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Thread Number: 71890
/ Tag: Air Conditioners
Rheem Central Air question |
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Post# 951039 8/1/2017 at 08:11 (2,457 days old) by paulg  (My sweet home... Chicago) |
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Looking for insights on my air-conditioner dilemma.
Our house has two central air units. Both are Rheem. Both are 12 years old. The unit for the upper floor has developed a slow freon leak. A pound or two of freon need to be added about every eight weeks. First trouble ever with either a/c unit. The servicer who installed both systems when the house was built and serviced them since has diagnosed a leaky evaporator. The problem here is that these units are R22. He explained that "living" with the leak was too expensive. Additionally, both the evaporator and condensor/compressor unit will have to be replaced as R22 is obsolete and the existing system cannot accommodate the new freon. I believe him. It sort of ticks me off that I cannot have the system repaired. However, I would like opinions from this forum. If you have encountered this dilemma or have any info that may be useful, I'm willing to listen. The repairman topped off the a/c at no charge last time as we were having guests for the weekend. He appreciates our business and estimated the repair at about $2500.00. All comments welcome. | ||
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Post# 951042 , Reply# 1 8/1/2017 at 08:27 (2,457 days old) by panthera (Rocky Mountains) |
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There is a 1:1 replacement using the same equipment: R-438A
So if that's the only problem, perhaps this website will help. I have the distinct impression that A/C people tend to be super conservative in their views on what does and does not work safely, so it may be he's being too cautious. Or, it may be that he has had enough experience with this particular set-up to know something we don't.
Can't hurt to at least check, though - that's a lot of money. CLICK HERE TO GO TO panthera's LINK | ||
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Post# 951052 , Reply# 2 8/1/2017 at 09:10 (2,457 days old) by paulg (My sweet home... Chicago) |
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Thanks for the quick reply | ||
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Post# 951062 , Reply# 3 8/1/2017 at 10:03 (2,457 days old) by Combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Replace the leaking evaportor | ||
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Post# 951095 , Reply# 6 8/1/2017 at 13:00 (2,457 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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yeah, replace the one coil and refill with R22, you should be fine from there on.....
see no reason to replace all the units in your house, if the other ain't broke, don't fix it.... if anything, as I have learned, call for other estimates, several in fact.....my central unit went out after 11 years, prices started at 3000.00 just for the central, adding in that the whole heater needed replaced, to replacement and increasing the size of the ductwork to a toll of $10,000.00 I ended up buying the outside unit and "N" coil myself, and paid to have it installed and charged(with R22 I might add), 800.00 total!.....plus my electric bill has majorly dropped compared to past years with the other system.... I agree, have your capacitor, either replaced, or if you know how, at least have them on-hand if needed.....its a simple swap out, just make sure to discharge first! keep us posted | ||
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Post# 951159 , Reply# 8 8/1/2017 at 18:21 (2,456 days old) by paulg (My sweet home... Chicago) |
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Thank you all | ||
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Post# 951163 , Reply# 9 8/1/2017 at 18:54 (2,456 days old) by paulg (My sweet home... Chicago) |
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Gusherb / Question | ||
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Post# 951194 , Reply# 10 8/1/2017 at 23:46 (2,456 days old) by GusHerb (Chicago/NWI) |
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No, but I'm in contact with that person. TBH I could be the tech in the video but I don't have the tools to work on the refrigerant side of things. | ||
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Post# 951237 , Reply# 12 8/2/2017 at 08:01 (2,456 days old) by paulg (My sweet home... Chicago) |
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Gusherb thanks for reply
The RUUD repair video was very good and I appreciated the talent of the tech who performed the repair. If this person had a business in the Chicagoland area, I would consider hiring the company to perform the same repair.
However, now that I have advanced my knowledge of this malfunction, I will go back to my regular repairman and have a discussion about repair options. Again, much obliged to all. This info was exactly what I needed. | ||
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Post# 951329 , Reply# 14 8/2/2017 at 18:01 (2,455 days old) by paulg (My sweet home... Chicago) |
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Big thanks for the referral | ||
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