Is $7,800 to replace the evaporator coil a fair price?
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My AC stopped blowing cold air, only blowing air. The motor and everything else is good, but the coil is apparently leaking. The tech said someone used putty to seal the shell so he couldn't get all the way into it, but tests showed low pressure and refrigerant. The quoted price of $7800 sounds high to me. I have two more quotes scheduled. The tech also suggested getting a new unit for $15k, which felt off, so I called to get more quotes.
Quote Details
This quote is for replacing the evaporator coil in my AC unit. My AC stopped blowing cold air, and the coil was found to be leaking, resulting in low pressure and refrigerant. The technician noted that a previous repair attempt involved using putty to seal the coil shell, which made it difficult to access. - Scope: Evaporator coil replacement
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Category
HVAC
Price
$7,800
Quote Date
October 2, 2025
Location
Ohio
Year Built
2012
Fuel type
Electric
System type
Air conditioner
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