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Old 06-21-2007, 07:43 PM
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Default Re: Air Conditioning Question

You're right about the value of an AC service contract. In Feb, I paid $1,020 for a 10 year parts\labor contract with Sun Kool. Little did I know at the time that I'd be needing it so soon. I'm not a believer in service contracts generally but I made the exception for the AC; and yes, my unit is a Trane. The unit is not even two years old which doesn't speak very well of Trane. I believe you can purchase an AC service contract almost at any time but the cost for a contract is higher each year you wait.

The Warranty Office confirmed that Trane has recognized a problem with the coil and will replace the coil but that still leaves the cost of labor. Warranty also confirmed that the AC\Heating unit is covered for one year and that in the second year, only the duct work in the ceiling and the refrigerant line between the compressor (outside) and the air exchange unit (garage) is covered, which means folks should seriously consider a parts and labor contract after the first year.