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Repair it or replace it John H. Gilmore 07-12-2007
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Posted by on July 12, 2007, 6:55 pm
Hi all,

I have a 35 year old heat pump out here in California. It stopped
working the other day and I had an hvac company come look at it. They
said that the outside fan motor failed and that because the system was
35 years old I should replace my entire system rather than fix the
motor. Given that the motor will be a whole lot less than replacing
the whole thing I fail to see the "replace it" logic. Why should I not
replace the motor and let it go another 35 years? Thanks for all of
your help. J. Gilmore

Posted by TheHack on July 12, 2007, 7:38 pm

> Hi all,
>
> I have a 35 year old heat pump out here in California. It stopped
> working the other day and I had an hvac company come look at it. They
> said that the outside fan motor failed and that because the system was
> 35 years old I should replace my entire system rather than fix the
> motor. Given that the motor will be a whole lot less than replacing
> the whole thing I fail to see the "replace it" logic. Why should I not
> replace the motor and let it go another 35 years? Thanks for all of
> your help. J. Gilmore

You cheap bastard

Posted by on July 12, 2007, 9:05 pm

<John H. Gilmore> wrote in message
> Hi all,
>
> I have a 35 year old heat pump out here in California. It stopped
> working the other day and I had an hvac company come look at it. They
> said that the outside fan motor failed and that because the system was
> 35 years old I should replace my entire system rather than fix the
> motor. Given that the motor will be a whole lot less than replacing
> the whole thing I fail to see the "replace it" logic. Why should I not
> replace the motor and let it go another 35 years? Thanks for all of
> your help. J. Gilmore


Do you actually think you'll get another 35 years out of it?

Not to mention that the money spent on the motor replacement could go
towards a new unit that will cost less to operate!



Posted by geothermaljones on July 12, 2007, 9:14 pm
I have to ask, what kind of car were you driving 35 yrs ago, & how many
others have you had since?
Did you spend any $$ to keep them going as long? (Girlfriends, Wives, etc...
California right?)

Some of the most durable heat pumps built came from back in that era & it's
probably worth it's weight in scrap...
and it's got a lot of heft.

Yeah, a new fan might fix the thing for another year or so, but I really
doubt you'll get another 35...
If you wanna "spit & bailing" wire a fix & see how long it last, I'd suggest
Grainger for a replacement,
but give this warhorse it's due. It's time to put it down & look anew.

butwhatdoiknow?

goodluck
geothermaljones
st.paul,mn.



<John H. Gilmore> wrote in message
> Hi all,
>
> I have a 35 year old heat pump out here in California. It stopped
> working the other day and I had an hvac company come look at it. They
> said that the outside fan motor failed and that because the system was
> 35 years old I should replace my entire system rather than fix the
> motor. Given that the motor will be a whole lot less than replacing
> the whole thing I fail to see the "replace it" logic. Why should I not
> replace the motor and let it go another 35 years? Thanks for all of
> your help. J. Gilmore



Posted by Tony on July 12, 2007, 9:14 pm
you need to decide that apx. 500.00 vs 5000.00
tony
<John H. Gilmore> wrote in message
> Hi all,
>
> I have a 35 year old heat pump out here in California. It stopped
> working the other day and I had an hvac company come look at it. They
> said that the outside fan motor failed and that because the system was
> 35 years old I should replace my entire system rather than fix the
> motor. Given that the motor will be a whole lot less than replacing
> the whole thing I fail to see the "replace it" logic. Why should I not
> replace the motor and let it go another 35 years? Thanks for all of
> your help. J. Gilmore



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