Is $3,000 to replace the air handler a fair price?
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My Lennox variable speed heat pump was installed in 2012, and the coils in the air handler have sprung a leak. I'm leaning toward replacing the entire system.
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Replace the existing air handler due to leaking coils. - Issue: Coils in the air handler have sprung a leak. - Existing System: Lennox variable speed heat pump, installed in 2012. - Refrigerant: System uses old freon. - Scope: Air handler replacement only.
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Category
HVAC
Price
$3,000
Quote Date
February 22, 2026
Year Built
2012
Fuel type
Electric
System type
Heat pump
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