Is $8,500 to change the central AC unit a fair price?
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I have an older central AC unit made by Carrier that uses the older R22 Freon. It seems that there is a leak, and every month in the summer, the repairman needs to fill it up with Freon again. The indoor unit that the outside unit connects to is in the attic, and it’s very hard to clean. The repairman said to try my best to clean it so that he can fill it up with more Freon next time. However, he really thinks we need to change the unit. I have a gas heating system, so the heat isn’t necessary from a new AC unit.
Quote Details
This quote is for replacing the existing central AC unit. No specific details regarding the brand, model, or specific components of the new unit were provided.
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Category
HVAC
Price
$8,500
Quote Date
June 22, 2025
Location
New York
Fuel type
Electric
System type
Air conditioner
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