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Old 02-05-2021, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Janier View Post
Our CV was built in 2011 and after a routine service call we were told the evaporator coil was leaking and advised to replace the unit with a mid priced Carrier heat pump to the tune of $6200. My question, is that the typical life span of the standard unit with Villiages construction? Also I could use some recommendations. We have talked with someone about installing a Trane unit. What has been your experience? Appreciate your advise
My designer home was built in Mar 2006 and I replaced the Trane 2.5 ton 14 SEER in Mar 2014. It was still running but difficult to hold temp and humidity with temps above 90. Avg. live in US is 15 yr life span and avg use is 5 months. Requires more use of A/C in FL than Avg in US. I bought a 2 Stage American Standard (Trane and American Standard are essentially the same product), 12 inch air filter and programmable thermostat with 16.5 SEER for ~ $5800 and a $400 rebate. Single stage A/C is cheaper. Get multiple estimates from large and small companies. You may be surprised at proposed prices. Good luck.