Coils Rusting on Air Handler - Replace vs Repair
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Comments (2)Can you see the crack in the drip pan? If so, you may be able to get some silicon caulk on the crack and repair it. Also, something like a rubberized paint may work. Is the pan metal or plastic? Why replace the entire air handler if you can just replace the coil and drip pan? Are the electrical components that rusted? Has any other HVAC repairman looked at the unit for a 2nd opinion? A 3-speed air handler should be OK as long as the inside coil is matched correctly. You will lose some efficiency and SEER rating. Those v-s motors are expensive if they fail out of warranty as you know. You can post your question on www.HVAC-Talk.com. No pricing is allowed, no DIY questions, and the pros there can be a little rough, but you may get some good advice. Best to you....See MoreSuggestions for upstairs AC/Air Handler replacement
Comments (7)What is location? Prices vary depending on many factors including location and whether you live in a competitive marketplace. Generally I use $2500/ton for a decent system. Special installation hurdles can add to price. If you are replacing a HP condenser with air handler in the attic, here is my general spec sheet. New Heat Pump System both outside and inside units should be replaced to have a properly matched system. 15 SEER, 12.5+ EER, 9 HSPF best matching VS air handler full BTUs in both cooling and heating for your rated size R-410a refrigerant(same as Puron) scroll compressor preferred electronic demand defrost preferred thermostat with "dehumidify on demand" feature staged backup heat strips new and correctly sized refrigerant lineset 10 yr warranty on parts and compressor you want a thorough inspection of your ductwork system. size, overall condition, supply and return lines, insulation qualities, leak test, etc. any hot/cold spot issues in your home should be addressed. My personal recommendation is Trane/AmStd, Rudd/Rheem, and Carrier/Bryant. Depending on your location, I would not purchase a new system that did not have electronic demand defrost. IMO...See MoreAir Conditioning Trouble 2016: Repair or Replace?
Comments (3)Well there's pros and cons to anywhere you're going to put it. The con of putting it in a closet is that when there is a problem with it, there may not be enough room to work on it to repair it. So you want to pay more every time the air handler needs repair? Like say for example the air handler has to be removed to get at it? (They don't last forever.) Additionally there are people who do not want to hear the system cycling on and off, because the system wakes them up in the middle of the night. Then if the system includes a gas furnace there are safety concerns to contend with. The need of combustion air to function properly, the flue almost always goes thru an opening up into the attic touching combustible materials which in my neck of the woods a code violation. Even in the instance a system is installed in a closet down in my neck of the woods... the ducts are still run in the attic. Why? Because the architect is responsible for designing the home and in most cases they never give enough room for the HVAC system let alone the duct work. Realize I don't build the house, I repair and work with what I have to work with... nothing more. I can't let the house defeat me. Given that, if the ductwork you install is R8 flex and you have the room to separate the ducts there is rarely any problem with such a set up. The heat gain or heat loss thru the R8 duct is less than 2 degrees in most cases and that includes long duct runs....See MoreAttic vs basement air handler for central A/C
Comments (6)It seems strange that you have independent heating and cooling duct work. Is this an old house? Maybe the AC was installed after the house was built or underwent a major renovation? The heating duct work could be used if it is large enough to handle the air flow. The furnace becomes the air handler. If the furnace is old then it may make sense to buy a new furnace when the coil is installed. I think installing air handlers and duct work in uninsulated attics is should be avoided whenever possible. So moving everything to the basement would be a good idea. If you want to keep the air handler in the attic then enlarging the access to the attic should be easier and cheaper than opening up the roof and hiring a crane....See Moredadsair
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