fixed income,
> retired. Are there generic condenser coils? Do I need that, specific
> manufacturer's part?
>
> John
They didn't know you had a leak previous to the compressor installation?
It does require an OEM part to replace the condenser coil.
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Posted by Stormin Mormon on August 26, 2008, 8:42 pm
You are not likely to get much sympathy from the regular posters, here.
Except perhaps one or two. That said, the mobile home units I've serviced,
most of them are a complete unit out side with large flex ducts to and from
the trailer. I've never heard of replacing just the condensor one of those.
There is some leak plugger stuff made, and sold in some HVAC companies.
Sounds like you're a candidate to try the leak stuff.
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Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
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I'll ask the question before going out to check model #, etc. since,
depending on the answer, all that may be academic. I have a Heil 3.5
ton unit - probably 20 years old (mobile home). Just replaced the
compressor a few weeks ago. Now they say I have six leaks in the
condenser coil. They are saying if they can't find a replacement coil,
I will need a new unit. I am unable to afford one... low fixed income,
retired. Are there generic condenser coils? Do I need that, specific
manufacturer's part?
John
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Posted by Groaner on August 30, 2008, 12:44 am
On Aug 26, 8:42=A0pm, "Stormin Mormon"
> You are not likely to get much sympathy from the regular posters, here.
> Except perhaps one or two. That said, the mobile home units I've serviced=
,
> most of them are a complete unit out side with large flex ducts to and fr=
om
> the trailer. I've never heard of replacing just the condensor one of thos=
e.
> There is some leak plugger stuff made, and sold in some HVAC companies.
> Sounds like you're a candidate to try the leak stuff.
>
> --
> Christopher A. Young
> Learn more about Jesus
> =A0www.lds.org
> .
>
>
> I'll ask the question before going out to check model #, etc. since,
> depending on the answer, all that may be academic. I have a Heil 3.5
> ton unit - probably 20 years old (mobile home). Just replaced the
> compressor a few weeks ago. Now they say I have six leaks in the
> condenser coil. They are saying if they can't find a replacement coil,
> I will need a new unit. I am unable to afford one... low fixed income,
> retired. Are there generic condenser coils? Do I need that, specific
> manufacturer's part?
>
> John
Thanks for the replies. At this point, it is holding coolant for about
3 weeks before it all leaks out and it freezes up. He said the leaks
are in the small coils and they would just melt if he tried to fix
them. I was really hoping there was a generic condenser that could
replace it. $2800 for a new unit might as well be a million for me. I
live in Florida - I guess we're having fun now (haha).
John
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