Cannot identify York HVAC unit to get parts

[Dahita]

Hi all,

I hope you can help me with an issue regarding my HVAC. I have a condensation dripping problem (pan is rusted to pieces), which would require to purchase a new drain pan. My problem is, I cannot find the proper model, or rather, it seems the model number I've got written on the unit was the only one made by York at this point (google returns only one hit from repair clinic with no pics/parts/manual/option).

The type of pan that is used is unique and I have surfed on google for hours trying to find anything similar, to no avail. The coil is laid horizontally, and the pan is composed of three parts; a back "guard", metal rods that line under the coil, and a single pan on the opposite side that catch condensation dripping from the metal rods. These "rods" are destroyed by the rust for the most part, which seems to prevent water from flowing properly. Actually, water drips out of it somehow (never seen so much condensation coming from a coil).

Could you please help me identify the correct model, so I can attempt to find parts to fix it?

Here are some pictures:

[mgenius33]

Good luck. If you do find the pan for that thing, it will likely cost more than a whole new air handler. Just save yourself the headache and replace the air handler. You don’t have to replace the outside unit necessarily.

[ss120396]

Your air handler and coil are nearly 30 years old, manufactured in 1991. Drain trough shows as no longer available: https://www.repairclinic.com/ProductDetail/1397702

[Dahita]

Thank you both, at least I'm not crazy. The sad thing is, for a few metal parts, I would have to trash a perfectly good air unit. I might actually work on replacing them with half cut PVC tubes.

I will nonetheless look at replacing the air unit. My issue is that I was told it is using R22, which is no longer favored, and thus I'd have to pay about $5000 to replace everything. Does that make sense?

[ss120396]

Just be warned, disassembling the coil to try to mess with the pan carries the risk of causing refrigerant leaks, even if you were using the OEM part. For this reason I'm not a fan of replacing pans on old coils.

Maybe a replacement coil could be installed that would fit and work with your existing R22 system, but how much are you really willing to put into a 30 year old system? What if your compressor takes a dump next year and you end up replacing the whole system anyway? That patchwork repair for "just this small problem" would just be money down the drain. Trust me, I (and I think this applies to most other guys on this website) absolutely hate when pushy salesmen rip out and replace perfectly good equipment for no reason. I like to keep old units running as long as is reasonably possible, and would never suggest an entire system replacement if I didn't truly believe it would be the most economical option for the customer in the long run. It's not something I do lightly, but that day does eventually come around.

As for full system replacement cost, we're not allowed to talk prices here. The cost will vary widely depending on your area, the specific contractor you hire, the grade of equipment you put in, oddities to the installation in your particular house, etc.

[mgenius33]

Thank you both, at least I'm not crazy. The sad thing is, for a few metal parts, I would have to trash a perfectly good air unit. I might actually work on replacing them with half cut PVC tubes.

I will nonetheless look at replacing the air unit. My issue is that I was told it is using R22, which is no longer favored, and thus I'd have to pay about $5000 to replace everything. Does that make sense?

Almost any air handler that is compatible with 410a is compatible with your existing R22, it just requires proper set up by the installation contractor. You could then have the outside unit replaced if it goes in the future. AHRI shmayHRI, SEER ratings are all a bunch of sales bs for the most part. Just realize it is part of the code, should you replace the condenser in the future it should technically be a matched unit to the indoor. There is the possibility there may be no match for it. However, it’s your property you can do what you want. Only issue is a home inspection may flag the system if you should sell the home in the future. Doesn’t matter if the system functions perfectly.

Obviously, the best solution is to replace both units.

[joemach]

Never seen a York with that style of coil. Interesting...

Guess they did away with that style because it lasts 30 years. Can't have that now, can we.

[Dahita]

Thank you for your help. Well, sure enough, I'm looking into this precisely because we're selling an apartment.

I ended up creating drain troughs with PVC drain tubes cut in half. Will test tonight. If it works, I'll wait for the inspection results. If it doesn't, or if the inspection fails, I get we'll have to sell pizzas on the week-ends to come up with the money for a new system...

[Juan Madera]

Looks like you could have a local tinner bend up some replacements

[pecmsg]

Thank you for your help. Well, sure enough, I'm looking into this precisely because we're selling an apartment.

I ended up creating drain troughs with PVC drain tubes cut in half. Will test tonight. If it works, I'll wait for the inspection results. If it doesn't, or if the inspection fails, I get we'll have to sell pizzas on the week-ends to come up with the money for a new system...

At 20 years of age you owe them NOTHING!

[Bazooka Joe]

Rent a small brake and get a small sheet of galvanized metal and buy some cheap tin snips at those big box stores and have at it,…wash coil thoroughly.

You sound like you really want to save it, who knows,.. as thick as those copper indoor and outdoor coil, and the lower refrigerant pressures compared to the newer refrigerant and paper thin copper tubing and how they made stuff back then, motors, capacitor, etc. you may get another 30 years out of it…

[Special-K]

Sorry, as the rules state, we are not a DIY site.

I doubt you'll find a replacement pan, please call a licensed contractor to replace the coil.

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