Is $3,000 to repair a failed AC unit due to refrigerant leak a fair price?
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My 3-year-old AC unit has failed; it runs but doesn't cool. A week ago, I cleaned it with a hose. The unit worked fine for two days after cleaning, but then I accidentally left it on a low temperature (65 degrees) during a hot day, and when I returned home, it was running but not cooling. I also found a pool of water around the HVAC system in the basement. I've tried basic troubleshooting steps like changing the filter, checking the thermostat, looking for obstructions, checking breakers, and turning it off for 24 hours, but nothing worked. I called an HVAC technician who determined there's no refrigerant and believes there's a hole in the coil, but he couldn't locate the specific leak, possibly because I had washed it. I'm hesitant about the proposed solution without a confirmed leak location and am considering getting a second opinion from another HVAC company I've used before.
Quote Details
The technician diagnosed the AC unit as having no refrigerant and suspected a hole in the coil, though the exact location of the leak could not be found, possibly due to recent washing. The proposed solutions depend on the warranty. - Diagnosis: No refrigerant detected - Suspected Issue: Hole in the coil - Leak Location: Not identified - Proposed Solutions: Full coil replacement OR entire unit replacement (contingent on warranty)
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Category
HVAC
Price
$3,000
Quote Date
August 11, 2025
Fuel type
Electric
System type
Air conditioner
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