Do I need to replace air handler and compressor?

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cfurlong

Discussion Starter · Jun 14, 2009

I have a Trane heat pump which is seven years old. I have been told the coil is leaking and it is irreparable therefore the airhandler will have to be replaced. Is this true? It also uses R22 freon and the industry is phasing this type of freon out. Do I need to replace the compressor also? If so, at the same time the air handler is installed?

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hvaclover

· #4 · Jun 14, 2009

as long as the coil leak did not pull in air and moisture to an extreme extent
you can install a new coil and clean up procedure could be instituted by the contractor to keep the compressor safe.

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