In Florida with combo heat pump/AC, 2.5 ton Carrier. Compressor and blower running fine, but suddenly quit cooling. Tech says accumulator looks real bad (rusted) and inside coil does also. Contacts need to be replaced also. Diagnosing leak would cost $209 + freon + repair of whatever is leaking, could easily get over $1000. Suggests replacing unit (both indoor and outdoor) roughly $4000. Says he wouldn't put money into a unit this old if he were me, and that compressor is likely damaged from running w/out freon. Recommendations? Is something like this generally worth fixing or is he right?? This unit services downstairs, also have a 1. ton of same age upstairs, services bedrooms.
Estimator is coming out this evening. I bet he suggests replacing both pair. Current system is 12 SEER I think
Estimator is coming out this evening. I bet he suggests replacing both pair. Current system is 12 SEER I think