Is $20,000 to replace the whole HVAC unit a fair price?
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My 15-year-old HVAC unit has a leak that was identified about 5 years ago; freon was added then, and it ran fine. This past Tuesday, the AC stopped working. I believe it might be a minor leak, and the person who looked at it 5 years ago thought the leak was on the outside unit. I'm wondering if it would be a waste of money to just add more freon hoping the unit could survive another summer. I'm also looking for recommendations for trusted HVAC companies in Southern Chester County with more affordable prices. I'm trying to find out where the refrigerant information is located on the unit.
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This quote is for the complete replacement of the existing HVAC unit. The current unit is 15 years old and has a known freon leak.
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Category
HVAC
Price
$20,000
Quote Date
June 28, 2025
Location
Pennsylvania
System type
Air conditioner, Furnace
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