Is $4,000 to repair HVAC coolant leak a fair price?
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My HVAC system has lost all its coolant for the second year in a row. I'm frustrated because I'm facing a minimum of $4K for repairs again, and I don't know if it will happen again soon. The unit was purchased and installed in 2018 through a Costco contractor in San Diego and is a mid-tier Lennox HVAC. I'm debating whether to repair it again or replace it with a mini split heat pump system, which would service the three upstairs bedrooms and potentially two downstairs rooms, while keeping the main HVAC for downstairs. I want to get ahead of this before summer really kicks in.
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This quote is for addressing a recurring coolant leak in the existing HVAC system. - Fill coolant - Test system for leaks - Repair identified leaks - Refill coolant
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Category
HVAC
Price
$4,000
Quote Date
June 7, 2025
Location
California
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