Replacement HVAC

[ScottyP]

I think my A/C has gone out. It wasn't blowing cold air and was well above what the thermostat was set at. It is 26 years old and uses the old R-22 refrigerant which I've heard you can't get anymore. I contacted Wyckoff because they have done some work in the past. Maybe it is something else going on, but I'm guessing it needs recharged and probably not an option. Any other recommendations on HVAC companies or units? Should I plan on getting a new furnace as well?

 

[AllInForISU]

I think my A/C has gone out. It wasn't blowing cold air and was well above what the thermostat was set at. It is 26 years old and uses the old R-22 refrigerant which I've heard you can't get anymore. I contacted Wyckoff because they have done some work in the past. Maybe it is something else going on, but I'm guessing it needs recharged and probably not an option. Any other recommendations on HVAC companies or units? Should I plan on getting a new furnace as well?

26 years is definitely past the life expectancy of an A/C. I would certainly be expecting to get a new one. Is the furnace that old too? If it is, it is probably worth getting both done. Efficiency has changed significantly in 25 years and it would also save you having to pay for labor twice. Usually companies give a “break” if doing both.

 

[motorcy90]

I think my A/C has gone out. It wasn't blowing cold air and was well above what the thermostat was set at. It is 26 years old and uses the old R-22 refrigerant which I've heard you can't get anymore. I contacted Wyckoff because they have done some work in the past. Maybe it is something else going on, but I'm guessing it needs recharged and probably not an option. Any other recommendations on HVAC companies or units? Should I plan on getting a new furnace as well?

get it checked out but most likely it will be replaced. was it making any noise on start up before hand? ours was the compressor going out a few years ago resulted in an AC unit replacement. (though company we used ended up being crap) defiantly get multiple quotes and wait for them if possible while it's still cool out.

 

[motorcy90]

26 years is definitely past the life expectancy of an A/C. I would certainly be expecting to get a new one. Is the furnace that old too? If it is, it is probably worth getting both done. Efficiency has changed significantly in 25 years and it would also save you having to pay for labor twice. Usually companies give a “break” if doing both.

our mid 90's? Amana Air Command 90 is still running strong. some of the older stuff was actually well built still.

 

[AllInForISU]

our mid 90's? Amana Air Command 90 is still running strong. some of the older stuff was actually well built still.

That’s great, ride it as long as you can, but if you ever have issues with it like the poster I responded to is having, it’s not generally worth the money you have to put into it to fix it. Might as well put any money into a new system.

 

[motorcy90]

That’s great, ride it as long as you can, but if you ever have issues with it like the poster I responded to is having, it’s not generally worth the money you have to put into it to fix it. Might as well put any money into a new system.

we replaced the AC unit a few years ago. But the furnace is still going strong, and has had no issues even in the extreme cold, and our dog hair clogging the filter. I'll take it over a newer unit any day as long as parts are available.

 

[ScottyP]

I had a service tech come out on my A/C. Wiring and capacitor going into the A/C compressor were shot. $1200 to fix. The unit (furnace/AC) is 26 years old so it felt like a band-aid because coils were coroded and compressor could be causing the capacitor to go out. I don't plan on moving so i thought it made sense to replace.

I'm going to look into replacement and plan on getting multiple quotes. Green's, True Comfort, Modern, and Des Moines Heating/Cooling. Green's looks like one that got bought by private equity, but the rest are locally owned

 

[ZorkClone]

I had my AC and Furnace replaced by AC Landwin out of Kelley. Competitive quote and installation was quick.

 

[gocy444]

When we bought our house our real estate agent through in a 2-year home warranty as a thank you. 23 month in our 20+ year old AC unit was crapping out. I submitted a claim with the warranty and because the unit was sold old and the parts weren't available they replaced the whole unit. $250 deductible and a "free" $7,000 unit. I've been told that almost never happens.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

I had a service tech come out on my A/C. Wiring and capacitor going into the A/C compressor were shot. $1200 to fix. The unit (furnace/AC) is 26 years old so it felt like a band-aid because coils were coroded and compressor could be causing the capacitor to go out. I don't plan on moving so i thought it made sense to replace.

I'm going to look into replacement and plan on getting multiple quotes. Green's, True Comfort, Modern, and Des Moines Heating/Cooling. Green's looks like one that got bought by private equity, but the rest are locally owned

It's April so you still might be able to get a springtime deal. When I had both replaced in March of 2020 there was a $2k rebate so it cost me $5,300 instead of $7,300

 

[ScottyP]

Is there going to be a big difference in SEER2 rating for savings? Comparing units right now and the 14.3 SEER2 unit is about $600 cheaper than the 15.2 SEER unit.