Is $600 to replace the circuit board of a York 2.5-ton HVAC a fair price?
Project Details
A recent lightning strike caused a power surge that damaged several of my home electronics, including my York 2.5-ton HVAC (circuit board fried), an Epson 5030UB projector (both HDMI inputs stopped working), a Denon AV receiver (2 HDMI inputs no longer work), and 2 Nest thermostats (no power, RH wire error). My home warranty denied the claim, stating it wasn't wear and tear. I then filed a home insurance claim, and they confirmed the HVAC's circuit board needs replacing, quoting ~$600. My deductible is $2,500, and I'm unsure if replacing the board alone will fix the HVAC. I'm considering whether to proceed with the $600 repair, which has no guarantee of fully resolving the issue, or to invest in a new HVAC system. I've also inquired with my insurance representative about coverage for a full replacement if the board repair doesn't work, but I'm still waiting for a response. My main concern is the uncertainty of the repair, and I filed the claim primarily due to the damage to other high-value items like the projector and AV receiver, which cost over $3,000 combined.
Quote Details
This quote is for replacing the circuit board of the existing York 2.5-ton HVAC unit which was damaged by a power surge. The unit is over 10 years old and its circuit board was fried. - HVAC Unit: York 2.5-ton - Model Number: P4HUA12N03201A - Service: Circuit board replacement - Condition: Unit is over 10 years old, circuit board fried due to power surge
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Category
HVAC
Price
$600
Quote Date
June 22, 2025
Brand/model
York P4HUA12N03201A
System type
Air conditioner
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