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Goodman evaporator unit wjspm123 05-23-2007
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Posted by Zephyr on May 24, 2007, 2:40 am
He can fix it! $800 's a bit stiff though. Even in California, but a good
tech can pull it, pressure it, pinpoint it, braze it, re-install it,
evacuate, and charge. What's the big deal?

But if it's full of pin holes.... then a new coil is needed.

--
Zyp

>
> > I have a Goodman U-36 Rev B evaporator unit installed in mid-2003 in
> > new construction. System suddenly stopped blowing cold air
> > overnight. Technician I called checks around, says there's no juice,
> > leak somewhere. He opens up the evaporator box, sprays for leaks, and
> > tells me there's a leak at the base of the A-coil. Bubbles appear
> > where the arrow points at:
> http://new.photos.yahoo.com/wjspm2/photo/294928804394969908/0.
> >
> > Technician quotes me $800-900 after parts/labor to replace the
> > evaporator unit, even with the unit still under warranty. He also
> > says if he can't get the part locally, Goodman may have to manufacture
> > one in Texas, which may take a while.
> >
> > My questions are 1) Do I really need a new evaporator unit? 2) Is the
> > quote in range? 3) Are there other models I can put in besides
> > Goodmans?
>
>
> 1) If it's actually leaking, yes.
> 2) Yes
> 3) Yes, good luck finding a new evaporator that will fit the existing coil
> box.
>
>
>



Posted by Noon-Air on May 24, 2007, 7:47 am
The price is pretty close.... 3 ton, 10SEER evap coil replacement is around
$775 plus refrigerant in rural south Mississippi

> He can fix it! $800 's a bit stiff though. Even in California, but a
> good
> tech can pull it, pressure it, pinpoint it, braze it, re-install it,
> evacuate, and charge. What's the big deal?
>
> But if it's full of pin holes.... then a new coil is needed.
>
> --
> Zyp
>
>>
>> > I have a Goodman U-36 Rev B evaporator unit installed in mid-2003 in
>> > new construction. System suddenly stopped blowing cold air
>> > overnight. Technician I called checks around, says there's no juice,
>> > leak somewhere. He opens up the evaporator box, sprays for leaks, and
>> > tells me there's a leak at the base of the A-coil. Bubbles appear
>> > where the arrow points at:
>> http://new.photos.yahoo.com/wjspm2/photo/294928804394969908/0.
>> >
>> > Technician quotes me $800-900 after parts/labor to replace the
>> > evaporator unit, even with the unit still under warranty. He also
>> > says if he can't get the part locally, Goodman may have to manufacture
>> > one in Texas, which may take a while.
>> >
>> > My questions are 1) Do I really need a new evaporator unit? 2) Is the
>> > quote in range? 3) Are there other models I can put in besides
>> > Goodmans?
>>
>>
>> 1) If it's actually leaking, yes.
>> 2) Yes
>> 3) Yes, good luck finding a new evaporator that will fit the existing
>> coil
>> box.
>>
>>
>>
>
>



Posted by B-Hate-Me on May 24, 2007, 10:01 am

>I have a Goodman U-36 Rev B evaporator unit installed in mid-2003 in
> new construction. System suddenly stopped blowing cold air
> overnight. Technician I called checks around, says there's no juice,
> leak somewhere. He opens up the evaporator box, sprays for leaks, and
> tells me there's a leak at the base of the A-coil. Bubbles appear
> where the arrow points at:
> http://new.photos.yahoo.com/wjspm2/photo/294928804394969908/0.
>
> Technician quotes me $800-900 after parts/labor to replace the
> evaporator unit, even with the unit still under warranty. He also
> says if he can't get the part locally, Goodman may have to manufacture
> one in Texas, which may take a while.
>
> My questions are 1) Do I really need a new evaporator unit? 2) Is the
> quote in range? 3) Are there other models I can put in besides
> Goodmans?

Replace coil, condenser and lineset.

Problem solved.



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