Is $6,400 to replace the AC system a fair price?
Project Details
My AC stopped working. A technician came out and diagnosed that the compressor is not getting power because a wire is shorted to the ground. He told me the unit, which was installed in 1991, is too old to repair and quoted me around $6400 to replace the system. I'm unsure if this diagnosis is accurate or if he's just trying to get a sale.
Quote Details
The quote is for replacing the AC system. The technician diagnosed that the compressor is not receiving power due to a shorted wire to ground. The existing unit, installed in 1991, was deemed too old to repair, necessitating a full system replacement. - AC System: Full replacement- Diagnosis: Compressor not getting power due to a shorted wire to ground- Reason for replacement: Existing unit installed in 1991, deemed too old to repair
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Category
HVAC
Price
$6,400
Quote Date
July 17, 2025
Year Built
1991
Fuel type
Electric
System type
Air conditioner
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