Should I replace AC coil when replace gas furnace?
jhome2007
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Comments (3)jerry nj the water heater and furnace are separate units that I would replace I was not intending to replace the air conditioner at this time but I was told by one company that the airconditioner may die or experience problems because the new water heater and furnace may somehow affectg the existing air conidtioning coils. I'm sorry - in complete lay person terms what does "new cabinet" refer to?...See MoreReplace A/C compressor/coil only or gas furnace too
Comments (3)There are a few points to consider. You save some money on labor by changing out all the equipment at the same time. If you change the furnaces later, then you may have to disconnect the coils from the furnace. This adds additional labor and refrigerant charges. Depending on how many years it is from now, you may not be able to find an AHRI approved match with the new furnace and the condensers you are putting in now. If you keep the current furnaces then you are restricted to getting single stage AC condensers. A 2-stage condenser will require a variable speed furnace. Finally some manufacturers offer better rebates when you purchase the furnace and AC at the same time. In addition if you move up to 95%+ efficiency furnace you may qualify for a local utility rebate. The sum of these additional rebates help offset the cost of the furnaces....See MoreReplacing A/C and gas furnace - Fredericksburg, VA
Comments (1)You may have better comfort and dehumidification with the 2 stage Performance 17. How will your return air be filtered? You have adequate returns on main and second floor? Your current furnace is 80 K 80% efficiency? Generally, you will get better dehumidification with a furnace that has a variable speed blower. While your furnace selection is two stage, high efficient with high eff blower, it is not var speed. Just so you know. IMO...See MoreReplace AC coil versus replace AC unit
Comments (6)I don't know what kind of service tech you have but I would look for somebody who doesn't wear a mask. The first time he charged you for the freon anybody worth his salt would have taken a leak test. To take a test now he must again put freon in and then actually use his equiptment. For 250.00 labor he could put a new coil in. I'm assuming you have a furnace with an A-COIL in the top with access to it. To replace the coil he has to gain access to it by removing the panel, then remove the lines and remove the coil and install a new one, repace the freon and the test his work for leaks anyway. Unless it's an unusual job it should take about 2hrs. with a nap. As far as 1500.00 ask the guy if your paying for his addition on his house. Seriously, I would look for another opinion before dealing with this guy. Even if you end up getting another evaporator you don't have to change your condenser.(outside unit). The 500.00 review price is just about what you should be looking for. Good Luck....See Moremike_home
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