Originally Posted by Bonnevie (Post 1961825)

have you had yearly maintenance done consistently on the AC? if so, what does the AC tech say (granted they always want to see you a new one) who knows how long it will last but I will tell you from living in Florida for over 40 years and speaking from past experience, it will go on a Friday just after business hours of a long weekend on the hottest day of the year.

Originally Posted by tuccillo (Post 1961497)

He stated that ACs will only "last a couple of years at best". Please provide data to support this opinion. Oh, and by the way, R410 units have been available for at least 17 years so they are hardly "new".

Originally Posted by boothechihuahua (Post 1962128)

You've been provided with enough information to do your own research. The widespread use of aluminum coils certainly is new, although as self proclaimed gatekeeper of everyone else's comments I'm sure you're well aware even if it doesn't appear so to the casual observer.