bushy
05-28-2009, 11:37 PM
Hello all,
I recently purchase my first home. It's condo located in southern california. The A/C does not work. I had my first contractor come out today and look at the systems. I have a split system. The old compressor is the original one that was installed in 1988. The contractor told me that my furnance was recently replace. It had a 2005 date on it. The coil was new also. It had a year of 2004. I didn't get the name brand. I will get a quote in a day or 2. Here are my concerns.
1.) He is suggesting that I go with a R-22 system. First, because the new R-410a requires that the lines must be flushed and it's not always easy to get them completely cleaned out of the old R-22 which can cause issues. Is this true? Anything wrong going with a R-22 system? He claims that R-22 will still be available after 2010 in the jugs until 2020. Also, he stated that there is New R-22 that is simlar to R-410a and can be used with a system that has R-22 but doesn't have the issue that the R-410a has when replacing the R-22. Is this true?
2.) I am very price senstive. He is suggesting an Amana unit - 14 SEER. Sounds like he is going to replace just the compressor (outside unit). Is this ok? Or should the who system need to be replace. Also, it comes with a 10 year parts and labor warranty
He is going to replace a couple of ducts that need replacing and install a new thermastat. I will be a couple more estimates but just need some advice. Thanks for all the help
Bushy - New Homeower with Anxiety
I recently purchase my first home. It's condo located in southern california. The A/C does not work. I had my first contractor come out today and look at the systems. I have a split system. The old compressor is the original one that was installed in 1988. The contractor told me that my furnance was recently replace. It had a 2005 date on it. The coil was new also. It had a year of 2004. I didn't get the name brand. I will get a quote in a day or 2. Here are my concerns.
1.) He is suggesting that I go with a R-22 system. First, because the new R-410a requires that the lines must be flushed and it's not always easy to get them completely cleaned out of the old R-22 which can cause issues. Is this true? Anything wrong going with a R-22 system? He claims that R-22 will still be available after 2010 in the jugs until 2020. Also, he stated that there is New R-22 that is simlar to R-410a and can be used with a system that has R-22 but doesn't have the issue that the R-410a has when replacing the R-22. Is this true?
2.) I am very price senstive. He is suggesting an Amana unit - 14 SEER. Sounds like he is going to replace just the compressor (outside unit). Is this ok? Or should the who system need to be replace. Also, it comes with a 10 year parts and labor warranty
He is going to replace a couple of ducts that need replacing and install a new thermastat. I will be a couple more estimates but just need some advice. Thanks for all the help
Bushy - New Homeower with Anxiety